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Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement
VANCOUVER - A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit related to the use of solitary confinement in British Columbia correctional facilities. The Quebec-bas...
Jul 24, 2025
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans look to lock in cuts to program...
Jul 24, 2025
A quick history of B.C.'s Red Chris mine where three workers are trapped underground
The eyes of many are on a northern British Columbia gold and copper mine as rescue efforts are underway to free three contractors trapped underground. This is not the first time the Red Chris mine has...
Jul 24, 2025
Province says it's taking action to improve classroom safety
Officials with Alberta's government say they are working with front-line experts to make classrooms safer for students and teachers.The Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team held its first ...
Jul 24, 2025
New Board chair announced for Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
The agency that regulates alcoholic beverages, recreational cannabis, and gaming-related activities in Alberta will have a new Chair next month.Larry Spagnolo will begin serving as Board Chair of Albe...
Jul 24, 2025
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born, as he travelled across the Northwest Territories. Carney spent his early childhood in Fort Smith, south of Yellowknife along the Alberta ...
Jul 24, 2025
A B.C. miners await rescue, here's how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, where three miners are trapped underground. Here is a look at some pre...
Jul 24, 2025
Rapper GloRilla is arrested on drug charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after "a significant amount of marijuana" was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose r...
Jul 24, 2025
Three dead after 'Neighbourhood dispute' in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE - Part of a quiet neighbourhood in Maple Ridge, B.C., is blocked off by police tape as RCMP investigate what they say was a dispute between neighbours that culminated in a murder-suicide. ...
Jul 24, 2025
Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
REGINA - After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody Fajardo will have a homecoming of sorts against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday in Regina. Fajardo, ...
Jul 24, 2025