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Stranded passengers call for more accountability for WestJet flight cancellations

Stranded passengers call for more accountability for WestJet flight cancellations

MONTREAL — Passengers are calling on airlines to do more for customers stranded due to the latest wave of flight cancellations to impact Canadian travellers.
Climate conference hears loss of Arctic summer sea ice now inevitable by 2050

Climate conference hears loss of Arctic summer sea ice now inevitable by 2050

A new report from dozens of international scientists says it's inevitable the Arctic will lose its entire summer sea cover at least once over the next generation and probably a lot more often than that.
Minister links chronic pain with toxic drug overdoses, commits $5M to pain network

Minister links chronic pain with toxic drug overdoses, commits $5M to pain network

VANCOUVER — The federal government is putting $5 million toward chronic pain resources in what Carolyn Bennett, minister of mental health and addictions, says is part of an effort to help stop people with untreated pain from seeking relief through to
Delays for new hybrid, electric cars reach years — not months — amid supply crunch

Delays for new hybrid, electric cars reach years — not months — amid supply crunch

When Jesse Chiasson called a car dealership last month to buy a new vehicle, he ended up paying $1,000 to be put on a waitlist instead.
Tensions rise as Coastal GasLink blasts beside a creek near a Wet’suwet’en camp

Tensions rise as Coastal GasLink blasts beside a creek near a Wet’suwet’en camp

Questions and concerns about salmon, steelhead and the health of the river remain unaddressed as TC Energy continues construction of its gas pipeline
WestJet says it's back online after global outage, but more disruptions expected

WestJet says it's back online after global outage, but more disruptions expected

Travellers found themselves facing long lineups and cancelled flights on Sunday after a system-wide outage at WestJet airlines over the weekend.
Former Fort Nelson mayor Bill Streeper dies

Former Fort Nelson mayor Bill Streeper dies

Remembered for his passion, tenacity, love of community, by local leaders
B.C. diver shakes a leg with giant Pacific octopus, in 'mind-blowing' encounter

B.C. diver shakes a leg with giant Pacific octopus, in 'mind-blowing' encounter

CAMPBELL RIVER — British Columbia scuba diver Andrea Humphreys' new acquaintance greeted her more like a long-lost friend, with extended arms, then a full-body hug, and finally a kiss, lip to tentacle.
Small businesses welcome Ottawa's promised action on credit card fees

Small businesses welcome Ottawa's promised action on credit card fees

Small business advocates say the government's mention of credit card transaction fees in Thursday's fall economic statement is a positive step, but won't help businesses deal with rising costs in the short term.
Canadians begin to receive temporary boost to GST rebate Friday

Canadians begin to receive temporary boost to GST rebate Friday

OTTAWA — Canadians who are eligible for the GST rebate can expect to receive an additional lump-sum payment as early as Friday.