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'Always going to be that fear': Pickton victim's relative decries day parole chance

'Always going to be that fear': Pickton victim's relative decries day parole chance

The cousin of one of the dozens of murdered women linked to notorious B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says she will always be afraid that he might be let out of prison, no matter how slim the chance.
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Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two

Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two

VANCOUVER — Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British Columbia was introducing one free cycle of invitro fertilization treatment for anyone who wants to start a family.
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Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers

Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy has delivered an election-year budget that includes benefits for families and businesses as well as an increased deficit. Here are some of its key numbers and estimates: $7.
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Suncor reverses workplace injury trend, reports 2023 was company's safest year ever

Suncor reverses workplace injury trend, reports 2023 was company's safest year ever

CALGARY — Oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc., which has been heavily criticized in recent years for an abnormally high number of workplace deaths at its sites, reported that 2023 was its best year ever in terms of worker safety.
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Ontario seeks to overrule independent energy board on natural gas decision

Ontario seeks to overrule independent energy board on natural gas decision

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister introduced legislation Thursday to overturn a decision on natural gas connections by the province's independent energy regulator, a move decried by environmental advocates as a setback to progress on clean energy.
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B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

VICTORIA — The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province’s deficit.
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New Brunswick man charged for allegedly stabbing officer in Canadian Tire store

New Brunswick man charged for allegedly stabbing officer in Canadian Tire store

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick say they have charged a 35-year-old man with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a police officer in the entrance of a Canadian Tire store in Saint John.
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TSX posts gain while U.S. markets soar to new heights on tech optimism

TSX posts gain while U.S. markets soar to new heights on tech optimism

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 150 points Thursday, while its Wall St. counterparts soared, led by technology stocks after another blowout report from chipmaker Nvidia.
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Safety a priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor

Safety a priority following worker's death in Vancouver crane incident: mayor

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is "deeply saddened" by the death of a worker, who died when the load from a crane fell on a building under construction in the city's Oakridge neighbourhood Wednesday.
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Supreme Court of Canada to review Good Samaritan drug overdose case

Supreme Court of Canada to review Good Samaritan drug overdose case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it will review the case of a man arrested after calling for help to save a friend overdosing on drugs in a case that has raised questions surrounding the Good Samaritan law.
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