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Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police investigation turned up guns and illicit drugs, including fentanyl disguised as dog treats.
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon

Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon

SURREY, B.C. — The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for programs in British Columbia and Yukon to combat homelessness among veterans. The announcement, which comes a day after Remembrance Day, includes $4.
Double-double trouble: N.S. Tories accused of vote-buying with Tim Hortons gift cards

Double-double trouble: N.S. Tories accused of vote-buying with Tim Hortons gift cards

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative constituency campaign manager has resigned amid accusations of "vote-buying" with Tim Hortons gift cards. Peter Zwicker, the Tory campaign manager for the constituency of Lunenburg, N.S.
Time limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases

Time limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases

When police turned up at Melanie Hatton's home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she says they found her in the bathroom covered in blood, with her then-husband Jeffrey Maclean standing over her "in an aggressive manner.
Supreme Court charts path for reviewing validity of government regulations

Supreme Court charts path for reviewing validity of government regulations

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified the legal path for judges when reviewing the validity of government regulations, guidelines or other such instruments.
In the news today: Union serves strike notice to Canada Post

In the news today: Union serves strike notice to Canada Post

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Union serves 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post.
Surrey police transition deal still in works, less than three weeks before handover

Surrey police transition deal still in works, less than three weeks before handover

The exterior of police stations will soon look different in Surrey, B.C.
Man facing 1st-degree murder in partner's killing had allegedly threatened her before

Man facing 1st-degree murder in partner's killing had allegedly threatened her before

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his partner in a Montreal suburb was out on bail for uttering threats against her when she was killed.
'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

'Do the work': Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday's collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container terminals that has entered its second week.
'I get goosebumps': Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day

'I get goosebumps': Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day

OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of silence Monday in St. John's, N.L., and throngs of people along the city's two main downtown streets fell quiet and bowed their heads.
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