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B.C. school bus crash was 'tragic accident,' set off by medical event: police

B.C. school bus crash was 'tragic accident,' set off by medical event: police

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say a June school bus crash followed by the death of a pedestrian was a "tragic accident" triggered when the 60-year-old bus driver suffered a medical event. Cpl.
Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire

Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire

Tense negotiations over how much wealthy countries will pledge to their counterparts in the fight to limit global warming have overrun their Friday deadline, a holdup Canada's environment minister attributed in part to questionable leadership at the
Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions

Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions

A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including Canadian waters, offers a map for measures to prevent the deadly strikes that could drive some species to extinction, one of the British Columbia-based authors s
Quebecer, 81, sentenced to life in prison for killing ailing wife 'out of love'

Quebecer, 81, sentenced to life in prison for killing ailing wife 'out of love'

LAVAL, Que. — An 81-year-old Quebec man said Friday he killed his ailing wife out of love and compassion, as he was sentenced to serve at least 10 years and six months in prison for her murder.
Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures

Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures

OTTAWA — Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.
In the news today: Halifax forum starts amid wars, uncertainty

In the news today: Halifax forum starts amid wars, uncertainty

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Woman accused in drowning of girl at Alberta lake had been under house arrest

Woman accused in drowning of girl at Alberta lake had been under house arrest

STONY PLAIN, Alta. — A bail hearing has heard that a woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl in an Alberta lake didn't know the child and was supposed to be under house arrest.
'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

Mark Siemens is a third-generation egg farmer in B.C.'s Fraser Valley and he recalls his grandfather sharing a story about fighting an unknown disease that raced through the farm decades ago, forcing him to cull the entire flock.
No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser

OTTAWA — A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.
Cargo jet removed after sliding off runway at Vancouver airport

Cargo jet removed after sliding off runway at Vancouver airport

RICHMOND — A Boeing 767 cargo jet that went off a runway at Vancouver International Airport has been safely removed.
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