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The House of Commons returns Monday with the federal budget, economic legislation, trade debates, six pending byelections and Mark Carney’s international meetings among the key issues.
Delayed seeding, harvest-time rain, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, trade uncertainty and transport bottlenecks are adding pressure on Prairie farmers.
Independent candidate Cindy-Lea “Mumsy” Stephenson says she will campaign for safer neighbourhoods, a stronger local economy and growth that benefits the whole community.
A provincial court judge ordered Vancouver to let seven municipal election candidates display both English and Chinese names on the ballot.
Vancouver’s municipal ballot includes 130 candidates for mayor, council, park board and school board positions, with advance voting beginning Oct. 3 and election day set for Oct. 17.
School trustee candidate Deepa Bissessur says her platform centres on student safety, mental-health supports, inclusive classrooms and transparent school district governance.
B.C. will work with UBC and McGill University to develop a personalized gene-editing therapy for three-year-old Surrey resident Gurmoh Gill and create a pathway for rare genetic diseases.
A woman driving a Honda Civic was taken to hospital with critical injuries after a collision with a loaded semi-truck at a Surrey intersection Friday night, police say.
A woman driving a Honda Civic was taken to hospital with critical injuries after colliding with a loaded semi-truck trailer Friday evening in Surrey.
A woman driving a Honda Civic was taken to hospital with critical injuries after a collision with a loaded semi-truck and trailer at a Surrey intersection Thursday night.
The Parish of St. Mark will hold a free neighbourhood barbecue Sept. 26 to mark 60 years at its Ocean Park site, with donations supporting local Scouting groups.
Richmond council unanimously backed a request to allow Romer's Burger Bar in YVR's U.S. and International Departures Terminal to serve alcohol around the clock.
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