Two thirds of snowmobilers who died in avalanches over past 5 years from Alberta

VANCOUVER—All thes that killed snowmobilers over the past five years occurred in British Columbia, but two-thirds of the victims were from Alberta. Avalanche Canada says March...

Ransom not paid for Kantner release—DND

MANILA—The Department of National Defense (DND) said there are no indication that ransom was paid at the last minute to stem the execution of German captive,...

6 dead, at least 20 injured in east China storm

NANJING—Some six people died and more than 20 were injured after stormy weather hit east China’s Jiangsu province Wednesday afternoon, local authorities said Thursday. Strong gales...

QC court orders DBM to release PAO retirees’ benefits

Trudeau says legalized pot will keep youth safe, take money from gangs

ESQUIMALT, B.C.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says regulating the sale of marijuana will protect young people and take money away from criminal gangs, but the government is...

Death toll rises to 17, 119 others injured in Kabul explosions

KABUL—The death toll has risen to 17 while 119 others were wounded in twin suicide bombings that struck Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, reported local media...

Jee kidnap-slay case respondents given until March 10 to submit counter affidavits

MANILA—The Department of Justice (DoJ) extended the filing of counter affidavits of some respondents in the reinvestigation of the kidnap-slay case of South Korean businessman Jee...

French pres’l candidate Macron against revoking citizenship to fight terrorism

MOSCOW—Presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron said Thursday he is against potentially divisive anti-terror measures, such as stripping dual nationals of French citizenship. “I am not in favor...

Solon slams railroading of death penalty bill

MANILA—Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Thursday slammed the alleged “railroading” of the death penalty bill which has already hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives....

Alberta seeks intervener status for court challenges on Trans Mountain pipeline

EDMONTON—The Alberta government wants a seat at the table in any future legal fight over the Trans Mountain pipeline. Premier Rachel Notley’s government, in its throne...