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Vancouver council motion to oppose ICE at World Cup is ruled out of order
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver council motion to oppose deployment of American Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city for the World Cup did not go to a vote after it was ruled out of order. The motion had said allowing allegedly undertrained foreign ICE agents to conduct security operations in Vancouver this summer would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. judge dismisses convicted killer’s bid to have case thrown out over delay
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW WESTMINSTER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application by a man convicted of first-degree murder to have the case thrown out over his claim that trial delays violated his Charter rights. The BC Prosecution Service confirms Justice Jennifer Duncan ruled against Brandon Teixeira’s bid to stay the conviction in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Indigenous artifacts repatriated from the Vatican
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Métis leaders Wednesday unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities after more than a century in the Vatican collection. The sled, made in the 1920s of leather, wood and glass beads, was one of 62 items repatriated to Indigenous Peoples from the Vatican last year after decades of calls for their return. Métis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How a day of chaos and heartache unspooled in Tumbler Ridge
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Nothing is too far apart in tiny Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and there was a well-worn path between the local RCMP detachment and the nondescript brown timber home on Fellers Avenue, less than a kilometre away. The detachment’s five officers, headed by Sgt. Bill Hughes, handled a little over 100 crimes a year, according to recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Métis leaders today unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities after more than a century in the Vatican collection. The sled, made in the 1920s of leather, wood and glass beads, was one of 62 items repatriated to Indigenous Peoples from the Vatican last year after decades of calls for their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ministers raise prospect of new AI safety regulations as shooting questions mount
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Two federal ministers signalled today that Ottawa could act to improve online safety related to artificial intelligence as questions mount about OpenAI’s decision not to warn police about Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. The company’s handling of the issue has been under scrutiny since the Wall Street Journal reported that Van Rootselaar’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Fake and misleading images shared online amid Mexican cartel violence
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Mexican special forces killed a notorious cartel leader on Sunday, sparking a wave of retaliatory violence that saw cars set ablaze by cartel members and roads blocked in 20 Mexican states. As smoke filled the sky and Canadian tourists sheltered in place, fake and misleading images claiming to show the destruction of Mexican cities and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade czar says if Canada wants a trade deal with Washington, it will have to accept “some level of higher tariff” and help to reshore American industries. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBC News’ Katie Simpson on Tuesday that “if Canada wants to come in and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman tells Frank Stronach trial she became ‘social recluse’ after 1986 incident
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — A woman is telling Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial that she became a “social recluse” and lost her “zest for life” as a result of an incident in 1986. The woman is the sixth of seven complainants expected to testify at the billionaire businessman’s trial in Toronto. Tearing up on the stand this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A new poll indicates that the Quebec Liberals are experiencing a bump in support after naming Charles Milliard as leader. Polling by Pallas Data published today shows the Parti Québécois leading with 30 per cent support, slightly ahead of the Liberals at 27. Compared to the company’s previous poll on Jan. 10, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs. The funding will be delivered through United ... Read More »
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