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In the news today: Liberal policy convention, MP crosses the floor, High travel costs
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won’t tower over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!These are the faces of B.C.’s 10-year toxic drug emergency
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
More than 18,000 people have died of drug overdoses since British Columbia declared the issue a public health emergency on April 14, 2016. The crisis has touched the lives of many more survivors, and the friends and families of victims. Here are some of their stories. ‘HE HAD A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE’ When Michelle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. premier says reconciliation won’t stop despite DRIPA suspensions
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has sent a letter to Indigenous leaders, saying he regrets not having more time in the legislative calendar to talk about the government’s plans to suspend sections of a law that has created political and legal friction. In the letter, obtained by The Canadian Press, Eby tries to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Edwin Bergsson’s friend broke down the door of his recording studio in Victoria about five years ago, found him unconscious, and saved his life. “It’s incredible that I’m here today,” Bergsson said in an interview. He had overdosed after taking what he believed was crystal meth. But while he counts himself lucky to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won’t tower over the party’s proceedings. Party faithful will gather as Mark Carney’s ever-expanding big tent of MPs stands on the cusp of achieving a majority government following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frank Stronach’s lawyers to argue some complainants were coached by prosecutors
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Lawyers for Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach are expected to argue today that some of the complainants in his sexual assault case were coached by prosecutors before trial. Defence lawyers are set to bring an abuse of process motion before the court in the final stretch of legal submissions at the businessman’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder lock up the No. 1 seed for the 3rd straight season, putting the champs in elite NBA company
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For the third straight season, the road to the NBA title goes through Oklahoma City. And this latest No. 1 seed has put the Thunder in some storied basketball company. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his defending champs became the seventh team in NBA history to finish with its conference’s best regular-season record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor McDavid nets hat trick on 5-point night as Oilers surge into first place in Pacific Division
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The best way for the Edmonton Oilers to shake off a tough loss was to let Connor McDavid take over the game. One night after his team squandered three separate leads in an overtime defeat at Utah, McDavid delivered the kind of performance Edmonton needed. He scored three goals for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vilma Jää Brings herding calls and mocking songs to Met Opera’s production of ‘Innocence’
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — When Vilma Jää enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music she never expected to end up playing a major role in one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed operas. Kaija Saariaho, Finland’s leading opera composer, was working on a piece called “Innocence” and wanted one of the characters to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ligue 1 leader PSG rests while other teams chase a Champions League spot
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — With Paris Saint-Germain given the weekend off to prepare for its trip to Liverpool in the Champions League, there will be no top-of-the-table clash against Lens this weekend. The French league controversially postponed the 1st vs. 2nd encounter following a request from PSG. Initially set for April 11, it fell between PSG’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paulinho’s hat trick leads Toluca to a 4-2 first-leg win over LA Galaxy
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Portuguese striker Joao Paulo Fernandes Paulinho scored a hat-trick on Thursday and Mexican reigning champion Toluca had a 4-2 victory over MLS side LA Galaxy in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series. Nicolas Castro open the scoring in the 12th minute and Paulinho added goals in the ... Read More »
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