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How to keep your cats safe and stress-free on Halloween night

How to keep your cats safe and stress-free on Halloween night

If you have a feline in the house, check out this handy list of tips from VOKRA.
Exiting B.C. Premier Horgan says he learned to listen, but fuse still burns bright

Exiting B.C. Premier Horgan says he learned to listen, but fuse still burns bright

VICTORIA — John Horgan says some of the greatest lessons he learned while premier of British Columbia came from people considered political adversaries. He said he found ways to work with people of all political stripes, including former B.C.
Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

SASKATOON — Laurie O'Connor says more people in Saskatoon are struggling to get food for themselves and their families as prices in grocery stores rise out of reach.
Five people stabbed in an hour during busy Halloween weekend: Vancouver police

Five people stabbed in an hour during busy Halloween weekend: Vancouver police

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say five people were stabbed in less than an hour early Sunday as Halloween partiers flooded the city's entertainment zones. Sgt.
Emergencies Act inquiry to hear from 'Freedom Convoy' protest organizers this week

Emergencies Act inquiry to hear from 'Freedom Convoy' protest organizers this week

OTTAWA — It was a scene of chaos and confusion in the upper tiers of the police service and local government when a convoy of big rigs and protesters arrived in Ottawa to demand an end to pandemic restrictions last winter.
'Just the beginning': New discovery in ovarian and breast cancer research made by B.C. doctors

'Just the beginning': New discovery in ovarian and breast cancer research made by B.C. doctors

The study revealed new information to help fight deadly breast and ovarian cancers.
New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among new initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign.
Federal dental care benefit gets go-ahead from House of Commons

Federal dental care benefit gets go-ahead from House of Commons

OTTAWA — The Liberals dental-care benefit bill passed third reading Thursday in the House of Commons despite opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois. The bill passed 172 to 138, with Conservatives and the Bloc voting against it.
'Gentle yet brave': Family remembers slain Burnaby Mountie Shaelyn Yang

'Gentle yet brave': Family remembers slain Burnaby Mountie Shaelyn Yang

A statement from the family says Burnaby RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang 'brought with her laughter and joy wherever she went.'
Auditor general says $500M in overpayments to civil servants needs to be collected

Auditor general says $500M in overpayments to civil servants needs to be collected

OTTAWA — Up to a quarter of federal government employees are still experiencing problems with their pay because of the troubled Phoenix pay system, and the government might be running out of time to collect on overpayments.