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WestJet pilots, airline reach tentative deal ahead of strike: Union

A tentative agreement was reached this morning between WestJet and the union representing WestJet pilots.The airline is preparing to resume its operations but the airline says that since many flights have already been cancelled, i...

Crisis line expansions will support survivors of gender-based violence

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre (Salal) and the Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS) have received new federal funding to enhance their crisis lines, which provide 24/7 provincewide, comprehensive, specialized g...

Smoky haze from active wildfires forecasted to worsen in B.C. Interior

Environment Canada says smoke from wildfires in the B.C. Interior is expected to worsen in the coming days, bringing poor air quality and associated health risks.In a special air quality statement, Environment Canada and the B.C. ...

Vancouver police investigating alleged sex assault at English Bay

Vancouver police say a suspect sexually assaulted a woman in English Bay while claiming to be a massage therapist.The woman called 911 to report the incident and the suspect was arrested.Police say that the suspect may have contac...

Justice Minister introduces legislation to reform Canada’s bail system

Justice Minister David Lametti introduced a bill in the House of Commons today to change Canada's bail system.The bill has been named C-48, and will change the bail system of the Criminal Code.The bill tightens bail for repeat vio...

B.C. cancer treatment: Province to send patients to U.S

B.C. health minister says some breast and prostate cancer patients will be referred to two clinics in Washington in an effort to reduce wait times for radiation therapy.Starting May 29th, Adrian Dix says B.C. Cancer will offer eli...

WestJet pilots issue Friday strike notice as thousands plan for long-weekend travel

The union representing WestJet pilots has given a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government on Monday night.Pilots may go on strike before the May long-weekend.A lockout notice has also been issued by the WestJet Gro...

North Van RCMP shares child's apology letter after mistaken 911 call

The North Vancouver Mounties say a child has written a letter of apology to them after calling 911 by mistake.RCMP say the child, possibly an elementary age, arrived with his parents on Saturday and left an apology note, along wit...

Calgary Liberal MP shares voicemails with death threats, slurs against him & family

Calgary Skyview Liberal MP George Chahal has received death threats.The bully also threatened his family and made racist comments.Chahal has posted two videos in this regard on his social media.These are a total of four minutes of...