Defence lawyers end arguments in extradition hearing for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou wrapped up her defence team's arguments in the B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, by reminding the extradition judge of her task in the case.
Judge says Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's extradition case is "unusual"
The B.C. Supreme Court judge presiding over the high-profile extradition hearing for the chief financial officer of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei challenged a government lawyer who claimed on Thursday, August 12, 2021, that Meng Wanzhou's case is not unique.
Meng called "dishonest" by AG lawyer as extradition case enters final stretch
The United States has laid out a case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that shows her actions meet the classic definition of "commercial dishonesty," said a lawyer for Canada's attorney general, as her case entered its final stage in the B.C. Supreme Court.
B.C. declares state of emergency over growing wildfires
British Columbia's public safety minister has declared a provincial state of emergency over the growing wildfire threat to prepare for potential mass evacuations and help secure accommodation that might be needed by evacuees.
Ottawa strikes first agreement on national day care funding with B.C.
The federal government has reached a deal with British Columbia, the first in the Trudeau Liberals’ bid to build a national daycare system, and a move longtime advocates marked as "very good news" for families and the economy.
First Nation poised to stop trains as rail service resumes through Lytton
One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to do "what's necessary" to stop.
B.C. still a tinderbox as firefighters arrive from other provinces
Emergency response staff who are charged with supporting residents threatened by some of British Columbia's largest wildfires paused for a breath on Monday, July 5, 2021, following several turbulent days.
B.C. braces for record-high temperatures as heat warnings issued
Jeremy Cain spent on Thursday, June 24, 2021, overseeing a team of outreach workers in Kamloops, B.C., in a race against an impending heat wave that he worries will put the city's already vulnerable community members at even greater risk.
Two Catholic churches torched on First Nations land in southern B.C.
A First Nations chief in southern British Columbia says there are mixed feelings in his community after a Catholic church burned to the ground in an overnight fire, one of two Catholic churches in the area that were destroyed in blazes that police consider suspicious.
National health committee now advises avoid AstraZeneca for second dose
The latest recommendation from NACI has Canadians who chose AstraZeneca for both doses wondering if they did the right thing.