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Red Sea attacks could push more cargo to Port of Vancouver after record year: CEO

Red Sea attacks could push more cargo to Port of Vancouver after record year: CEO

Attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea could drive more shippers toward the Port of Vancouver after a year of record-high volumes, its CEO said.
B.C. funds nearly 600 new affordable rental homes in the Interior, North

B.C. funds nearly 600 new affordable rental homes in the Interior, North

OKANAGAN FALLS, B.C. — The latest funding to flow through British Columbia's Community Housing Fund will add nearly 600 rental homes to communities in the Interior and northern B.C.
Kiner-Falefa hits first homer as a Jay, Toronto downs Boston 5-1

Kiner-Falefa hits first homer as a Jay, Toronto downs Boston 5-1

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit his first home run as a Blue Jay to key a three-run second inning and Toronto defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-1 in spring training action Friday.
Pastor among four Cree Nation victims killed in collision in rural Quebec

Pastor among four Cree Nation victims killed in collision in rural Quebec

CHAPAIS, Que. — The pastor of a Cree Nation church and other people en route to medical appointments were among the victims of a head-on collision in rural Quebec on Thursday that killed five people.
Man, woman arrested after crash in Sooke, B.C., led to 'explosive device,' police say

Man, woman arrested after crash in Sooke, B.C., led to 'explosive device,' police say

SOOKE, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a man and a woman are in custody after a crash that led to the discovery of an "explosive device." RCMP in Sooke, B.C.
Manitoba projects deficit close to $2B, government launches health-care audits

Manitoba projects deficit close to $2B, government launches health-care audits

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government issued a new, higher deficit projection Friday and announced financial audits of health authorities to crack down on what it called overspending.
Veterans pan move to end military investigation, prosecution of sexual misconduct

Veterans pan move to end military investigation, prosecution of sexual misconduct

OTTAWA — Veterans and advocates say the government's move to end the military's ability to prosecute sexual assault and similar crimes will push more cases into an already overburdened justice system, and won't solve the real problem.
Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire Network granted extension to creditor protection

Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire Network granted extension to creditor protection

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge approved Friday an extension to a court order protecting Atlantic Canada's largest media company from a long list of creditors owed more than $90 million.
Nova Scotia strikes deal with private company for renovated health centre

Nova Scotia strikes deal with private company for renovated health centre

HALIFAX — A provincial health-care renovation project that has drawn pointed criticism from Nova Scotia’s auditor general is being turned over to a private company.
B.C. fugitive found in Puerto Rico returned to Canada to stand trial for murder

B.C. fugitive found in Puerto Rico returned to Canada to stand trial for murder

SURREY, B.C. — Police say a Canadian gang leader who escaped to Puerto Rico and posed as a businessman has been returned to Canada to face trial for his alleged role in a 2009 homicide in Vancouver.