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Ex-FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts is returned to US custody
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A former FBI informant accused of lying about multimillion-dollar bribery allegations against President Joe Biden and his son Hunter and purportedly having links to Russian intelligen...
Feb 22, 2024
A list of quotes in reaction to the 2024 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - Here's what people are saying about the 2024 British Columbia budget: "Some look at the challenges ahead and say government should respond with deep cuts, leaving people to fend for themsel...
Feb 22, 2024
‘Grey Cup or bust:' Vernon Adams Jr. talks B.C. Lions goals after re-signing
SURREY, B.C. - Vernon Adams Jr. is clear about his and his team's focus: the Grey Cup. Adams signed a two-year extension with the B.C. Lions on Wednesday, affirming his status as the team's top quarte...
Feb 22, 2024
Alberta to boost heritage savings fund to leave behind reliance on energy revenues, premier says
The Alberta government will cut back on spending and invest billions of its non-renewable resource revenues into a savings fund so the province will no longer have to rely on that revenue stream by 20...
Feb 22, 2024
Fire permits in effect for the County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grahnde Prairie is asking residents planning on operating a burn barrel or fire pit, to now apply for a free permit. Fire permits are now required as wildfire season has started early th...
Feb 22, 2024
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 i...
Feb 22, 2024
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. Fin...
Feb 22, 2024
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. Here are some highlights: THE DEF...
Feb 22, 2024
Alberta announces healthcare hiring freeze, but will not impact clinical positions
The healthcare sector in Alberta will be limited in terms of hiring over the near future.The Ministry of Health has issued a letter to Alberta Health Services (AHS), Alberta Precision Labs, Carewest, ...
Feb 22, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios a student of the game
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Team officials, reporters and camera operators often gather behind the chain-link fence near the gang mounds at the Blue Jays' player development complex to watch bullpen sessions duri...
Feb 22, 2024