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B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The B.C. government says it's introducing new protections for ride-hailing and food delivery app workers including a minimum wage, compensation for expenses and other standards...
Nov 16, 2023

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say
Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 after failing to find a promoter, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. Th...
Nov 16, 2023

Leak of B.C. police document on gang murders prompts investigations, warning
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - British Columbia's gang squad and the Abbotsford Police Department say a sensitive law enforcement intelligence document was posted on an online media site. A statement from police ...
Nov 16, 2023

Leak of B.C. police document on gang murders prompts investigations, warning
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - British Columbia's gang squad and the Abbotsford Police Department say a sensitive law enforcement intelligence document was posted on an online media site. A statement from police ...
Nov 16, 2023

Jamal Murray edging closer to return from hamstring injury and will join Nuggets on 5-game trip
DENVER (AP) - Jamal Murray is edging closer to a return from a hamstring injury and will join the Denver Nuggets on their upcoming five-game trip. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Thursday after prac...
Nov 16, 2023

Raptors look ahead to rematch with Celtics, NBA In-Season Tournament opener
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says he misses Cup competition from his days roaming benches in Europe. He will get a taste of something similar when Toronto hosts the Boston Celtics on Fri...
Nov 16, 2023

Halifax security forum to include former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak
HALIFAX - Leaders from democratic nations, including a former Israeli prime minister, are gathering Friday in Halifax for a three-day conference on global security. This year, the annual Halifax Inter...
Nov 16, 2023

More community support would help people stay out of care homes: Seniors' advocate
BURNABY, B.C. - A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in British Columbia recommends the provincial government increases staff, improves food and boosts access to community services...
Nov 16, 2023

Transportation Safety Board says fatal crash linked to undetected helicopter defect
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says an undetected defect deep within the engine of a helicopter caused a fatal crash on northern Vancouver Island last year. The board's investigation...
Nov 16, 2023

Transportation Safety Board says fatal crash linked to undetected helicopter defect
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says an undetected defect deep within the engine of a helicopter caused a fatal crash on northern Vancouver Island last year. The board's investigation...
Nov 16, 2023

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