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Man banned from B.C. Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise

Man banned from B.C. Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise

Police said the man was wearing a disguise and speaking “in an odd high-pitched accent that was either Australian or British.”
U.S. is holding Nexus trusted-traveller program 'hostage,' Canadian envoy says

U.S. is holding Nexus trusted-traveller program 'hostage,' Canadian envoy says

The 13 enrolment centres in Canada, jointly staffed by Canadian and U.S. officers, remain closed amid a dispute over legal protections for the U.S. officers who work there. 
Why Canada’s loonie is no longer a petro-dollar

Why Canada’s loonie is no longer a petro-dollar

High oil prices used to mean a stronger Canadian dollar -- not anymore
Sentencing set to wrap for Dutch man convicted of sextortion of B.C. teen

Sentencing set to wrap for Dutch man convicted of sextortion of B.C. teen

A sentencing hearing is expected to conclude today in a New Westminster, B.C., courtroom for the man convicted of multiple sexual offences against teenager Amanda Todd.
Four charged following Stampede drug trafficking investigation

Four charged following Stampede drug trafficking investigation

Police find $33,000 worth of cocaine and $14,000 in cash after search warrants executed in Calgary.
Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize with comment on unvaccinated

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she didn't mean to trivialize prejudice faced by minority communities when she suggested unvaccinated people have experienced the most discrimination she has ever seen in her lifetime.
Trial underway for Alberta man accused in killing of neighbour

Trial underway for Alberta man accused in killing of neighbour

The previously postponed trial of an Airdrie man accused of killing his neighbour over a business dispute got underway at the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary on Oct. 11.
Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating

Man killed in RCMP shooting near Edmonton, police watchdog investigating

Police investigating whether shooting on Highway 21 near New Sarepta is related to an earlier incident where shots were fired.
B.C. premier calls Smith's comments on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable'

B.C. premier calls Smith's comments on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable'

“I just disagree with her, I believe the vast majority of Canadians understood that we had a collective responsibility (to get vaccinated)," said B.C. Premier John Horgan.
Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

The identical twin sisters, who were born and raised in Calgary, returned to the city earlier this year to film an Amazon Prime series that looks at their teen years in the 1990s.
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