Canada

Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two

VANCOUVER - Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British Columbia was introducing one free cycle of invitro fertilization treatment for anyone who wants to start a family. Fin...

Feb 22, 2024

B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

VICTORIA - The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province's deficit. Here are some highlights: THE DEF...

Feb 22, 2024

Canada pledges $80.5M for Kenya-led mission to improve security in Haiti

OTTAWA - Canada is putting $80.5 million toward a mission to improve security conditions in Haiti, where rampant gang violence has caused an ongoing crisis. Global Affairs Canada says the money will g...

Feb 22, 2024

Mayor of Gatineau resigns citing difficult climate for municipal politicians

MONTREAL - The mayor of Gatineau, Que., has abruptly resigned her post, citing a difficult climate for municipal politicians in the province. France Blisle says her resignation takes effect immediatel...

Feb 22, 2024

Trudeau jabs Poilievre over bill that could usher in digital ID for porn browsing

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau took an unprompted jab at his main political rival today over a Senate porn bill that the prime minister says could usher in a digital ID for adults who want to browse certain ...

Feb 22, 2024

Safety is priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor

VANCOUVER - The mayor of Vancouver says he is "deeply saddened" by the death of a worker when the load from a crane fell on a building under construction in the city's Oakridge neighbourhood, and work...

Feb 22, 2024

Foreign interference inquiry tries to allay diaspora community concerns

OTTAWA - A federal inquiry into foreign interference is trying to allay concerns that participating in the commission's work could put members of diaspora communities at risk. Commissioner Marie-Jose ...

Feb 22, 2024

Lawyer for victims' family members doubts Pickton will ever be granted parole

VANCOUVER - Serial killer Robert Pickton is now eligible to apply for day parole, but a lawyer representing family members of some of his victims says there's no chance of it being granted. The Parole...

Feb 22, 2024

Sts'ailes, frustrated with the feds, signs and funds its own child welfare agreement

OTTAWA - A British Columbia First Nation has taken matters into its own hands after what leaders say has been a lack of commitment from the federal government to help them take full jurisdiction over ...

Feb 22, 2024

Indigenous leaders say B.C. opposition members derailed changes to Land Act

Indigenous leaders say political opposition in British Columbia derailed a plan that would have cleared the way for shared decision-making between the province and First Nations over the use of public...

Feb 22, 2024