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This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables

This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables

One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British Columbia comes months before any peaches, apricots or nectarines start fattening on trees.
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Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced

Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced

Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.
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'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes.
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Freeland says 'housing, housing, housing' on agenda with meetings with B.C. premier

Freeland says 'housing, housing, housing' on agenda with meetings with B.C. premier

VICTORIA — Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she stopped at a recently built downtown Victoria rental apartment building Monday before meeting with British Columbia Premier David Eby, where housing was slated to top the agenda.
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Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

Citing poaching, violent incidents, Ottawa says elver fishery won’t open this year

OTTAWA — The federal fisheries minister says the lucrative elver fishery will stay closed for the 2024 season.
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Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour

Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour

An eruption of magma under the Pacific Ocean floor far off Vancouver Island will be so hot the water will fizz but only scientists will notice.
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No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

There is no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply drugs, British Columbia's solicitor general and the RCMP said Monday, after Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cited a recent drug seizure to criti
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Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers

Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers

MONTREAL — A Quebec provincial police officer told a coroner's inquest on Monday that there isn't enough collaboration between police and the mental health system on matters of public safety.
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'Haiti follows us': Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country

'Haiti follows us': Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country

MONTREAL — Wedne Colin says he feels like he's leading a "double life," living in Montreal but constantly worrying for his family in Haiti. "It's like we're here, but at the same time we're in Haiti," he said Monday in an interview.
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Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

Ex-Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins NDP leadership race to combat "immoral" UCP

CALGARY — Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an “immoral” United Conservative government.
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