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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
Counting the cost of British Columbia's toxic drug crisis

Counting the cost of British Columbia's toxic drug crisis

The toxic drug crisis is one of the most contentious and widely debated issues ahead of British Columbia's provincial election on Oct. 19.
First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

OTTAWA — The Liberal party of today is not quite the same as the one elected in 2015 promising to foster new paths and nation-to-nation relationships with Indigenous Peoples, the leaders of the three national Indigenous organizations said as they loo
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.
Complainant breaks down as cross-examination resumes in Hoggard sexual assault trial

Complainant breaks down as cross-examination resumes in Hoggard sexual assault trial

The emotional cross-examination of the woman accusing Jacob Hoggard of sexual assault concluded at his trial Friday, as the 91Ô­´´ musician's defence lawyer questioned the quality of the complainant's memory, highlighted a lack of documentation to
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.
Montreal police make arrest in Presidents Cup golf apparel theft

Montreal police make arrest in Presidents Cup golf apparel theft

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they've arrested a man in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in golf merchandise tied to the Presidents Cup PGA Tour being held this week in the city. Police say that on Sept. 20 and Sept.
CSIS says a former parliamentarian may have worked on behalf of a foreign government

CSIS says a former parliamentarian may have worked on behalf of a foreign government

OTTAWA — A former parliamentarian is suspected of "having worked to influence parliamentary business" on behalf of an unnamed foreign government, Canada's spy service told a federal inquiry Friday.
Artists rally behind Montreal concert hall after court orders it to stop making noise

Artists rally behind Montreal concert hall after court orders it to stop making noise

MONTREAL — Benoit Pinette, known by his stage name Tire le coyote, was set to perform his upcoming album at Montreal's La Tulipe concert hall next year.