British Columbians living in long-term and assisted homes due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots

An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a light rail train car. Calgary police say the boy was walking in a marked crosswalk at Banff Trail Station when the CTrain entered the station. The pedestrian barriers weren't down, and the train struck the boy. Police say the boy's injuries aren't believed to be life threatening, but he was taken to hospital for treatment. They also say the driver of the train was arrested. Calgary Transit says trains resumed running at the station after it was closed for a little more than an hour.

A student massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault after police say a woman was touched inappropriately at a teaching clinic. Police say the complainant visited the Professional Institute of Management & Technology's massage therapy clinic last month for a massage. A second-year student with the clinic was assigned and allegedly touched the woman inappropriately several times and left her feeling uncomfortable. The woman reported the matter to clinic staff, who launched an internal investigation and informed police. Police say the 21-year-old accused is believ

Canada could suffer significant economic losses if U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff war becomes a reality, according to economists. While election promises may differ from actual policy, experts warn that a renewed trade war could lead to substantial new costs for Canada. Rebecca Young, Vice President and Economist at the Bank of Nova Scotia, noted that if Canada is hit by serious economic shocks, any government in power would likely need to introduce relief packages. She compared the potential situation to past crises such as the 2008 financial meltdown and the 2020 COVID-19 p

Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old Florida State University student and the son of a longtime sheriff’s deputy, opened fire outside the university's student union on Thursday, killing two non-students and injuring at least six others. The incident occurred around lunchtime, sparking chaos as students and visitors scrambled for safety, some hiding in a bowling alley and even a freight elevator inside the building. Law enforcement responded quickly to the scene. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell stated that officers confronted Ikner and shot him after he refused to follow their commands. He w

Premier David Eby has expressed his government's readiness to implement free trade with other Canadian provinces ahead of the federal deadline. Speaking to reporters in Victoria, Eby confirmed that legislation to support this initiative has already been introduced and that British Columbia is prepared to move forward immediately. He said the province is ready to implement it now, emphasizing that other provinces will not be required to formally recognize B.C.’s trade rules for the system to function. The legislation in question, Bill 7, aims to eliminate internal trade barriers and promote