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Paper Excellence: The making of a new forestry giant

Paper Excellence: The making of a new forestry giant

Richmond-based company poised to rival West Fraser Timber in size
'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks last winter was a leaderless movement that saw power struggles among its key organizers, a public inquiry heard Tuesday.
Advocates urge MPs to legally enshrine definition of guns banned by Liberals in 2020

Advocates urge MPs to legally enshrine definition of guns banned by Liberals in 2020

OTTAWA — Prominent gun-control groups are urging MPs to legislatively enshrine a comprehensive ban on firearms the government outlawed using regulatory orders more than two years ago.
Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

Ottawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has unveiled plans for a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025 as it seeks to address a critical labour shortage across the
Dozens of recommendations in overdose and drug toxicity report by B.C. MLAs

Dozens of recommendations in overdose and drug toxicity report by B.C. MLAs

VICTORIA — An all-party committee at British Columbia's legislature has released a report on drug toxicity and overdose deaths that calls for dozens of urgent steps from the province to address the deadly crisis.
Richmond trick-or-treater ends up in hospital after eating THC candy

Richmond trick-or-treater ends up in hospital after eating THC candy

Only one child out of a group ate THC candy after being out on Halloween on Monday night.
Canada failing Black, Indigenous prisoners as overrepresentation persists: report

Canada failing Black, Indigenous prisoners as overrepresentation persists: report

OTTAWA — Canada has made scant progress in addressing the overrepresentation of Black and Indigenous people in prisons, with some facing even worse conditions than a decade ago, a new report says.
Feds look to international missing persons commission for help on unmarked graves

Feds look to international missing persons commission for help on unmarked graves

OTTAWA — The Canadian government approached an international commission that helped identify the remains of those killed during 9/11 and the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster to potentially aid its response to the discovery of unmarked graves at former resi
Friendship Centre youth team helps Indigenous young people overcome barriers

Friendship Centre youth team helps Indigenous young people overcome barriers

Supports can include help making and getting to crucial appointments, assistance with resume writing and job applications, pregnancy and parenting support, and access to sports and recreation.
Credit card debt at record high amid stubbornly hot inflation, survey says

Credit card debt at record high amid stubbornly hot inflation, survey says

TORONTO — A new survey says Canadians are leaning more heavily on credit cards amid persistent inflation and rising interest rates.