Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Murder was 'unexpected' by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears
VANCOUVER - A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence counsel says it wasn't planned and that evidence at the trial doesn't support a first-degree murder conviction...
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Advocacy group calls for worker trust fund after N.B. company's $1M fine
Estefania Montes says she couldn't afford groceries while working for a New Brunswick shellfish processing company in 2023. "When I was working for the company, I spent money, I didn't make any money,...
Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Closing grain prices Wednesday, October 8
Durum: 274.93 Feed Barley: 198.59 Canola: ...
Ryan Young Oct 08, 2025

Ailing Argonauts aim to upset robust Roughriders in Thanksgiving action
Quarterback woes continue for the Toronto Argonauts. Chad Kelly has spent the entire season on the injured list, recovering from the leg injury he suffered in last year's East Division final. Now it l...
Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Executives say focus on mutual wins key to breakthrough on U.S. trade
TORONTO - While Prime Minister Mark Carney left a meeting in Washington without any trade deal breakthroughs, he's still garnering support from the leaders of some of Canada's biggest companies for hi...
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Sign outside Vancouver mansion during B.C. election period said NDP is 'Communist'
VANCOUVER - Elections BC says billionaire Chip Wilson contravened third-party election advertising rules when he put up signs in front of his Vancouver mansion last year, one of which said the NDP is ...
Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores now behind workers' pickets in escalation
Job action by British Columbia public service workers is putting pressure on craft brewers, with the head of one industry group saying major players are facing a cash flow crunch, while smaller brewer...
Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday as part of a larger pitch on linking energy co-operatio...
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are calling for a new limit on birthright citizenship, a measure they say would mirror the rules in peer countries and curb the risk of abuse of the immigration system. Unde...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025

Average asking rents drop for 12th straight month, but Sask. drops the least
TORONTO — Average rent in Saskatchewan has declined just 0.3 per cent since last year, the smallest decline of all the provinces. The average is now $1,374. Average asking rents in Canada f...
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press Oct 08, 2025










