Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament
The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.
World
Apr 16
UBC tackle, Penn State tight end, Illinois lineman among Canadians selected in NFL Draft
Giovanni Manu is the first ever University of British Columbia player to be taken in the NFL draft.
Sports
Apr 27
Offensive lineman Isaiah Adams retains top spot in CFL Scouting Bureau spring list
The Illinois offensive lineman topped the CFL Scouting Bureau's spring top-20 list released Wednesday.
Canada
Apr 18
Columbia University says ‘progress’ made with Gaza protesters, encampment
Columbia University said early Wednesday that it was making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment.
U.S. News
Apr 24
U.S. limits ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. What about Canada?
Canada should swiftly adopt enforceable limits on 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water, experts say, as the United States imposed strict new regulations.
Health
Apr 12
M. Emmet Walsh, who starred in ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Blood Simple,’ dies at 88
M. Emmet Walsh brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to the many of the classic films he starred in.
Entertainment
Mar 21
Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot
The Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Friday night at Rogers Place. “I liked all four lines,” Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said. “I thought they contributed. Our six defencemen played well and, obviously, Skins has always been very solid for us. But getting depth scoring has...
Sports
Apr 6
Edmonton Elks select linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in CFL draft
The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.
Sports
May 1
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
‘I enjoy being the first’: Maestro Fresh Wes doesn’t mind breaking hip-hop barriers
Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes will officially become the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Elks’ Jones, Redblacks’ Burke open to talking about their early 2024 CFL draft picks
Chris Jones, the Edmonton Elks head coach/GM, currently holds the top selection of the April 30 draft.
Canada
Mar 12
University of Alberta Golden Bears volleyball team captures 2nd national title in 3 seasons
The University of Alberta Golden Bears were crowned U Sports champions on Sunday.
Canada
Mar 18
Case of former Quebec judge accused of killing wife to end with guilty plea
Crown prosecutor François Godin made the announcement in a hearing Wednesday at the courthouse in Quebec City, but he did not disclose what charge Jacques Delisle would admit to.
Canada
Mar 13
CFL officials to evaluate 84 prospects at league’s national combine in Winnipeg
They're the glamour events of any football combine but neither the bench press nor the 40-yard dash are major points of emphasis in Chris Jones's evaluation of a pro prospect.
Sports
Mar 20
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From a massive lottery win to a kitty cloning success, here are five positive B.C. news stories to bring a bright spot into your weekend.
Canada
Mar 22
The West Block – Episode 30, Season 13
Declassified summaries of top secret intelligence documents, attempts to funnel $250 thousand and what was said about the two Michaels.
Politics
Apr 7
State of the Union: Here are the key takeaways from Biden’s fiery address
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Mar 8
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
Man receives 13-year sentence in 2020 death of Billie Johnson
The man found guilty of manslaughter in the 2020 death of mother-of-two Billie Johnson has been handed a 13-year prison sentence.
Crime
Feb 9
Biden ‘continues to be fit for duty,’ his doctor says after annual physical
The assessment from Biden's physician comes amid reservations about Biden seeking a second term during this fall's election due to his age and concerns about his mental fitness.
U.S. News
Feb 28