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Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta

Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta

VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta. The business advocacy group says its "Stay with B.C.
Montreal synagogue hit by alleged arson, nearby Jewish office building damaged

Montreal synagogue hit by alleged arson, nearby Jewish office building damaged

MONTREAL — Jewish leaders called on Montrealers to denounce attacks against Jews, after a synagogue in a suburb was allegedly firebombed early Wednesday morning — the second apparent arson attack on the house of worship in a little more than one year
Survivors' Secretariat warns it's at risk of bankruptcy without funding decision

Survivors' Secretariat warns it's at risk of bankruptcy without funding decision

OTTAWA — An organization that works to document what happened at a notorious residential school says it's at risk of going bankrupt by the end of the month unless Canada makes a decision on whether it will fund the group's work.
Trudeau weighs his options as his path to stay on as prime minister narrows

Trudeau weighs his options as his path to stay on as prime minister narrows

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering his options after Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation Monday heightened calls for him to step down.
Sentencing Friday for Quebecer convicted of killing spouse, two children

Sentencing Friday for Quebecer convicted of killing spouse, two children

A Quebecer convicted this week in a triple domestic murder that left a woman and her two young children dead in a Montreal suburb will be sentenced at the end of this week, a Superior Court justice decided Wednesday.
What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?

What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?

In a post on Truth Social early Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed his country is financially supporting its northern neighbour. The U.S.
Theodore Tugboat replica partially sinks at Ontario dock, awaits effort to refloat

Theodore Tugboat replica partially sinks at Ontario dock, awaits effort to refloat

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — The Theodore Tugboat replica that was long a fixture in the Halifax harbour is listing heavily with its red-capped head just above water after partially sinking Tuesday in Ontario.
Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year.
Two Central Saanich, B.C., police officers charged with sexual assault

Two Central Saanich, B.C., police officers charged with sexual assault

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say two Central Saanich Police officers have been charged with sexual assault after an investigation into alleged unlawful sexual contact with a woman they met while on duty.
A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada

A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada

OTTAWA — Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Here is the list of notable Canadians: Companion Pierre Boivin — Montreal (This is a promotion within the order.