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Way to move baby whale

Re. Poll: Have you been following the B.C. killer whale calf rescue efforts? (Castanet, April 22) It looks to me like the whale calf won't leave...

Canada's logging industry is seeking a wildfire 'hero' narrative

On a rainy Friday this month, industry executives and government officials were sitting on the fourth floor of a Vancouver casino hotel. From the...

Have you been following the B.C. killer whale calf rescue efforts?

The odds of a two-year old killer whale calf surviving in the open ocean on its own and eventually reuniting with family members remain solid if a...

Do you get medical insurance when you travel?

The experience of a woman seriously injured in a scooter crash in Thailand is a reminder to travellers to do their research before purchasing travel...

Do you agree with using surplus federal and military buildings for residential housing?

The federal government is looking at an old Vernon military building as a potential housing option, but hasn't given details on what that'll...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard enters NBA draft after being named top freshman by SEC coaches

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky reserve guard Reed Sheppard, who was voted the Southeastern Conference's top freshman by coaches after leading the...

The Latest | Seated juror in hush money trial excused as prosecutors ask judge to sanction Trump

Jury selection in Donald Trump ’s hush money trial enters a pivotal phase as the former president returns to court. Attorneys will need to pick...

Should the federal government cut programs and staff to balance the budget before adding new taxes?

Treasury Board President Anita Anand says no government ministry and agency will be left out of the process of cutting 5,000 public-service positions....

Most Canadians think economy, health care worse under Trudeau, according to poll

In May 2020, about one in four Canadians told us that Justin Trudeau performed “better than expected” and “accomplished much”...

Should wealthy Canadians pay higher taxes?

The Liberal government met all its fiscal goals in the federal budget today, including keeping the $40 billion deficit from rising, even as it...

Freeland to present federal budget today after teasing much of it in recent weeks

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the...

BC Labour minister talks task force addressing illicit drug use during stop in Vernon

BC's Labour Minister Harry Bains discussed incoming policy updates to address illicit drug use in B.C. hospitals as he visited Vernon to hear from...

What should be the main thrust of the federal budget—housing, affordability, tax reduction?

Chrystia Freeland donned fresh footwear for the benefit of the cameras today — a long-standing tradition the day before the finance minister...

Members of Quebec health care workers union vote against tentative deal with province

Members of a union representing more than 80,000 health care workers in Quebec have decisively rejected a tentative collective agreement with the...

Should B.C. hospitals have designated space for patients to use illicit drugs?

British Columbia will require every hospital in the province to have a designated space for patients with substance-use disorders to use illicit drugs...

Duke's top two scorers in C Filipowski, G McCain declare for NBA draft

DURHAM, N .C. (AP) — Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain, Duke's top two scorers, are both off the NBA. The two announced their decisions on social...

Adem Bona leaving UCLA after 2 seasons to enter NBA draft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adem Bona is leaving UCLA after two years to enter the NBA draft. The sophomore from Lagos, Nigeria, announced his plans Friday...

Do you have a family doctor?

The British Columbia government is bringing in new digital tools to help hundreds of thousands of residents who need a family doctor find one faster...

Concern with wood towers

Re. Poll: Would you feel safe living in a wooden high-rise? (Castanet, April 10) After seeing the recent Castanet poll results regarding feeling safe...

Wooden highrise safety

Re. Poll: Would you feel safe living in a wooden highrise? (Castanet, April 10) I voted and saw the results. It's a real shame so many people said...

Entry to housing market feels out of reach for 76% of non-owners: CIBC poll

A new poll done for CIBC says 76 per cent of Canadians who don't own a property say entry to the housing market feels out of reach. The bank says...

Would you feel safe living a wooden highrise tower?

The use of mass timber in British Columbia is moving up and expanding to schools, libraries and other construction. The province says it's making...

USC guard Isaiah Collier leaving after 1 season to enter NBA draft in latest departure from program

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Collier is leaving Southern California after one season to enter the NBA draft. The Trojans announced his decision...

McDavid and Vasilevskiy remain tops in the latest NHLPA player poll

NEW YORK (AP) — NHL players still think Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the best skater, Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy is the top goaltender and...

Message delivered: When NHL head coaches go public with criticism

Sheldon Keefe walked into the Maple Leafs locker room and did something he loathed.  Toronto's head coach addressed his team after a loss — a...

No free transit

Re: Poll: Do you support free transit for teens in your community? (Castanet, April 8) I disagree with this. Teenagers need to learn responsibility...

Are you concerned about yourpersonal level of debt?

Accounting and business service firm MNP says debt anxiety among British Columbians has risen greater than across the nation over the past three...

Free transit for seniors

Re: Poll: Do you support free transit for teens in your community? (Castanet, April 8) Teens need to accept responsibility to find their way in the...

Do you support free transit for teens in your community?

The Central Okanagan Board of Education is being asked to support an initiative to provide free public transit to teens up to 18 years of age. The...

Put helicopters on call

Re. Poll: Should B.C. supplement its own wildfire fighting resources with the Canadian Armed Forces more often? (Castanet, April 5) For those of us...

New York appeals judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to delay his April 15 hush money trial

A New York appeals court judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to delay his April 15 hush money criminal trial while he...

Baldrey: 2024 meets 1991? How B.C. election history could repeat itself

A veteran NDP cabinet minister stopped me in the legislature hallway last week and revealed what he thinks is the biggest vulnerability facing his...

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states

Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion should be left to the states in a video released Monday morning outlining his position after...

Should B.C. supplement its own wildfire fighting resources with the Canadian Armed Forces more often?

After last year’s record-breaking wildfires across Canada, preparations have begun in the hopes of mitigating the strain on military resources....

Should Canadian MPs have received a $8,500 pay hike April 1, bringing their annual pay to $203,100?

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is criticizing the federal government for hiking carbon and alcohol taxes today along with increasing Member of...

How the AP selects the college player and coach of the year winners

The Associated Press has announced its annual college basketball player and coach of the year awards. Caitlin Clark of Iowa won the AP Player of the...

Do you think China interferred in the last Canadian federal election?

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says he was startled on election night in 2021 when the vote count fell far outside what his party had...

Are you loyal to one brand of gas station when filling your vehicle or do you go to any gas station?

Everything in Canada is more expensive these days and gas prices are no exception. Some people may be tempted to cut fuel costs by driving around...

B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

B.C. provincial politicians will enjoy a nearly $5,000 increase to their salaries while federal politicians see a $8,500 bump as of April 1. The base...

Gas prices to go up with carbon tax April 1

B.C., federal carbon taxes are the same, so why do British Columbians still pay more? Carbon taxes go up April 1 across Canada, from $65 per tonne of...