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Elder Mary Ann Thomas and Charlie George, of the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Centres, welcome the new Indigenous signage unveiled on the grounds of the B.C. legislature, once the site of an Indigenous village, in Victoria on Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dirk Meissner

B.C.’s ‘largest symbol of colonialism’ now lined with Indigenous signage

Signs in region’s Lekwungen language unveiled as legislature aims to be more welcoming and inclusive

Elder Mary Ann Thomas and Charlie George, of the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Centres, welcome the new Indigenous signage unveiled on the grounds of the B.C. legislature, once the site of an Indigenous village, in Victoria on Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dirk Meissner
The emergency department entrance to St. Paul’s hospital in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Thursday, March 19, 2020. The British Columbia government has announced a workaround to help those who want to use medical assistance in dying while they are being treated St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Workaround found for religious ban on assistance in dying at B.C. hospital

Vancouver Coastal Health will set up a clinical space adjacent to Vancouver’s St. Paul’s hospital

The emergency department entrance to St. Paul’s hospital in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Thursday, March 19, 2020. The British Columbia government has announced a workaround to help those who want to use medical assistance in dying while they are being treated St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
As of Thursday, people having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress can call or text 988 to reach a trained responder no matter where they live in Canada. A person uses a cellphone in Ottawa on Monday, July 18, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada launches round-the-clock 988 suicide crisis helpline

‘It’s explicitly a suicide prevention service and responders are trained in suicide prevention’

As of Thursday, people having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress can call or text 988 to reach a trained responder no matter where they live in Canada. A person uses a cellphone in Ottawa on Monday, July 18, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Closing arguments for the first-degree murder trial of Ibrahim Ali are expected to begin today at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Final arguments to start in B.C. murder trial of Ibrahim Ali

Ali accused in the 2017 death of a 13-year-old girl found in B.C. park

The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Closing arguments for the first-degree murder trial of Ibrahim Ali are expected to begin today at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Downtown Calgary is seen from the air on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. New research has found that nearly 60 per cent of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa are either inaccessible or partially inaccessible to people with disabilities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Disabled blocked from about 60% of public spaces in major Canadian cities

Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary reviewed in University of Calgary-led study

Downtown Calgary is seen from the air on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. New research has found that nearly 60 per cent of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa are either inaccessible or partially inaccessible to people with disabilities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Survivors’ Flag hangs to honour Indigenous Peoples who were forced to attend residential schools, on the grounds of the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. (Chad Hipolito/Canadian Press)

Feds pause $2M residential school unmarked grave consultant contract

Decision to hire international firm criticized by those who say project should be Indigineous-led

The Survivors’ Flag hangs to honour Indigenous Peoples who were forced to attend residential schools, on the grounds of the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. (Chad Hipolito/Canadian Press)
A lawyer for a pharmaceutical firm says holding a single trial in British Columbia to determine each province’s damages related to opioid health care costs would be a “monster of complexity.” Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in this June 20, 2012 photo.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Pharma lawyer suggests B.C. opioid class action suit too big to certify

Johnson and Johnson rep argues certification would ‘burden’ B.C.’s justice system

A lawyer for a pharmaceutical firm says holding a single trial in British Columbia to determine each province’s damages related to opioid health care costs would be a “monster of complexity.” Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in this June 20, 2012 photo.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
American prosecutors say a man allegedly involved in a murder plot against a Sikh activist on U.S. soil also discussed the killing of Canadian Hardeep Singh Nijjar, just hours after Nijjar was gunned down outside a British Columbia temple. The murder-for-hire plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was revealed in a U.S. Federal Court indictment. Pannun speaks, Sept. 26, 2014 in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Craig Ruttle

Prosecutors say accused in U.S. murder plot talked about B.C. man’s killing

Indictment alleges Nikhil Gupta was recruited to orchestrate death of American Sikh activist

American prosecutors say a man allegedly involved in a murder plot against a Sikh activist on U.S. soil also discussed the killing of Canadian Hardeep Singh Nijjar, just hours after Nijjar was gunned down outside a British Columbia temple. The murder-for-hire plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was revealed in a U.S. Federal Court indictment. Pannun speaks, Sept. 26, 2014 in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Craig Ruttle
The Bank of Canada is framed by fall-coloured leaves in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. The Bank of Canada’s public consultations on the creation of a digital Canadian dollar reveal most respondents are opposed to it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A digital loonie can wait, Canadians tell Bank of Canada

Vast majority do not trust the Bank of Canada to issue a secure digital currency

The Bank of Canada is framed by fall-coloured leaves in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. The Bank of Canada’s public consultations on the creation of a digital Canadian dollar reveal most respondents are opposed to it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A clear majority of Canadians say higher immigration is fuelling the housing crisis and putting pressure on the health care system, a new Leger poll suggests. Travellers arrive at Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Canadians say immigration feeding into housing, health care squeeze: poll

Leger survey also indicates Conservatives maintaining sizable lead over governing Liberals

A clear majority of Canadians say higher immigration is fuelling the housing crisis and putting pressure on the health care system, a new Leger poll suggests. Travellers arrive at Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Google, Ottawa strike $100M deal on controversial Online News Act

Google had warned that it would block news from its search engine in Canada over the legislation

Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Snow-covered cattle stand in a pasture near Didsbury, Alta. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Many in Western Canada may not get a white Christmas this year as El Niño will bring warmer temperatures and below-normal snowfall to the region, according to The Weather Network’s forecast for the next three months. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

El Nino-fuelled warm start to winter could change: Weather Network

Brown Christmas appears likely for B.C. ,with drier weather puncuated by a few downpours

Snow-covered cattle stand in a pasture near Didsbury, Alta. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Many in Western Canada may not get a white Christmas this year as El Niño will bring warmer temperatures and below-normal snowfall to the region, according to The Weather Network’s forecast for the next three months. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Karina Gould rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Pharmacare not likely before 2024, despite Liberals promise to NDP

Government still working on details of the bill in concert with New Democrats

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Karina Gould rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier, bottom, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Canucks ship Beauvillier to Chicago in exchange for late pick

Vancouver winger has 8 points this year, spends last than a year on the West Coast

Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier, bottom, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson scores winner, Boeser scores 2 as Canucks beat Ducks 3-1

Vancouver hosts Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday

Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Piping is seen on the top of a receiving platform which will be connected to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline terminus at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction, in Kitimat, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Deadline met, B.C’s Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete

$14.5 billion pipeline is the first completed to the West Coast in 70 years

Piping is seen on the top of a receiving platform which will be connected to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline terminus at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction, in Kitimat, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee is expected to be sentenced today. The Ontario Superior Court building is seen in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

“Horrific’ incel-fuelled fatal sword attack results in life sentence

Then 17-year-old killed one woman, injured another motivated by violent and misogynistic ideology

A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee is expected to be sentenced today. The Ontario Superior Court building is seen in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel
Defence lawyers representing two high-profile “Freedom Convoy” organizers are expected to present more new evidence today as they lay out their case. Tamara Lich arrives for her trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Lich defence focuses on ‘Hold the line’ Freedom Convoy rallying cry

Statement doesn’t imply encouragement of illegal activity, protest organizer’s lawyer says

Defence lawyers representing two high-profile “Freedom Convoy” organizers are expected to present more new evidence today as they lay out their case. Tamara Lich arrives for her trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Police secure a crime scene where multiple people were killed in the 100 block of Langside Street in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. A Metro Vancouver MP says he stands by his social media post that questioned if there was a connection between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and a weekend shooting in Manitoba that killed four people.THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

B.C. MP sorry for post linking Poilievre to Winnipeg shootings

Liberal Ken Hardie’s social media post referred to “the ‘creep’ on the Canadian side”

Police secure a crime scene where multiple people were killed in the 100 block of Langside Street in Winnipeg on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. A Metro Vancouver MP says he stands by his social media post that questioned if there was a connection between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and a weekend shooting in Manitoba that killed four people.THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
A new study published Tuesday found that non-urgent emergency department visits among people who are homeless have increased dramatically over the last several winters in Ontario, especially in Toronto. A homeless encampment is pictured in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Growing number of homeless finding shelter, warmth in Canada’s ERs

Ontario study found 24% jump across the province over the past 5 winters

A new study published Tuesday found that non-urgent emergency department visits among people who are homeless have increased dramatically over the last several winters in Ontario, especially in Toronto. A homeless encampment is pictured in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young