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B.C. casino didn't always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears

B.C. casino didn't always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears

The inquiry into money laundering has heard British Columbia's largest casino didn't always comply with reporting requirements on large cash buy-ins as suspicious transactions became increasingly common a decade ago.
Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90

Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90

Sean Connery, the charismatic Scottish actor who rose to international superstardom as the suave secret agent James Bond and then abandoned the role to carve out an Oscar-winning career in other rugged roles, has died. He was 90.
Conservatives must take inequality seriously, leader Erin O'Toole says

Conservatives must take inequality seriously, leader Erin O'Toole says

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole took aim Friday at what he called financial elites, saying his own party needs to take inequality more seriously and to support ongoing emergency aid.
Witness questioning in Meng Wanzhou case to take much longer than anticipated

Witness questioning in Meng Wanzhou case to take much longer than anticipated

The witness testimony portion of the Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings will likely take much longer than originally anticipated, with the judge presiding over the case agreeing with Crown and defence lawyers to add two more weeks of potential court d
Canada seeks to increase immigration over next three years even as COVID-19 rages on

Canada seeks to increase immigration over next three years even as COVID-19 rages on

OTTAWA — Canada is seeking to admit upwards of 1.2 million new permanent residents in the next three years, a target the federal government says is crucial to the post-pandemic economic recovery.
No school shutdown planned in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers: Dr. Bonnie Henry

No school shutdown planned in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers: Dr. Bonnie Henry

A general shutdown of schools in British Columbia isn’t on the horizon in the face of rising COVID-19 case numbers and a crackdown on social gatherings . Provincial health officer Dr.
Federal government tells Teck to improve water quality from two B.C. coal operations

Federal government tells Teck to improve water quality from two B.C. coal operations

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it has been ordered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to improve the quality of water affected by two of its coal mining operations in B.C.'s Elk Valley.
'An obvious violation': SD57 addresses photo of Prince George student dressed in blackface

'An obvious violation': SD57 addresses photo of Prince George student dressed in blackface

Student in screenshot image also appears to have written 'Trudeau' on his shirt
Prince George woman missing

Prince George woman missing

100 Mile House RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating missing Prince George woman. Amber Wuetz, 25, was last seen in the evening of October 18 in the Canim/Mahood Lake area, about 30 kilometres north of 100 Mile House.
Northern B.C. Mounties seeking missing woman from Prince George

Northern B.C. Mounties seeking missing woman from Prince George

Amber Wuetz was last seen on Oct. 18