Politics

‘The Israeli Cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement,’ said Benjamin Netanyahu’s office Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, Dec. 9, 2024. Photo by Maya Alleruzzo /The Associated Press Hamas has reneged on parts of the ceasefire agreement … Read more

An impressive list of panelists has been assembled for this special Conversations Live event, which will be streamed live from Prince George Panelists include Crystal Smith, chief councillor of the Haisla Nation.Photo by Rich Lam /THE CANADIAN PRESS Conversations Live goes on the road this week to Prince George for a special edition today at … Read more

Preferred Pacific Developments is suing Atira in B.C. Supreme Court. Read more. Sign on an Atira-run building.Photo by Nathan Griffiths/Postmedia A building restoration company that has been repairing Atira housing on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for five years is suing B.C.’s largest non-profit landlord over hundreds of unpaid invoices. Preferred Pacific Developments has filed a lawsuit … Read more

Daisy — a well decorated champion miniature poodle — is said to simply ‘sparkle’ while soaking up the limelight. She’s ready to face the stiff competition next month in New York City. Read more. Allison Chicorli at her home with ribbons that Daisy has won.Photo by Jason Payne /PNG Coco Chanel had her pearls. Michael … Read more

Real estate players, including Bosa Properties, Concord Pacific, and the City of Vancouver itself, are revising their plans for sites affected by recent changes to the city’s policies on view cones. Scene from Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park as 14 view cones have been eliminated allowing for additional development capacity in the city.Photo by NICK PROCAYLO … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday doubled down on her push for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to drop her anti-trans crusade after the topic sparked a heated exchange at a House Oversight Committee hearing. “Maybe start serving your constituents, maybe actually come up with legislation that will help them so that they know … Read more

‘His conduct represents a marked departure from ordinary standards of behaviour and is deserving of denunciation,’ a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled against Alan Hu A B.C. realtor who purchased this home while a client was still interested in buying it was ordered to repay profits he made from selling the house almost four years … Read more

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