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Death toll among B.C.'s homeless rising, hit 342 people last year: Coroner's report

Death toll among B.C.'s homeless rising, hit 342 people last year: Coroner's report

More than 600 people experiencing homelessness in B.C. died over the past two years, an increase of almost 140 per cent, the B.C. Coroners Service said Thursday in a report.
Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns

Senate passes Liberal bill that enshrines handgun freeze, targets ghost guns

OTTAWA — Senators have passed a government bill that cements restrictions on handguns, increases penalties for firearm trafficking and aims to curb homemade ghost guns.
Fergus should stay as Speaker, pay a fine after controversial video: committee

Fergus should stay as Speaker, pay a fine after controversial video: committee

OTTAWA — The majority of MPs on a House of Commons committee has decided that Greg Fergus should stay in his job as Speaker.
Senate bill would require age verification for Canadians accessing porn sites

Senate bill would require age verification for Canadians accessing porn sites

OTTAWA — A Senate bill that would require Canadians to verify their age to access internet porn is proceeding without the support of the Liberal government, which warns the bill does too little to protect children from online harm.
Truck driver who caused deadly Broncos crash loses latest bid to stay in Canada

Truck driver who caused deadly Broncos crash loses latest bid to stay in Canada

A judge dismissed applications Thursday from the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash and was fighting deportation back to India.
52 commerical and backyard flocks in B.C. have been infected with bird flu

52 commerical and backyard flocks in B.C. have been infected with bird flu

VANCOUVER — More than 50 poultry farms in British Columbia have been infected with avian flu since October, but animal health officials say that rate is slowing as the fall migration of wild birds ends.
Palestinian envoy in Ottawa praises Canada's UN vote for ceasefire, seeks more action

Palestinian envoy in Ottawa praises Canada's UN vote for ceasefire, seeks more action

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador in Ottawa is praising Canada's vote at the United Nations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, while urging the Canadian government to becomethe catalyst for global work toward a two-state solution.
McGill calls tuition hike, new French rules 'targeted attack' on English universities

McGill calls tuition hike, new French rules 'targeted attack' on English universities

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will raise tuition by 30 per cent for out-of-province Canadians and force universities to ensure most of those students are proficient in French when they graduate, a decision the head of McGill University says is "devastati
Ottawa should set deadline to clear immigration backlogs: House of Commons committee

Ottawa should set deadline to clear immigration backlogs: House of Commons committee

OTTAWA — Members of the House of Commons immigration committee say the government should set a deadline to clear immigration application backlogs and appoint an ombudsperson to hold the department accountable.
NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

OTTAWA — The NDP and Liberals have agreed to a new March 1 deadline for the federal government to introduce pharmacare legislation in the House of Commons, as part of the parties' deal to keep the minority government in power.