In the 73 minutes on Tuesday afternoon that it took for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and five other dignitaries to officially open the 15th global talks to save nature from human destruction, statistics suggest another 4,000 hectares of forest around the world was lost to…

A B.C. stuntwoman is getting accolades for her extraordinary accomplishments, including work in the latest Marvel blockbuster. And no one is prouder than her mother, who has her own history in the business. The pair have been blazing a trail for Black women in the…

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not obligate Ottawa to repatriate Canadians held in Syrian camps, a government lawyer told a Federal Court hearing Tuesday. Family members of 23 detained Canadians — six women, four men and 13 children — are asking the court…

The revelation that  Vancouver has at least one secret police station operated by Chinese authorities is a cause of great concern, say local experts. A Spanish civil rights group, Safeguard Defenders, revealed in a report that there were Chinese police operations around the world, including three in…

With the introduction of new provincial legislation, Saskatchewan First Nations could soon be able to license and regulate cannabis retail stores on-reserve. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan government introduced two pieces of legislation that lay the groundwork for increased First Nations self-governance.Under the amendments, First Nations…

Damage is extensive after one of Kingston’s sleeping cabins used to shelter homeless individuals caught fire overnight. The flames also damaged two adjoining cabins at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.One person was treated for minor injuries, but it’s believed three occupants have been left homeless again.One wall…