69 minutes ago Israeli and Canadian officials clash over whether Canada is safe for Jews

Amichai Chikli, an Israeli minister, chided the Canadian prime minister for being the only G7 leader who hasn't visited the Jewish state since Oct. 7, 2023

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70 minutes ago Phillies get starter Jesus Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

MIAMI — The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba. Philadelphia also acquired catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade. Luzardo, who has battled various injuries throughout his career, recorded a 5.00 ERA over 12 starts for Miami […]

Culture

18 hours ago Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. The agency says the recall covers certain Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters under the Taylor Shellfish Canada brand. The recall says most of the affected oysters were harvested and […]

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25 hours ago B.C. Climate News: Canadian youth case will go to trial in 2026 | Lions Bay was warned climate change would cause landslides | Vancouver losing weeks of wintry days

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Dec. 16-22, 2024.

Society

26 hours ago New rules clarify when travellers are compensated for flight disruptions

OTTAWA — The federal government is proposing new rules surrounding airlines’ obligations to travellers whose flights are disrupted, even when delays or cancellations are caused by an “exceptional circumstance” outside of carriers’control. The Canadian Transportation Agency’s amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, announced today, would require carriers to provide meals to passengers whose flights […]

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32 hours ago This Canadian is his school’s first medical student in a wheelchair. He’s thinking big

At Dalhousie University in Halifax, a determined student from B.C. is making breakthroughs in the medical field and inspiring a new generation of health-care professionals.

Society

40 hours ago NextGen Digital Provides Business Progress Updates and Announces Strategic Expansion

– NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES – Fredericton, New Brunswick, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. (CSE:NXT) (“NextGen” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide corporate updates on its existing business platforms, and to announce its new strategic expansion to acquire and hold positions […]

Economics

42 hours ago Opinion: Tariffied — Our leaders need to go into this round united and with eyes wide open

Three weeks ago, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threw a scatter-bomb into the Canadian political and economic landscape with his threat to impose a sweeping 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian imports into the U.S.

Politics