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B.C. human rights commissioner says guardianship law 'opaque,' lacks oversight

B.C. human rights commissioner says guardianship law 'opaque,' lacks oversight

A British Columbia woman could not find her very ill spouse for three months after her loved one was detained by provincial authorities.
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Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants' protected status set to expire in U.S.

Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants' protected status set to expire in U.S.

MONTREAL — There has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a major border crossing south of Montreal, border officials said Tuesday amid concerns that Trump administration policies could drive another massive influx of migrants
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'Sign of hope' for endangered killer whales as centre confirms newborn calf

'Sign of hope' for endangered killer whales as centre confirms newborn calf

The Centre for Whale Research says one of its field biologists has spotted a new calf in a pod of endangered killer whales off British Columbia's southern coast.
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Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment

Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment

FREDERICTON — A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism from outside groups and within its own ranks for cancelling a speech by a prominent Syrian refugee.
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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON — With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, America's top trade official faced pushback Tuesday from lawmakers alarmed by the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war.
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Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight

Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, calling it a "milestone in sustainable aviation.
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In the news today: Top three federal party leaders in Western Canada

In the news today: Top three federal party leaders in Western Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders in Western Canada today The top three federal party leaders are in Western Canada today.
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
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Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
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