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B.C. government’s DRIPA legislation at centre of court challengeThree years ago, the Líl̓wat Nation purchased a majority stake in a hydro plant near Whistler, which has enough electricity to power 3,500 homes.PoliticsMay 19
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Inmate death at Millhaven Institution under police investigationDarian Daignault, 28, died following an altercation with several other inmates at the maximum-security prison in Bath, Ont.CrimeMay 7
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Promised replacement of aging long-term care home in Kelowna put on hold indefinitelyThe news comes a year and half after former health minister Adrian Dix announced the much-needed replacement, saying then it was long overdue.CanadaFeb 18
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Site C camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line project: BC HydroHydro says about 85 per cent of the camp, which includes 21 dormitories and the construction site office, will be relocated to sites between Prince George and Terrace.PoliticsMar 27
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Another oil pipeline through B.C. sees renewed interest as Enbridge CEO weighs inThe CEO of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge said on Bloomberg Television that the investment climate is not there yet, but it is starting to clear up.PoliticsMar 26
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B.C. government launches selection process for AI, data centre projects to compete for powerA competitive process awarding companies that offer the most economic and environmental benefits is the right path forward, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.EconomyJan 30
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Louise Arbour will be Canada’s new governor general, replacing Mary SimonLouise Arbour, who was born in Montreal, served as a Supreme Court justice from 1999 to 2004. Arbour, 79, is one of Canada’s most decorated jurists.PoliticsMay 5
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Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, feds over industrial development impactsIn a statement of claim, Mikisew Cree First Nation alleges both governments have failed to protect its members from health issues it says were brought on by industrial activity.PoliticsMay 12
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Widower of Leslieville safe injection site murder victim speaks out in courtThe widower said during an hour-long victim impact statement that he has been upfront with his daughters, who were only seven and four at the time their mother was killed.CrimeMay 20
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Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negativeDr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'HealthMay 22
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Canada’s health minister ‘looking into’ idea of smoking ban after U.K. lawJustice Minister Sean Fraser said he is not part of any discussions that may be taking place around a potential smoking ban but said he supports measures to reduce tobacco use.HealthApr 28
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These are the Canadian regions with the highest rates of breast cancerBetween 2010 and 2020, rural regions in Quebec, Ontario and the Prairies had the highest rates, while Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver had the lowest rates.HealthMay 21
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Manitoba finance minister says he’ll talk with critics of a planned food tax cutThe Manitoba government indicated Friday it will meet with critics who say a planned grocery tax cut is unfair and excludes many businesses, but it did not promise any changes.ConsumerMar 27
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Stephen Lewis, social activist and former politician, dead at 88Lewis was also Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.CanadaMar 31
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Pilot killed in Air Canada crash shared ‘love for coffee,’ Ontario cafe owner recallsThe coffee roastery set up a portrait of Mackenzie Gunther and a card for people to sign, whether they knew the pilot personally or not.CanadaMar 25
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Some Manitoba homeowners to get relief in upcoming budgetThe budget comes as Manitoba's government has promised to balance the books by the 2027-28 fiscal year after a string of deficits.PoliticsMar 23
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Manitoba budget to try to ease some of the pressure from rising property taxesThe Manitoba government is set to offer relief to some homeowners hit by rising property taxes in its budget Tuesday, while asking people with million-dollar homes to pay more.EconomyMar 23
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Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPsFour NDP leadership candidates say entering the House isn’t their top priority, as they focus on rebuilding the party ahead of the next election.CanadaMar 21
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment pushAlex Alvarez is among hundreds of American health-care workers the province says are relocating to B.C. to escape "uncertainty and chaos" in the United States.HealthMar 10
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Alberta to boost doctor spending by 22% as detail of upcoming budget sharedDanielle Smith said Alberta will spend $7.7 billion on doctors in 2026-27 — one of the first major details to come out of what's expected to be a budget filled with red ink.PoliticsFeb 23