76 m. ago Ascot Announces Results of Annual General Meeting Held June 18, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT; OTCQX: AOTVF) (“Ascot” or the “Company”) reports that at its annual general meeting (the “AGM“) held on June 18, 2025, Ascot’s Shareholders approved by majority: to set the number of directors at six (6), to elect all six directors standing for […]

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4 h. ago Mustang Energy Corp. Receives Exploration Permit for the Spur Project, Saskatchewan

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (the “Company” or “Mustang”) is pleased to announce it has received exploration permits from the Saskatchewan Government, allowing for ground-based exploration activities at the Spur Project (the “Project”) south of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The permit includes Crown Land Work […]

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5 h. ago Chinese steel 'contributed to delays' in construction of Pattullo Bridge replacement, says advocate

Welding problems in steel from oversees can create headaches and increase expenses, says Canadian Institute of Steel Construction CEO

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5 h. ago For final budget of term, Vancouver's ruling party directs city staff to find 'efficiencies'

ABC Vancouver tells city staff to sharpen their pencils and find ways to cut a proposed seven per cent tax increase in 2026

Sport

6 h. ago Drug coverage to be discontinued for Vancouver Island girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow — but not stop — the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk.

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6 h. ago Opinion: VPD Chief Rai, let’s turn things around and make them right again

Opinion: As the first South Asian and Sikh VPD chief, you have a unique opportunity to renew the force’s commitment to reconciliation and to finally address systemic racism

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6 h. ago Opinion: Microplastics are in our bodies and in our water. That's horrific

Opinion: Now rain is on the radar for microplastics — which should scare all of us

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6 h. ago Vancouver forecasts 7% property tax hike next year, mayor wants it under 2.5%

Mayor Ken Sim has asked staff to suggest a way to hold property tax hikes under 2.5 per cent next year, including an option for a zero per cent increase.

Economics

6 h. ago Heartbroken mother speaks at sentencing for trio who videoed fatal stabbing of Toronto man

The man was stabbed in his home after an argument during a night with friends, according to the agreed statement of fact. His father found his body.

Events

7 h. ago London crackdown on public drug use to date: 11 charges, 540 seizures

London police have seized drugs more than 500 times and laid nearly a dozen charges after launching a crackdown on public drug use three months ago, a new report says.

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8 h. ago Canucks: Brock Boeser reunion with J.T. Miller on Broadway a matter of dollars and sense

Unrestricted free agent Brock Boeser could get good salary and term from the Rangers. Mitch Marner is too expensive and Nikolaj Ehlers injury prone.

Transport

8 h. ago Disabled senior wins right to human rights hearing after B.C. Housing slashes rental subsidy

When Constance Howard's son moved in to be her full-time caregiver, B.C. Housing took exception and axed a significant portion of her monthly rental subsidy

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8 h. ago Missing Quebec girl, 3, found safe after bizarre disappearance that led to charge against mother

She was discovered by drones near Highway 417 by Ontario Provincial Police. 'It is the best scenario we could have imagined,' police said

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8 h. ago Remains found in Salmon Arm identified as woman who went missing in 2017

The remains were discovered on a rural property in Salmon Arm on May 5, and the B.C. Coroners Service has since linked them to Nicole Bell

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9 h. ago Former elementary school principal in B.C. disciplined for spanking a student

Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas spanked a Grade 1 student and falsely claimed that the child's parents had agreed to the punishment.

Society

9 h. ago DownLow Chicken coming to Kitsilano this summer on new expanded patio

The patio at Kitsilano Pool was launched last summer as part of a pilot project that saw the city turn the underused pool deck into a waterfront gathering space where patrons could enjoy elevated concession offerings and alcoholic beverages.

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11 h. ago Playoff baseball at Nat Bailey? Vancouver Canadians can clinch that tonight

The Toronto Blue Jays' farm hands need a win tonight in Eugene and an Everett loss to Spokane to clinch the first-half pennant and the postseason spot that goes with it

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11 h. ago Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Glow Recipe, Charlotte Tilbury, and Clé de Peau Beauté

Read this before you buy the Glow Recipe Glass Balm, Charlotte Tilbury Lip Contour Duo, and Clé de Peau Beauté Precious Gold Vitality Serum.

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13 h. ago Winnipeg man, teen arrested after cops seize $100K, drug paraphernalia

Both suspects were charged with possessing proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000. The 21-year-old remains in custody, while the teen was released on an appearance notice. 

Economics

13 h. ago More employers are sending workers shopping for their own health coverage

A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giving workers money to buy their own coverage in what’s known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or ICHRAs. Advocates say this approach provides small companies that couldn’t afford insurance a […]

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