Man acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt
Raymond Cormier, a career criminal and the man police believed killed Tina Fontaine, has reportedly died and “took all the answers with him” said Fontaine’s aunt Thelma Favel.
Crime
Apr 23
Hungry bear rips through garage door of Port Moody home to get to garbage can
Port Moody bylaws state that garbage can lids must be securely closed and locked until they are put out for collection, even when they are stored inside a garage or shed.
Environment
May 2
Councillors endorse plan to let 3rd party operate Hamilton’s forthcoming LRT for 10 years
Hamilton is set to present a plan to the Ontario government that endorses the use of private contractors to operate and maintain the city's forthcoming LRT for 10 years.
Canada
Apr 17
Arizona’s 160-year-old ban on nearly all abortions can be enforced, court rules
The 1864 law criminalizes nearly all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, but allows the procedure only if a mother’s life is in danger.
U.S. News
Apr 9
Quebec unveils $603 million five-year plan to protect French language
The provincial government said its nine priorities include better monitoring of language trends, boosting the French cultural offering, and improving students' mastery of French.
Canada
Apr 28
Officials working on re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees near Peace River
Some residents of an area in northwestern Alberta were issued an evacuation order on Tuesday because of the threat posed by a wildfire burning in the region.
Fire
Apr 24
B.C. orca rescue near Zeballos planning to take a ‘few days’, officials say
The Department of Fisheries says planning for a new attempt to rescue an orca calf trapped in a Vancouver Island lagoon will be finalized in the next few days.
Environment
Apr 16
Why can’t we hear full songs in podcasts? Well, it’s complicated
People would love to hear full songs in podcasts. But there are problems that prevent that — at least for the foreseeable future.
Entertainment
Apr 28
Kids watch in shock as bear devours ducklings, one by one, at Seattle zoo
You can take the bear out of the wild, but you can't take the wild out of the bear.
Trending
Apr 30
London Clean and Green campaign gets underway for 29th year running
The campaign, now in its 29th year, was officially launched Tuesday at the Tourism London Welcome Centre. It promotes litter prevention and community-led cleanups across London.
Canada
Apr 9
Report suggests little progress made in 1st year of Alberta’s emissions reduction plan
The Pembina Institute has examined the measures included in the province's plan released one year ago.
Environment
Apr 19
Strathcona County approval of new Crusaders arena spells end for 150-year-old farm
A family that has been farming in Strathcona County for nearly 150 years is disappointed council voted to move ahead on a planned new arena for the Sherwood Park Crusaders.
Politics
Apr 10
Canada is unblocking aid to Afghanistan but delay is ‘extremely frustrating’: advocate
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year, but some are concerned about the time it will take to develop the system.
World
Apr 27
Nearly 200 fossil fuel, chemical lobbyists to join plastic treaty talks in Ottawa
Nearly 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists plan to join this week's United Nations negotiations on the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution.
Canada
Apr 26
Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’
As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.
Consumer
Apr 19
Meta stock sinks as investors ‘caught off guard’ by AI spending plans
Shares of Meta sank nearly 15 per cent early Thursday, sparking a selloff in big tech stocks, after it revealed big spending plans for AI.
Money
Apr 25
Floating housing for LNG workers rejected by Squamish
Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council.
Politics
May 1
Ottawa looks to launch national flood insurance program within 12 months
After years of work, the federal government says it plans on implementing a national flood insurance program within the next 12 months as part of the 2024 budget.
Canada
Apr 17
After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
Economy
Apr 16
Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.
Canada
Apr 22