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Evidence cannot support Alberta man's robbery convictions: Supreme Court of Canada

Evidence cannot support Alberta man's robbery convictions: Supreme Court of Canada

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it tossed out an Alberta man's robbery-related convictions because the verdicts were unreasonable and cannot be supported by the evidence.
Three men killed in southeast B.C. avalanche were from Germany: news agency

Three men killed in southeast B.C. avalanche were from Germany: news agency

INVERMERE, B.C. — Three victims of a deadly avalanche in southeastern British Columbia have been identified as German citizens.
B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

"It is not part of our provincial plan," premier said.
In The News for March 3 : Will the Bank of Canada raise its key interest rate again?

In The News for March 3 : Will the Bank of Canada raise its key interest rate again?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Thought of attending parole hearing 'heartbreaking': slain N.B. RCMP officer's wife

Thought of attending parole hearing 'heartbreaking': slain N.B. RCMP officer's wife

FREDERICTON — The wife of one of the New Brunswick RCMP officers murdered in 2014 says she is angry and discouraged after an Appeal Court reduced convicted killer Justin Bourque's parole eligibility. Nadine Larche's husband, Const.
Micro mobility revolution races ahead, as policymakers and police try to keep up

Micro mobility revolution races ahead, as policymakers and police try to keep up

VANCOUVER — Since Gabriel Kwok started riding an electric unicycle on Vancouver's streets nine months ago, he estimates he's logged about 2,000 kilometres on the briefcase-sized vehicle.
B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

VICTORIA — The failure of a massive, multi-year money laundering investigation to yield charges is a "shocking" example of the shortfalls of federal financial crime law, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday.
Members of an Afghan refugee family killed in multi-vehicle crash in B.C.

Members of an Afghan refugee family killed in multi-vehicle crash in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Three members of a family that had newly arrived from Afghanistan were the victims of a multi-vehicle crash in British Columbia's Interior on Wednesday.
Yukon budget lays out $48.2-million surplus, funding for dental, inflation relief

Yukon budget lays out $48.2-million surplus, funding for dental, inflation relief

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government is predicting a $48.2-million surplus in 2023 with a budget promising cash for housing, health care, infrastructure and inflation relief.
Conservative party admits error in failing to give notice of Patrick Brown fundraiser

Conservative party admits error in failing to give notice of Patrick Brown fundraiser

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada saysit made a mistake in failing to give notice of a fundraiser held by disqualified leadership contestant Patrick Brown.