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Salmon farming company appeals judge's ruling in defamation case

Salmon farming company appeals judge's ruling in defamation case

A British Columbia salmon farming company is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss a defamation case against an industry critic.
Man pleads guilty in death of traffic flagger

Man pleads guilty in death of traffic flagger

A man has pleaded guilty at the start of his trial in Abbotsford, for the death of a traffic flagger. Thor Michael Shay has admitted to a single count of driving without due care and attention in connection with the July 15, 2010, death of Don Cain.
Police arrest man with gun in downtown Vancouver

Police arrest man with gun in downtown Vancouver

A Surrey man has been arrested after a standoff with police in a downtown Vancouver hotel for almost 10 hours Monday morning. Officers were called to the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel at about 2: 30 a.m.
Long gun 'safer' with serial numbers

Long gun 'safer' with serial numbers

The Conservative government that earlier this year killed the long-gun registry now says placing serial numbers on rifles and shotguns contributes to public safety by allowing police to trace them to their legal owners. Starting Dec.
Reyat renews perjury fight

Reyat renews perjury fight

Air India bomber asks Supreme Court to review 2010 conviction
Marois says meeting with Harper 'excellent'

Marois says meeting with Harper 'excellent'

Their future meetings risk being a lot frostier, but Quebec Premier Pauline Marois said her first encounter with Stephen Harper was "excellent.
Canada's 132-year-old Hansard goes high-tech

Canada's 132-year-old Hansard goes high-tech

Long before there was Facebook or Twitter, the closest thing MPs had to a "status update" was Hansard - the official transcripts of the debates in the House of Commons.
Ontario moves to help animals

Ontario moves to help animals

The Ontario government vowed Wednesday to strengthen its animal-welfare laws following allegations of mistreatment of animals at Marineland, an amusement park in Niagara Falls.
Rock victim identified

Rock victim identified

The B.C. Coroners Service has identified the 36-year-old Calgary woman killed when a rock hit her in the head after smashing through the windshield of the vehicle she was travelling Friday in southeast B.C.
Quebec Liberals counter claims at corruption probe

Quebec Liberals counter claims at corruption probe

Rocked by allegations of illegal financing, the Quebec Liberals mounted a counter-attack in defence of their party's reputation Wednesday.