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Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign

Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER — When NDP Leader David Eby announced this month that the province would open "secure facilities" to provide involuntary care for people with severe drug addiction or mental health problems, it represented a moment of policy unity with the
'This is the spot': Police focus on combating auto theft, violent carjackings in GTA

'This is the spot': Police focus on combating auto theft, violent carjackings in GTA

TORONTO — Scott Cresswell was behind the wheel of an unmarked white police truck as he drove across the Greater Toronto Area looking for compounds that might be used to hide stolen vehicles.
Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing

Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing

OTTAWA — Two Liberal ministers are inviting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to a briefing about carbon pricing so he can "better understand" how it helps fight climate change while putting more money back in families' pockets.
B.C. Conservatives, NDP both announce plans to help ease B.C. housing crisis

B.C. Conservatives, NDP both announce plans to help ease B.C. housing crisis

Both of the main candidates in British Columbia's election campaign pushed their own plans to solve parts of the housing crisis. B.C.
Canada booking seats on flights out of Lebanon as violence escalates

Canada booking seats on flights out of Lebanon as violence escalates

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial flights leaving Lebanon on Friday as it issued another urgent plea for any 91Ô­´´s in the country to leave immediately.
John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's 91Ô­´´ coast a 2nd time

John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's 91Ô­´´ coast a 2nd time

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm John made its second landfall along Mexico’s 91Ô­´´ coast Friday, while in its wake authorities in the resort city of Acapulco called for help from anyone with a boat to deal with the flooding.
S&P/TSX composite down Friday, U.S. markets mixed as Dow notches another high

S&P/TSX composite down Friday, U.S. markets mixed as Dow notches another high

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped lower Friday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed as the Dow eked out another record but tech stocks dragged.
No deal after two days of negotiating in the 91Ô­´´ grain workers strike

No deal after two days of negotiating in the 91Ô­´´ grain workers strike

VANCOUVER — Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro 91Ô­´´ have stalled, with the employers' association saying it's "disappointed" with the results of two days of talks.
Stock market today: Dow ekes out a record while weakness in tech pulls other indexes lower

Stock market today: Dow ekes out a record while weakness in tech pulls other indexes lower

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up to another record high while declines in tech stocks pulled other indexes lower. The Dow added 0.3% Friday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.
Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge

Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge

Alberta's energy regulator will go ahead with hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains despite concerns about the legality of the applications from the province's top court.