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B.C. finds solution for religious ban on assistance in dying at St. Paul's Hospital

B.C. finds solution for religious ban on assistance in dying at St. Paul's Hospital

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has announced a workaround to help those who want to use medical assistance in dying while they are being treated St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.
Post about Vancouver sex assault was 'misinformation,' woman fell off scooter: VPD

Post about Vancouver sex assault was 'misinformation,' woman fell off scooter: VPD

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Department says a viral social media post claiming a woman had been violently abducted and sexually assaulted in East Vancouver in early November was based on "misinformation.
Indigenous signage aims to make B.C. legislature more inclusive, accepting

Indigenous signage aims to make B.C. legislature more inclusive, accepting

VICTORIA — British Columbia's legislature, described as the province's symbol of colonialism, now has a series of Indigenous language signs with seven messages about ancestors, warriors, settlers and children permanently bolted to the building's ston
Danny Dichio, who scored Toronto FC's first-ever goal, named Detroit FC coach

Danny Dichio, who scored Toronto FC's first-ever goal, named Detroit FC coach

DETROIT — Danny Dichio, who scored the first goal in Toronto FC history, has been named head coach of the USL Championship's Detroit FC.
U.S. says alleged murder plotter from India spoke of three 'jobs' in Canada

U.S. says alleged murder plotter from India spoke of three 'jobs' in Canada

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Accused gun trafficker charged with manslaughter in deaths of Edmonton officers, teen

Accused gun trafficker charged with manslaughter in deaths of Edmonton officers, teen

EDMONTON — A man accused of selling a gun to a 16-year-old boy who shot and killed two Edmonton police officers has been charged with manslaughter.
Guard Malachi Flynn making most of more minutes off Raptors' bench

Guard Malachi Flynn making most of more minutes off Raptors' bench

TORONTO — Malachi Flynn raced around both of the courts at the OVO Athletic Centre, arms above his head for the final stretch, to the delight of Dennis Schroder and his other drilling partners at Toronto Raptors practice.
Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman

Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman

OTTAWA — Three childhood friends say they were forced to relive the anguish, fear and trauma of losing Kristen French more than 30 years ago when Correctional Service Canada decided to transfer her killer to a medium-security prison.
Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

VANCOUVER — Holding a single trial in British Columbia to determine damages for each province and territory related to opioid health-care costs would be a "monster of complexity," one of the dozens of lawyers for pharmaceutical firms told a court on
Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum

Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum

WINNIPEG — The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, sovereignty and health issues during a forum a week befor
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