Politics

LOADINGERROR LOADING Donald Trump posted online a list of people he said are not welcome to serve in his second administration, many of whom he also referred to with derogatory nicknames. Critics called it a “blacklist” and said it proves the president-elect wants total loyalty from government workers when he returns to office on Monday. … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING Elex Michaelson, a news anchor with Fox 11 Los Angeles, issued a brutal reminder to elected officials that “people are really hurting” amid his city’s devastating wildfires as he scolded those who’ve tried to politicize the tragedy. “It is disgusting and gross that any leader would take this opportunity as a moment to … Read more

The lawsuit claims UMG releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ — which allegedly calls for ‘violent retribution’ against Drake — led to incidents at his home Canadian rapper Drake, left, and his rival Kendrick Lamar.Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images TORONTO — A defamation lawsuit filed by Drake against Universal … Read more

Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar estimated more than 40 of his friends and former colleagues had been killed in the Gaza war. People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in Toronto on Saturday Sept. 7, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug IvesPhoto by Doug Ives /The Canadian Press Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar said he cried tears of joy after … Read more

The data was released Wednesday in response to an order in November from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner for the force to share the statistics. The Victoria Police Department says it has released race-based use-of-force data for a six-year period after being ordered by the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner to share the statistics in November … Read more

Hate crimes targeting Jews and Muslims have risen across Canada since the war started after a Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas Anti-Israel protesters celebrate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in downtown Montreal on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.Photo by Dave Sidaway/Postmedia OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed news of a ceasefire deal to … Read more

Ravi Parmar promised the industry $5 million and more timber for value-added lumber manufacturers, along with a review of B.C. Timber sales. The B.C. Tories want “tangible action.” B.C. Forest Minister Ravi Parmar.Photo by DARRYL DYCK /THE CANADIAN PRESS The B.C. government offered the province’s beleaguered forest sector more help Wednesday in the form of … Read more

An exclusive book excerpt details the epic battle to save the historic Rocky Mountain town in Alberta A wildfire-devastated neighbourhood in Jasper, Alta., on Aug. 19, 2024.Photo by Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press In Jasper on Fire: Five Days of Hell in a Rocky Mountain Paradise, journalist Matthew Scace delivers a gripping account of a town under … Read more

The suit alleges the company misled investors about the expected profitability of its artificial intelligence services Telus’s digital services division is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated its AI capabilities and prospects for profit.Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /PNG A class-action lawsuit launched last month in B.C. Supreme Court alleges Telus overstated its artificial … Read more

The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of B.C. says it’s sharing the list to educate the public on what may or may not be an issue for bylaw officers The professional association for B.C. bylaw workers says its top 10 “interesting” calls received last yearPhoto by DARRYL DYCK /THE CANADIAN PRESS The professional association … Read more