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Crane accidents 'a huge concern' after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver

Crane accidents 'a huge concern' after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver

WorkSafeBC has said there were 22 incidents involving tower cranes from 2019 to 2023, including the Kelowna collapse.
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'I'm too far away': Five Canadians dead in plane that crashed near downtown Nashville

'I'm too far away': Five Canadians dead in plane that crashed near downtown Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The pilot of a single-engine plane that crashed near downtown Nashville told air traffic controllers he could see the runway they were clearing for an emergency landing. But he said he couldn’t reach it.
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B.C. introduces legislation to cut the poverty rate by 60 per cent over next decade

B.C. introduces legislation to cut the poverty rate by 60 per cent over next decade

VICTORIA — David Kennedy says his recent retirement came as a lifestyle shock, especially financially. The 67-year-old Nanaimo, B.C.
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Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces

Federal tax change could raise electricity, gas bills in some provinces

OTTAWA — A proposed income tax change to crack down on cross-border tax avoidance could unintentionally hike power bills and natural gas rates for consumers, Electricity Canada is warning.
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Edmonton City Hall attack 'politically motivated,' supporting terror charges: RCMP

Edmonton City Hall attack 'politically motivated,' supporting terror charges: RCMP

EDMONTON — Mounties say they believe an attack on Edmonton City Hall in January was politically motivated, meaning it reaches the legal threshold for terrorism charges. Supt.
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Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health-care services in territory

Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health-care services in territory

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut and the federal government are spending nearly $36 million to improve access to health care in the territory. The agreement, announced in Iqaluit, is to increase the number of Inuit working in health care.
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PBO expects inflation to fall to 2% by end of year, deficit to grow amid weak economy

PBO expects inflation to fall to 2% by end of year, deficit to grow amid weak economy

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is projecting inflation will return to the Bank of Canada's two per cent target by the end of the year and the federal deficit will grow amid weakening economic conditions.
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B.C.'s securities watchdog fined rule breakers $430M. Why can't it make them pay?

B.C.'s securities watchdog fined rule breakers $430M. Why can't it make them pay?

VANCOUVER — Ronald McHaffie said he had big plans to build a ski resort near Hope, 150 km east of Vancouver, ahead of the 2010 Olympics. He cut an unlikely figure, with a Grizzly Adams beard and no history of resort development.
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Man arrested in Port Moody, B.C., after driving car into sea for video livestream

Man arrested in Port Moody, B.C., after driving car into sea for video livestream

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a man may be charged after he allegedly drove his vehicle into the sea as part of a livestreamed video. Const.
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State funeral for former prime minister Mulroney to be held in Montreal March 23

State funeral for former prime minister Mulroney to be held in Montreal March 23

OTTAWA — A state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be held on March 23 in Montreal. Mulroney died Feb. 29 at a Florida hospital following a recent fall at his Palm Beach home. He was 84.
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