B.C.’s deficit forecast up $450M to $13.8B after calculation errors on gas royalties
The British Columbia deficit forecast has grown by about $450 million to $13.8 billion, largely because of a "calculation error" on natural gas royalties.
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Opinion: Winnipeg Jets fans should also focus on training camp battles
The longer the Connor Hellebuyck situation remains in limbo, the more time there will be for young Jets forwards to take advantage of an opportunity to make the team.
RCMP seize more than 2,000 lbs. of cannabis from B.C. man in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan RCMP officers seized more than 1,900 lbs. of dried, illegal cannabis, as well as hashish and THC resin from the man who was heading eastbound on Highway 1.
Man charged in Mount Pleasant convenience store shooting
Vancouver police said that on Sept. 6, shortly after 7 a.m., they were called to a store near Main Street and 16th Avenue after a man reported being shot in the leg.
Critics slam Newfoundland, Quebec power agreement as MLA leaves party
Government member Keith Russell rose to tell his colleagues he was leaving the governing Progressive Conservatives to represent his Labrador district as an Independent.
Halifax police investigating daylight shooting, no injuries reported
Halifax Regional Police says it’s investigating reports of gunfire in the north end of the city.
2 men dead in separate hikes in Banff National Park: RCMP
The first man was found with climbing equipment and a helmet, with Parks Canada saying he was a hiking guide but was off-duty at the time of his death.
Nova Scotia aims to reduce mammogram wait times, enhance women’s health care
Nova Scotia has unveiled initiatives aimed at improving women's health care, including efforts to reduce wait times for breast screening.
Bell AI data centre in Sask. expanding, set to bring in over $50B in investment
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made the announcement alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney at Canada's first-ever national investment summit in Toronto.
Regina police employee accused of improperly accessing information in databases
A civilian employee at the Regina Police Service is facing a non-criminal charge after improperly using her access to private, police information multiple times.
Ex-Montreal priest’s release revoked following new child pornography allegations
The board revoked 64-year-old Brian Boucher’s statutory release last week, following a series of incidents and new child pornography charges.
Anthrax outbreak kills more than 50 animals, infects 12 people in Zambia
Affected animals include hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile, all of which died after consuming the toxic, naturally occurring bacteria.
5 accused in jewelry store theft might be linked to other armed robberies: police
The accused, ranging in age from 16 to 21, are facing charges of breaking and entering, armed robbery, possession of burglary tools and more.
B.C.’s new party led by Milobar gains 7th member as Donegal Wilson joins
Wilson said she did not plan to join the new party when she quit the Conservatives on Sept. 2 but found many areas of agreement with the other MLAs.
Trump calls recent concerns about AI risks a “hoax” and a “SICK conspiracy.”
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he would be a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”
TC Energy urges co-operation on growing natural gas network to meet ‘generational’ demand
A leaked UCP cabinet report raised concern over TC Energy's ability to serve Alberta's nascent A.I. data centre industry, oilsands projects and other sources of demand growth.
Lawyer says new bill could cause ramped up surveillance of vulnerable Nova Scotians
The existing act allows people to submit anonymous complaints about a property in their neighbourhood that they believe is linked to criminal activity.
Frank Magazine editor charged for allegedly publishing intimate image without consent
Halifax police say they've charged the managing editor of Frank Magazine for allegedly publishing an intimate image of another person without their consent.