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Parents of B.C. kids with disabilities face 'gut-wrenching' choice, says advocate

Parents of B.C. kids with disabilities face 'gut-wrenching' choice, says advocate

VICTORIA — British Columbia's children's representative Jennifer Charlesworth says some parents are facing what she calls the "gut-wrenching" decision of whether to place their children with disabilities in government care, so they can get access to
Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener

Canada thumps Venezuela in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament opener

MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Laeticia Amihere led the way with 11 points and 11 rebounds as Canada thumped Venezuela 81-39 on Thursday in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action.
Man and 11-year-old son dead after 'targeted' shooting in Edmonton: police

Man and 11-year-old son dead after 'targeted' shooting in Edmonton: police

EDMONTON — Police say a man and child are dead after a shooting in southeast Edmonton.
Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India, say transport minister and RCMP

Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India, say transport minister and RCMP

OTTAWA — Canada's Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the RCMP say an investigation is underway into what they call "threats" against Air India, after an online video warned people not to fly on the airline on Nov. 19.
COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

VANCOUVER — New data suggest that a recent surge in COVID-19 activity in British Columbia appears to be waning, with the number of hospital admissions, deaths and positive tests all down sharply.
Liberals hope Gaza humanitarian pauses mean more evacuees, freeing of hostages

Liberals hope Gaza humanitarian pauses mean more evacuees, freeing of hostages

OTTAWA — The Gaza Strip has become the hardest place to live on Earth, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday, as 32 more people tied to Canada escaped the war-racked territory, and Israel's promise of a daily four-hour pause in military
Canopy Growth Corp. reports net loss of $324.8 million in second quarter

Canopy Growth Corp. reports net loss of $324.8 million in second quarter

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says its net loss for the second quarter was $324.8 million, compared with $305.8 million a year earlier. The company says its net loss from continuing operations was $148.2 million, compared with $196.
'Hold those you love': Shania Twain says concert crew getting support after bus crash

'Hold those you love': Shania Twain says concert crew getting support after bus crash

SASKATOON — Shania Twain thanked her fans for their outpouring of support as the singer prepared to hit the stage in Saskatoon a day after members of her concert production crew were in a bus crash on an icy highway in southeast Saskatchewan.
Liberals, Tories aim to support NDP private bill on criminalizing coercive control

Liberals, Tories aim to support NDP private bill on criminalizing coercive control

OTTAWA — New Democrat MP Laurel Collins says she began paying close attention to the issue of coercive control when her sister showed up at her door in tears.
BC Greens fire deputy for liking 'hateful' social media post about Bonnie Henry

BC Greens fire deputy for liking 'hateful' social media post about Bonnie Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says she fired her deputy for liking a social media post that compared provincial health officer Dr.
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