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After six-year wait, B.C. government will release report on kids in care

After six-year wait, B.C. government will release report on kids in care

The B.C. government plans to finally deliver on a six-year-old promise to release regular reports on the status of 8,000 children in its care.

China's new leader says corruption is a danger

China's new leader, Xi Jinping, is highlighting corruption as a scourge that could bring down the Communist Party, though he has yet to offer any specific new proposals to stop it.

Rights groups condemn missing-women inquiry, write own recommendations

Three B.C. human rights organizations are jointly panning the Missing Women's Inquiry as a failure even before the inquiry's report and recommendations are handed to the province. The B.C.

Flooding closes Gold River road

Highway 28 linking Campbell River and Gold River was closed in both directions Monday due to flooding, according to the DriveB.C. website. A detour about 20 kilometres long was established via the Elk River Logging Road.

Commentary: While Gaza roils, Egypt has issues at home

By Trudy RubinCAIRO — I came to Egypt to examine the impact a Muslim Brotherhood president has had on the country. Egyptian liberals and moderate Muslims have been struggling with religious political parties over the role of Islam in the state.

Mr. Floatie shut out of Green Party rally

CINDY E. HARNETT The infamous Mr. Floatie’s first public appearance in about four years at a Green Party rally Monday night was thwarted when the man in the feces costume said he was shown the door.
Victoria hotelier charged after stabbing spree

Victoria hotelier charged after stabbing spree

Part-owner Wally Meng faces five charges of aggravated assault after five employees stabbed with scissors at Red Lion complex
Sade, 10, just wants to see dad

Sade, 10, just wants to see dad

Even more than a visit from Santa Claus, Sadé Ashby longs for a visit from her father, who lives in Barbados and hasn't seen her in nearly three years.

Seven survivors of Manitoba plane crash in stable condition

Seven survivors of a fatal plane crash in northwestern Manitoba were in stable condition in several different hospitals on Monday.

Military mulled increase in drug testing

National Defence quietly examined the idea of designating more positions within the military as "safety sensitive" in order to catch and punish soldiers for illegal drug use. Internal documents show the Canadian Army was particularly concerned.