David Eby promised to expand financial supports and job protections for sick British Columbians if he wins this month’s provincial election, throwing barbs at his main opponent in the process.
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Quebec premier floats idea of ‘waiting zones’ in Canada for asylum seekers
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says his government has asked Ottawa to set up “waiting zones” for asylum seekers, as is the practice in France.
McGill law faculty agrees to suspend strike pending meeting with arbitrator
The union representing law professors at McGill University has agreed to suspend its strike until the next meeting with an arbitrator.
Man critically injured in shooting in East York: paramedics
One man suffered life-threatening injuries following a shooting in East York early Tuesday morning.
Military issues warning ahead of explosives training on B.C. island
The Department of National Defence is warning boaters in British Columbia to avoid a small island southwest of Victoria this week as the military conducts routine, but potentially dangerous, demolition training.
‘I don’t want to bury more people’: Son of Canadians slain in Lebanon implores Ottawa
Ottawa must do more to help Canadian citizens leave Lebanon, says the son of a Canadian couple killed last week when an Israeli bomb hit their car in the country’s south.
Ontario man accused of making up story about theft of his vehicle after crashing it in field
A 40-year-old man is accused of making up a story about the theft of his vehicle, which police say he abandoned after crashing in a field in Ramara Township.
$70K of cocaine seized during traffic stop in southeast Winnipeg
Three men are facing charges after a traffic stop netted $70,000 worth of cocaine on Thursday.
Flaming motorcycle leads to drug, weapon charges: WPS
A Winnipeg man is behind bars after a stolen motorcycle he was filling up with gas suddenly caught fire.
B.C. election campaign officially underway
The British Columbia election campaign is set to officially start today, with Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin issuing the writ for the Oct. 19 vote.
