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Federal petition launched to end fur farming in Canada

BC SPCA is pushing for a national ban on fur farming in an online petition. In a release, they say a petition has been launched...

Prime Minister Trudeau announces his resignation

Justin Trudeau will be resigning as leader of the federal Liberals and Prime Minister once a new party leader is selected. Trudeau met...

Salt brands from Superstore under recall for containing plastic

Several popular brands of salt have prompted a recall alert from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency because they are contaminated with plastic. Loblaws is recalling...

As teen recovers from avian flu, researchers stumped as cause still unknown

Researchers still don’t know how a young BC teen got sick with a particularly nasty version of the bird flu virus. New details published in...

CFIA issues Canadian recall for possible norovirus-tainted Island oysters

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for several batches of Island-grown oysters that were recently harvested, because of norovirus concerns. The...

Island oysters target of American recall in 15-plus states

Oysters harvested earlier this month off the coast of Vancouver Island are being recalled in 15 US states after a possible norovirus contamination. The US...

Canada’s Supreme Court judges will start 150th anniversary tour on Vancouver Island

It’s the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Supreme Court next year, and to commemorate, the top federal judge is touring the nation, starting on Vancouver...

Coastal communities prepare for severe weather impacts

Plans to handle the aftermath of the bomb cyclone are underway with several key industries bracing for high winds and heavy rain, but that...

WestJet paying out $12.5 million in class-action settlement over baggage fees

If you paid to check your bags on a WestJet flight on certain dates prior to 2019, you may be eligible for part of...

Strike vote scheduled Monday for CN Rail workers

Unionized railway workers with CN are holding a strike vote on Monday, which could impact shipping and economies across Canada. Unifor national president Lana Payne...

Feds failing Canada’s endangered species, independent audit shows

The federal government is decades behind on meaningful action to protect endangered species in Canada, a new audit reveals. The independent audit found that the...

Feds order TikTok Canada to wind down business; app won’t be blocked

In the interests of national security, the federal government has ordered social media giant Tik Tok to wind up its Canadian business operations. The decision...

Election day in the US opens with polls ‘too close to call’

It is election day in the U.S. as millions of Americans head to the polls to choose their next president. As of midnight Monday, voters...

Chinese state hackers are Canada’s biggest cybersecurity threat: report

The largest Internet-based threat to Canada today is the Chinese government’s “expansive and aggressive” cyber program, says Canada’s Communications Security Establishment. CSIS is Canada’s information...

BC lags behind most other provinces for access to doctors

BC is doing worse than all western provinces and Ontario when it comes to regular access to a doctor. According to a report published today...

Canada’s ‘godfather of AI’ wins Nobel, warns against machine takeover

Canada’s latest Nobel Prize winner is warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, which he helped develop. Geoffrey Hinton with the University of Toronto...

Federal Liberals tap ex-Ontario premier’s top advisor to run election campaign

With rumours of a possible winter election swirling around Ottawa, the federal Liberal Party announced Sunday that it has selected a new campaign director. In...

Carbon tax a net loss for most Canadians, says revised parliamentary budget watchdog report

Canada’s parliamentary budget watchdog has corrected an earlier report about the carbon tax, and found it will leave most Canadians worse off. Parliamentary Budget Officer...

Island lake featured in British museum’s international wildlife photo contest winner

A Vancouver Island lake is featured in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award in the British Natural History Museum’s 60th anniversary photo contest. Marine...

Veterinarians fear salmon farm ban sets anti-science precedent for other agriculture

The association for Canadian veterinarians is concerned federal plans for salmon farms in BC will have negative consequences on other farming sectors. The Canadian Veterinary...

Solar flares create another chance to see Northern Lights this weekend

If the skies clear this weekend, you may be able to see another aurora borealis display similar to the light show in May. The sun...

Alaskan ‘sustainable’ fisheries in crosshairs of BC ENGO coalition

A coalition of BC environmental groups are pushing the Marine Stewardship Council to drop the “sustainable” claim from southeast Alaskan salmon fisheries. Research has shown...

NDP Leader Ends Agreement with the Trudeau Government

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ended the Supply and Confidence Agreement signed with the Liberal government in 2022. The agreement was helping keep prime...

RCMP Warns Youth at Risk of Online Recruitment by Extremist Groups

Parents are being warned to watch out for the signs of online recruitment and exploitation of children and youth by violent extremist groups. The RCMP's...
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