2 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames fall in shootout against Canucks, lose Backlund to injury

Wednesday was a double whammy for the Flames. They allowed the Canucks to pull even in the wild-card race and their captain made an early exit

Events

3 h. ago Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy hospitalized but with condition improving

ROME — Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The pope spent another tranquil night, the Vatican said in its brief morning statement. A chest X-ray confirmed improvements, the Vatican said on Wednesday, just two days after days after […]

Science

14 h. ago ‘Critical safety failures’ at fault in woman’s death at B.C. construction site: Report

WorkSafeBC says a worker killed at the Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver last year should never have been allowed to stand where she was.

Events

14 h. ago Message of family of woman killed by speeding driver: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

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14 h. ago Family of woman killed by speeding driver speaks out: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

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15 h. ago Barrick Gold fined $114,000 for cobalt contamination from Hedley

It's the second administrative penalty against the mining company in the past three years for excesses of the heavy metal into Hedley Creek

Economics

16 h. ago Twelve injured, 42 displaced by fire at Vancouver seniors apartment

Because of outdated building requirements, sprinklers were only installed on the building's first floor.

Events

17 h. ago 'Several critical safety failures' behind death at Oakridge development: WorkSafeBC

Yuridia Flores, 41, died when large form for concrete hit her while it was being lifted by a crane

Events

20 h. ago Toronto woman pleads guilty to negligence in dog attack that seriously injured child

A Toronto woman who faced multiple charges in a dog attack that seriously injured a child has pleaded guilty to some of them, including a criminal charge of negligence. Court records show Patrycja Siarek entered the pleas in a Toronto court last Friday. She had also been charged with infractions under the provincial Dog Owners’ […]

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21 h. ago Traffic alert: Multiple vehicle crash shuts down Sea to Sky Hwy near Whistler

A "multi-vehicle" crash occurred on the highway between Callaghan Valley Road and Brew Creek Road near Whistler at 9 a.m.

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21 h. ago 10 people injured in multiple vehicle crash on Sea to Sky Hwy

Highway 99 has re-opened to alternating traffic, said RCMP

Events

21 h. ago 10 people injured in multiple vehicle crash on Sea to Sky Highway

Highway 99 has re-opened to alternating traffic, said RCMP

Events

22 h. ago Snowfall warning issued for Edmonton, much of central Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued snowfall warnings for much of central and northern Alberta on Wednesday morning.

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22 h. ago SORE LOSER: Convicted killer Scott Peterson gets ruffed up in jail while playing pickleball

Pickleball’s all the rage. Literally. Convicted killer Scott Peterson found that out first hand while playing the popular sport during outdoor time at California’s Mule Creek State Prison. TMZ reported that Peterson was playing pickleball on Monday in the yard and sailed a ball off the court. Apparently a fellow inmate didn’t appreciate being drilled […]

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22 h. ago Doug Ford and Mark Carney have first meeting over breakfast at Toronto diner

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney came together for their first face-to-face meeting on Wednesday morning, ahead of Ford's upcoming trip to Washington D.C. to address the ongoing trade issues with the U.S. The breakfast meeting was held at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke, located at 123 Rexdale Blvd., and was a chance for the two leaders to strategize on how to approach U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration regarding tariffs and free trade concerns. "This morning, I met with Mark Carney, Canada's incoming prime minister for a positive and productive discussion," Ford wrote in a statement posted to X.The premier emphasized the importance of holding ground against U.S. tariffs, writing that he and Carney agreed "on the need to stand firm and strong in the face of President Trump's threats, including additional retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, which will raise costs for American businesses and...

Transport

23 h. ago Golden Ears park camping reservations reopen next week after storm damage

Campground reservations for three sites — Gold Creek, Alouette and North Beach — will open next Wednesday, March 19, at 7 a.m.

Events

23 h. ago Woman, 46, and daughter, 9, killed in Oshawa house fire that injured husband and girl, 12

The woman’s husband, 56, and their 12-year-old daughter were taken to hospital for treatment

Events

23 h. ago Investors Wonder If Any Rally Can Stick as S&P Surrenders Gains

The stock market’s quick burst out of the gate Wednesday morning faded just as fast, sending more than 300 S&P 500 Index stocks lower in less than two hours, meaning investors seeking a bottom in the market probably should keep looking.

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23 h. ago What would the Ottawa Charge do without Emerance Maschmeyer? There is a safe save option

Coaches and players often speak of overcoming adversity, but it comes in varying degrees. On Wednesday morning – if they hadn’t been told before going to bed the night before – members of the Ottawa Charge were waiting to hear if they would have to continue to push for a playoff spot without their MVP. […]

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27 h. ago Miata Metals Begins 10,000 Meter Diamond Drill Program at the Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miata Metals Corp. (CSE: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has commenced its 10,000 metre diamond core drilling program at the Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname (“Sela Creek”). The Company is currently testing the Stranger target, one of […]

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