Peter Milobar becomes leader of CentreBC party as former Conservatives join
A group of eight former BC Conservatives said on Friday that they are also joining CentreBC, which will become the third-largest in the B.C. legislature.
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B.C. pauses planned provincial sales tax expansion
Two weeks ago, Premier David Eby said he was busy preparing for the fall session, but on Wednesday he raised speculation about a fall election.
Premier David Eby addresses the Union of B.C. Municipalities
Premier David Eby addresses delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual convention in Vancouver amid speculation that he may call a snap provincial election.
Great Dane gets stretcher ride down B.C. mountain after injuring paws
A rough excursion for a very large dog and her two owners ended on a positive note last weekend, with a full-service stretcher ride down a mountain near Revelstoke, B.C.
West Kelowna’s next mayor vows to restore public confidence after cost overruns
Two-term councillor Stephen Johnston has been acclaimed as the city's next mayor after no other candidates came forward for the position.
Construction underway on new northwest Calgary library amid gap in amenities on city outskirts
The new library at the Symons Valley Centre in Calgary's northwest community of Sage Hill is expected to be complete in mid-2028.
Rogue AI swarm used a University of Toronto link-shortening tool to communicate
A swarm of rogue OpenAI agents that hijacked a German website in the spring reportedly also used at least 10 other websites for unsanctioned communications earlier this year, including a link-shortening tool at the University of Toronto.
Few signs an election is underway in Quebec’s Far North
In the last Quebec general election, in 2022, voter turnout in the Ungava riding was 30.21 per cent — far below the provincial average of 66.15 per cent.
At Issue | Is Carney’s Europe pivot in Canada’s best interest?
At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney moves to deepen ties with the European Union, but is it in Canada’s best interest? The Liberals try to lure foreign investment. And Stephen Harper stands behind the decision to walk away from U.S. trade talks.
Russians begin voting in parliamentary election set to cement Kremlin's power
Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country's first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin's political dominance.
Israel moving ahead with settlement plans that would split West Bank in two, rights group says
Rights groups say the Israeli government is forging ahead with a contentious settlement expansion plan that would effectively divide the occupied West Bank, long criticized as a threat to the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Ford says glowing comments about Chow were not an endorsement
Ford was asked about work on a new funding deal for Toronto and whether he'd be endorsing anyone in the Toronto election.
Premier Eby will speak to local politicians amid snap election speculation
David Eby will speak to local politicians at their annual convention Friday just as he contemplates disrupting their upcoming municipal elections with his own provincial vote.
Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?
Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.
Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the country's sovereignty, though he acknowledged that some of those efforts are in their early stages.
Philippines school shooting leaves 2 students, gunman dead
Three students were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman who turned the gun on himself, provincial officials said.
Montreal mayor mulls legal action against Quebec after baby found at encampment
News of a baby being found living with its mother in an encampment on Notre-Dame Street last week sparked strong reaction from Montreal's mayor and Quebec's party leaders on Thursday.
'Never giving up': Alberta separatist leaders say referendum vote won't end their fight
Premier Danielle Smith and her government expect next month's separation referendum to be the last word on the subject — but those fighting for an independent Alberta say no matter the outcome, the fight goes on.