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B.C. premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike

B.C. premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike

VANCOUVER — Supporters of British Columbia's next premier admire it, while his rivals are wary of it. Both agree that David Eby's brain is not to be taken lightly.
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Heritage minister says he's open to amendments as Meta slams online news bill

Heritage minister says he's open to amendments as Meta slams online news bill

OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told a House of Commons committee Friday that he would be open to amendments on a bill he says would make Canada a world leader in supporting a modern free press.
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Premier-in-waiting David Eby pitches 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety

Premier-in-waiting David Eby pitches 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety

VANCOUVER — The B.C. New Democrats' newly minted leader and premier-in-waiting is promising "significant action" to bolster the province's affordable housing, health-care system, public safety and environmental policies.
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OPP officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protest

OPP officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protest

OTTAWA — A former senior officer for the Ontario Provincial Police says the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa could have been ended without the federal Emergencies Act. Former Chief Supt.
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Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'

Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'

WASHINGTON — Canada's clash with the United States over the Nexus trusted-traveller program should be resolved well before the president and prime minister meet in December, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Friday.
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Dispute over Nova Scotia land development can go to trial: Supreme Court of Canada

Dispute over Nova Scotia land development can go to trial: Supreme Court of Canada

OTTAWA — A trial can proceed over whether Halifax Regional Municipality improperly used its regulatory powers to effectively seize land for use as a public park without compensation, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
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Second Quebec opposition party refuses constitutionally required loyalty oath to King

Second Quebec opposition party refuses constitutionally required loyalty oath to King

QUEBEC — Members of a second Quebec opposition party have refused to swear allegiance to King Charles III, as required by the Canadian Constitution, putting their ability to sit in the legislature into question.
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A correction to a story on the B.C. officer killed that moved Thursday, Oct. 20

A correction to a story on the B.C. officer killed that moved Thursday, Oct. 20

VANCOUVER — In a story that moved Thursday, Oct. 20, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that Ruby Ba, president of B.C.'s Taiwanese Canadian Association, had contacted RCMP about holding a memorial service for Const. Shaelyn Yang.
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Drought, lack of rain and wildfires by the numbers in B.C.

Drought, lack of rain and wildfires by the numbers in B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia should be well into its rainy season, but hot and dry weather that lasted through most of October has created drought conditions.
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Federal handgun freeze now in effect amid fears MPs will water down the measure

Federal handgun freeze now in effect amid fears MPs will water down the measure

OTTAWA — Federal regulations aimed at capping the number of handguns in Canada took effect Friday amid concerns from firearm-control advocates that MPs will weaken the effect through changes to accompanying legislation.
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