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Orca calf born to endangered B.C. population is missing, presumed dead

VANCOUVER—Scientists say the newest member of an endangered population of killer whales that travel the waters off British Columbia and …

Provinces commit to help inquiry into missing, murdered aboriginal women

WINNIPEG – The provinces agreed Friday to co-operate with and support a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. …

Give private sector more room in transport: report

OTTAWA—An expert panel focused on the future of the country’s transportation network is recommending the federal government give the private …

What’s making news in British Columbia

Tent city block party interrupted by police A block party at a homeless camp on the grounds of Victoria’s courthouse …

Alberta’s Carey earns playoff advantage at Canadian women’s curling championship

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.—Alberta’s Chelsea Carey hopes her curling team regained their early-tournament form in time for playoffs at the Canadian …

Public Health Agency says 14 travel related cases of Zika virus in Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting 14 cases of Zika virus in the country. The latest confirmed case …

Historic Klondike woman should be on Canadian money: Yukon premier

WHITEHORSE—Yukon’s premier has a suggestion for which Canadian woman should be featured on new banknotes, and it’s someone he describes …

B.C. brings in new oversight rules for mining after tailings pond collapse

VICTORIA—The British Columbia government is imposing more oversight on the mining industry by boosting potential penalties for prosecutions to $1 …

Canada to support UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino for FIFA president

Canada has thrown its support behind UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino in Friday’s FIFA presidential election. The decision was made …

Notion of ‘mature minors’ in assisted death legislation raises thorny questions

TORONTO—A special parliamentary committee has recommended that legislation governing doctor-assisted death for competent adults be expanded within three years to …

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