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Data 'fragments' can't identify Dutch man as Amanda Todd's extortionist, says defence
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — "Fragments" of computer data cited by police cannot link a Dutch man to the harassment and extortion of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd, says a defence lawyer.
Aug 2, 2022 6:49 PM
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BC Housing CEO to retire amid murders, violence against homeless, complex problems
BURNABY, B.C. — The head of BC Housing announced his retirement Tuesday, saying he no longer has confidence he can solve the complex problems facing the Crown agency.
Aug 2, 2022 6:28 PM
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Pilot uninjured, jet damaged in Snowbirds 'incident' during takeoff in B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A Snowbirds pilot escaped physical injury today, landing a jet after an incident during takeoff in northern British Columbia.
Aug 2, 2022 6:00 PM
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Progress made at Montreal AIDS conference despite visa issues, organizers say
MONTREAL — A major AIDS conference in Montreal highlighted the enormous progress that has been made in HIV research and also succeeded in bringing scientists and activists together despite visa issues, organizers say. Dr.
Aug 2, 2022 5:33 PM
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Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Snow-making machines from a British Columbia mountain resort are being used for the first time in the province to fight wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday.
Aug 2, 2022 4:27 PM
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Expansion of prison needle exchange programs going ahead despite pandemic delays
OTTAWA — Despite pandemic slowdowns, Correctional Service Canada is still planning to expand the needle exchange programs currently offered at nine federal prisons, government officials say.
Aug 2, 2022 3:36 PM
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Race relations foundation urges more help for victims as hate crimes rise further
OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation is calling for action to combat hate and more federal help for victims, as new statistics show that hate crimes in Canada rose by 27 per cent last year.
Aug 2, 2022 3:20 PM
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After cancelling event, Montreal borough to allow drag queen storytime for children
MONTREAL — A Montreal borough that faced accusations of homophobia after it cancelled a children's storytime event hosted by a well-known drag queen has reversed its decision.
Aug 2, 2022 1:39 PM
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Conservatives raised more than Liberals and NDP combined in second quarter of 2022
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives raised more money than the Liberals and NDP combined during the second quarter of this year, as the party inches closer to choosing a new leader. The Conservatives raised over $4.
Aug 2, 2022 12:31 PM
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Montrealer faces life sentence after officials say his drugs killed 4 people in U.S.
A Montreal man is facing a life sentence in the United States after pleading guilty to importing fentanyl into that country from his Canadian prison cell as part of a global trafficking organization.
Aug 2, 2022 11:53 AM
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