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Why was this tropical turtle swimming in Port Alberni's cold waters?
A turtle that is much more comfortable in tropical waters washed up in Port Alberni on central Vancouver Island with what experts say was a dangerously low body temperature.
Husky Energy Inc. is selling its Prince George refinery
Husky Energy Inc. has agreed to sell its light oil refinery in Prince George, B.C., for $215 million in cash plus adjustments to Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd.
Climate activists plan disruptions
A group of environmental activists is planning to try and shut down some of Canada's busiest bridges on Monday, October 7, 2019, by having protesters lie down in traffic lanes.
Vancouver police cancel ticket, apologize, for distracted driving citation
The son of a 71-year-old woman ticketed for distracted driving in downtown Vancouver says a $368 citation issued to his mother has been cancelled by police with an apology.
B.C. Premier John Horgan hopes legislature is turning a page on spending scandal
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he hopes the retirement of the legislature's sergeant-at-arms will mark a turning point for the institution after allegations of misspending were first raised almost a year ago.
Quebec premier apologizes to First Nations, Inuit for discrimination
Quebec Premier Francois Legault has apologized to First Nations and Inuit peoples for long-standing discrimination in their dealings with the province.
Four federal-party leaders gird for French-language debate tonight
Four federal leaders will take the stage in Montreal on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, for the first debate to feature Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.
Quebec entertainer Eric Salvail ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charge
A judge has ordered Quebec media star Eric Salvail to stand trial on three charges including sexual assault.
TransAlta to build steam and power plant at SemCAMS natural gas facility
TransAlta Corp. says it is partnering with SemCAMS Midstream ULC to build a $105-million power-and-steam cogeneration facility at a natural gas processing plant near Fox Creek in northern Alberta.
Kenney pleads for national unity during speech to Calgary business crowd
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says federal party leaders who would let provinces block new pipelines are ignoring the Constitution.