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'Beloved' eight-year-old giraffe Jenga dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo

'Beloved' eight-year-old giraffe Jenga dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo

The Greater Vancouver Zoo is mourning the death of one of its iconic animals after Jenga the giraffe was found dead in his barn on Wednesday.
Crucial B.C. election recounts won't start until Sunday afternoon

Crucial B.C. election recounts won't start until Sunday afternoon

VICTORIA — Voting officials say recounts in two ridings that could determine the outcome of British Columbia's election won't start until Sunday afternoon — and it won't be until Monday before the makeup of the legislature is finalized.
Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

Policy points, partisan jabs mark closing foreign interference hearing

OTTAWA — Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public education.
Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short

OTTAWA — A coalition of Canadian groups is raising the alarm about a shortfall in donations to help with Lebanon's humanitarian crisis, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joined colleagues at a summit to try helping the country cope with the da
NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives

OTTAWA — The NDP is taking aim at the Conservatives on abortion by putting forward a motion to call out what it calls a "creep" of legislation, petitions and threats aimed at reducing access to abortion.
Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

Trudeau says he will lead party into next election despite caucus revolt

OTTAWA — One day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was presented with a letter from some of his MPs asking for his resignation, he made crystal clear he is not going anywhere.
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted Thursday the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facts about the B.C. Greens who could be kingmakers in the legislature

Facts about the B.C. Greens who could be kingmakers in the legislature

VICTORIA — Two Green Party legislators could hold the balance of power in British Columbia after Saturday's provincial election gave neither the NDP nor the B.C. Conservatives a majority of seats after the initial count.
Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30

Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department says it will be ready to meet the expected demand for advanced applications for medical assistance in dying when it begins accepting those requests next week. Dr.
'Just horrible': Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life

'Just horrible': Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life

WINNIPEG — A woman told court Thursday that years of counselling and medications have failed to keep away nightmares about the gruesome killings of her daughter and two young grandchildren. Tammi St.
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