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Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
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Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
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B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down

B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down

VANCOUVER — Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C.
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Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

VANCOUVER — Lawyer Rob Patterson says the phones at B.C.'s Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre never stop ringing — but he worries a decision allowing a landlord to impose a 27 per cent rent increase will fuel even more demand for its services.
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Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September

Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September.
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Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says

Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions on military equipment donated to Ukraine.
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Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital to the province.
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'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber's lawyers make final arguments

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber's lawyers make final arguments

OTTAWA — Defence lawyers making final arguments on behalf of one of the prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers are maintaining their client's innocence, with proceedings scheduled to continue next week.
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Quebec premier hints at expanding financial aid program for disaster victims

Quebec premier hints at expanding financial aid program for disaster victims

MONTREAL — Nearly a week after torrential rain battered Quebec, the contents of people's basements are spilling across their lawns as they wait for garbage trucks to cart away their waterlogged furniture and ruined belongings.
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Manitoba government follows other provinces in restricting cellphone use in schools

Manitoba government follows other provinces in restricting cellphone use in schools

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the latest province to restrict the use of cellphones in classrooms beginning this school year.
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