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B.C.'s chief electoral officer pushes against 'false narratives' in 2024 vote

B.C.'s chief electoral officer pushes against 'false narratives' in 2024 vote

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief electoral officer has issued a report he says pushes back against "false narratives" about the 2024 provincial election, as the Opposition BC Conservatives continue to call for an independent review.
B.C. human rights commissioner details government action, inaction on recommendations

B.C. human rights commissioner details government action, inaction on recommendations

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner says her office has been "re-energized" to push the provincial government to act upon dozens of recommendations to improve human rights made in her first five-year term.
Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today's throne speech delivered by King Charles in the Senate.
Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe

Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's government confirmed Tuesday it is joining Europe's massive new rearmament plan.
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutor
The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegal

The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegal

National Public Radio and three local stations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury

WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury

CALGARY — The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity.
Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources

Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Assembly of Mi’kmaw Chiefs says the provincial government needs to do a better job of consultation as it pushes to develop the province’s natural resources.
DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs

DC mayor seeks business-friendly policies to spark growth amid loss of up to 40,000 federal jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the nation's capital facing a pair of overlapping budget crises, D.C.
B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job

B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job

VICTORIA — British Columbia's longest-serving ombudsperson has announced he will retire from his role in early 2026. Jay Chalke has been in the role for a decade and oversaw the implementation of new responsibilities under B.C.
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