A light dusting of snow on the North Shore mountains offered some relief to snowboarders, skiers and mountain staff alike. Freezing conditions have also allowed the resort to take advantage of its recently purchased artificial snow cannons. Artificial snow cannons pumped out more than 6 million litres of snow nightly …
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The car theft debate is a battle over slogans and solutions
This week’s car theft summit was, if nothing else, a chance for the Liberals to be seen taking the issue seriously. But if they want to beat back Pierre Poilievre’s slogans, they obviously need to demonstrate “serious action.” The Liberals can accuse the Conservatives of riding on ‘catchy’ lines, but …
Read More »Hunting TV show host, his wife fined $31K for poaching in B.C. and Alberta
The host of a British Columbia-based backcountry hunting show and his wife have been found guilty of several poaching charges in B.C. and Alberta, conservation services in both provinces said Thursday. Other charges still pending against Michel and Lynn Beaulieu in B.C.: court records. The host of a British Columbia-based …
Read More »Canada women’s hockey team poised to reverse-sweep U.S. after shutout in Regina
Canada’s women’s hockey team is poised to reverse-sweep the United States after tying the 2023-24 Rivalry Series at three games apiece, winning 3-0 Friday night in Regina. Spooner opens scoring early in 3rd period en route to 3rd straight win against rivals. Canada’s women’s hockey team is poised to reverse-sweep …
Read More »Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial
A jury on Thursday awarded $1 million US to climate scientist Michael Mann, who sued a pair of conservative writers 12 years ago after they compared his depictions of global warming to convicted Penn State child molester Jerry Sandusky. Steyn, who represented himself at trial, plans to appeal jury award …
Read More »Some virtual care companies putting patient data at risk, new study finds
Virtual care became a convenient way to access health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new study has raised concerns that patients’ private health data isn’t always being adequately protected from pharmaceutical companies and other third parties. Canadian researchers have patient privacy concerns as industry grows post-COVID. This story …
Read More »Supreme Court declares Indigenous child welfare law constitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld the Trudeau government’s Indigenous child welfare law, dismissing Quebec’s appeal in a landmark opinion affirming Indigenous Peoples’ jurisdiction over child and family services. High court dismisses Quebec’s challenge to the legislation. The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld the Trudeau government’s …
Read More »Canada’s economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment declines to 5.7%
The Canadian economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell slightly to 5.7 per cent, the first decline since December 2022, according to a Friday report from Statistics Canada. Unemployment falls for first time since December 2022. The Canadian economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell slightly …
Read More »Justice minister’s government car stolen for 3rd time in as many years
Politicians and law enforcement officials are confronting a rising number of auto thefts — and it appears that the office of Canada’s justice minister is also a popular target for thieves. News comes as Ottawa convenes a national summit to discuss how to crack down on auto thefts. Politicians and …
Read More »Private jets, yachts and parties: Ontario landlords flaunted lavish lifestyle as business began to crumble
In a 2022 promotional video, Robby Clark stands at the bow of a yacht, arms raised to the sky as a camera circles overhead. “You can stick me in the desert with nothing and I’m going to come out owning the desert,” he says. Less than two years later, his …
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