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Windstorm that swept B.C. south coast among 'most severe' in years: Hydro
White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker says it could take months and millions of dollars to repair the city's beloved pier after part of it was ripped away during an intense windstorm that swept over British Columbia's southern coast.
Freeland demands China release detained Canadians
After more than a week of expressing worsening upset about China's arrests of two Canadians, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday, December 22, 2018, formally demanded that Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor be let go.
New natural gas producer members back $3-million gas clean tech program
An industry-sponsored fund designed to help develop clean technology using Canadian natural gas is launching a $3-million call for project proposals.
BC Parks threatens $1-million fine as it closes off newly discovered cave
A newly discovered cave and the surrounding area in British Columbia's Wells Gray Provincial Park has been closed off to the public, with threats of fines up to $1 million for those who don't stay away, says an order from BC Parks.
B.C. hunting guide seeks class-action lawsuit in battle over grizzly hunting ban
The operator of a guide outfitting company has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the British Columbia government over the ban on grizzly bear hunting.
Canadian pilot 'upbeat' before fatal crash of seaplane in Australia: report
Investigators in Australia have used photographs taken by a passenger and a witness on the ground to help piece together the last moments before a seaplane crashed on New Year's Eve, killing the Canadian pilot and his five British passengers.
Liberals say they are looking at ways to provide minimum income to all Canadians
The Trudeau Liberals haven't shut the door on a guaranteed-income program in their search for ways to help workers adapt to an unsteady and shifting labour market.
Canada's robust credit rating should calm unease about federal deficits: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommends any Canadians worried about his government's deficits to look at the country's strong standing with international credit-rating agencies for reassurance.
Women more likely than men to experience workplace harassment: StatsCan study
A new study suggests women are more likely than men to experience workplace harassment, and that it's more common in health-related fields.
Trudeau rules out snap election call, national ballot slated for Oct. 21
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there will be no early election call.