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Two grizzlies caught in Bella Coola, B.C.; DNA tests may confirm any link to attack
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Two grizzly bears have been captured in Bella Coola on British Columbia’s central coast, and DNA tests may be conducted on one of them to determine if it was involved in last week’s attack on a group of students and teachers. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the other bear has already been examined, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. woman sentenced to 18 months in jail for money laundering in “milestone” case
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Securing a guilty plea in a British Columbia money laundering case that dates back to 2019 involved undercover officers and multiple search warrants, and organized crime investigators say they hope an 18-month jail sentence handed down this month is the first of many. B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit said Monday that Alexandra Joie Chow’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two grizzlies caught in Bella Coola, B.C.; DNA tests to confirm any link to attack
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Conservation officers say two grizzly bears have been captured in Bella Coola on British Columbia’s central coast, and DNA tests are being conducted on one of them to determine if it was involved in last week’s attack on a group of students and teachers. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the other captured bear has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stopping overdoses like bailing a boat with a thimble, B.C. court hears
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The co-founder of a Vancouver “compassion club” that bought heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine so it could be tested and sold to save lives said he wanted to stop the dangerous street drugs from killing people. “It’s like you’re trying to bail out a boat with a thimble,” Jeremy Kalicum told a B.C. Supreme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nine of Alberta Premier Smith’s UCP legislature members facing recall petitions
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
EDMONTON — Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are now facing recall petitions – enough to potentially tip the balance of power in the legislature. Elections Alberta confirmed Monday that signature collection efforts can begin for six more UCP members, including cabinet ministers Rajan Sawhney, Myles McDougall, Dale Nally and R.J. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Explainer on Alberta UCP legislature members facing recall petitions
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
EDMONTON — Nine Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions from constituents. It’s the first time the province’s Recall Act has been used. It was brought in under former UCP premier Jason Kenney as a way to empower citizens and hold politicians accountable between general elections. Under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nine of Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP legislature members now facing recall petitions
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
EDMONTON — Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are now facing recall petitions – enough to potentially tip the balance of power in the legislature. Elections Alberta confirmed Monday that signature collection efforts can begin for six more UCP members, including cabinet ministers Rajan Sawhney, Myles McDougall, Dale Nally and R.J. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. woman sentenced to 18 months in prison for money laundering in “milestone” case
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
SURREY — A British Columbia woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in what police are calling a “major milestone” in their efforts against organized crime in Canada. B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, which targets organized crime and gang activity, says it’s the first time in a decade that a money laundering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — As the international competition for Canada’s lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian defence company is trying to sell Ottawa on its “alignment” with an Arctic near-neighbour. Kongsberg is supporting Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, or TKMS, in its bid to win what would be a multi-billion dollar contract to build Canada a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Eby tells Carney it’s unacceptable B.C. has been cut out of pipeline talks
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he told Prime Minister Mark Carney “how unacceptable” it was for Alberta and Saskatchewan to talk with the federal government about a potential pipeline without input from his province. Eby says such treatment would not happen to any other province, adding that he expects Ottawa to include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzly caught in Bella Coola, B.C., but search for bears involved in attack goes on
By Canadian Press on November 24th, 2025
Conservation officers say a grizzly bear has been captured in Bella Coola on British Columbia’s central coast but the search continues for three bears believed to be connected to last week’s attack on a group of students and teachers. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it’s “not conclusive” the bear captured early Monday morning was ... Read More »
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