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WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Feds to change pesticide oversight

Feds to change pesticide oversight

In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment department will become more involved in pesticide oversight.
Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.
Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised a flag on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning to honour Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools.
Richmond kids smash boards for mental health fundraiser

Richmond kids smash boards for mental health fundraiser

Local martial arts students raised more than $3,000 this year
Hugo the dog is fine: City of Richmond debunks claims of neglect

Hugo the dog is fine: City of Richmond debunks claims of neglect

Posters have been plastered in Richmond and over social media claiming a dog has been neglected.
Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

Wildfire expert says recent rainfall may not impact long-term fire activity

While recent rain might help the short-term wildfire outlook, a Kamloops-based wildfire expert says it may not have much of an impact in the longer term. Mike Flannigan, a Thompson Rivers University wildfire expert and B.C.
Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

The industry association is warning that issues concerning costs, delays and labour are frustrating the ability to build more supply
Watch: An exclusive below the scenes look at the new Broadway Subway tunnel

Watch: An exclusive below the scenes look at the new Broadway Subway tunnel

Take an insider look at the $2.83 billion mega-project happening beneath one of Vancouver's busiest streets.
Federal Court ruling allows CSIS to deploy surveillance technology without warrant

Federal Court ruling allows CSIS to deploy surveillance technology without warrant

A redacted version of the previously-secret decision was published Tuesday, as CSIS warned Canadians about Chinese intelligence strategies