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'A unifier': Fans and band pay tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay

'A unifier': Fans and band pay tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay

MONTREAL — There was an outpouring of sadness, tears and love at Montreal's Bell Centre on Tuesday as thousands of music fans joined the remaining members of beloved folk-rock band Les Cowboys Fringants in paying tribute to lead singer Karl Tremblay.
Book on tribalism in the modern world wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

Book on tribalism in the modern world wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

TORONTO — Anthropologist David R. Samson has won the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for his book about how tribalism can be harnessed for good and ill.
Vancouver Canucks trade Anthony Beauvillier to Chicago Blackhawks

Vancouver Canucks trade Anthony Beauvillier to Chicago Blackhawks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, the Canucks will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft. Beauvillier has eight points this season.
B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.
Tortoise Frank the Tank, found wandering bok choy field, gets a new home in B.C.

Tortoise Frank the Tank, found wandering bok choy field, gets a new home in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Adoption requests came from as far away as New Zealand, but Frank the Tank, a 17-kilogram tortoise found wandering in a Richmond bok choy field last month, will be staying in British Columbia.
New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans

New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Conservative motion seeks support to order senators to pass carbon pricing bill

Conservative motion seeks support to order senators to pass carbon pricing bill

OTTAWA — The Conservatives dialed up the pressure on the Senate on Tuesday to vote in favour of a carbon-pricing bill, all the while accusing the Liberals of trying to intimidate senators into delaying the bill.
Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general is repeating himself over concerns about the way the provincial government keeps its books, just as the Ministry of Finance's quarterly report projects a $5.6-billion deficit. Michael Pickup says if B.
OpenText divesting AMC business to Rocket Software for US$2.3 billion

OpenText divesting AMC business to Rocket Software for US$2.3 billion

OpenText Corp. says it's divesting its AMC business to Rocket Software, Inc. for US$2.275 billion in cash. The Waterloo, Ont.-based company says it has reached a definitive agreement with Rocket, a Bain Capital portfolio company.
Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete before year-end deadline

Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete before year-end deadline

VANCOUVER — The Coastal GasLink pipeline that stretches across northern B.C. is mechanically complete ahead of the company's year-end deadline. A statement from TC Energy Corp.
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