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B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run

B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run

British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen anglers wondering if this would be their year. "Do you think there's going to be a salmon opening, Dean?" Now they have the answer.
Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests

Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests

Green space helped protect the mental health of city-bound Canadians during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests, even as the number of people with depression surged.
Air Canada flight attendants to vote on proposed pay increase next week

Air Canada flight attendants to vote on proposed pay increase next week

More than 10,000 flight attendants for Air Canada will begin voting next week on a new tentative agreement that raises wages and establishes a pay structure for time worked when aircraft are on the ground.
Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence

Crown opposes release in teen terror case, files notice to seek adult sentence

MONTREAL — A 17-year-old boy facing charges he intended to carry out an attack on behalf of Islamic State will remain detained after making a brief appearance Thursday at Montreal's youth courthouse on terrorism charges.
Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum

Lucien Bouchard urges Parti Québécois leader to reconsider promise to hold referendum

MONTREAL — Former Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard is advising the leader of the Parti Québécois to "re-examine" his promise to hold a sovereignty referendum in his first mandate if he becomes premier.
Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to social and economic inequalities by 10 per cent by 2035.
Fact File: Most older immigrants don't get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim

Fact File: Most older immigrants don't get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim

Attacks on immigrants to Canada continue to proliferate online, with the latest volley coming from a false claim that immigrants aged 65 and up receive a partial old age security (OAS) pension immediately upon arrival in Canada — and that it comes fr
'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations are denouncing British Columbia's planned month-long closure of Joffre Lakes Park for Indigenous cultural practices as too short, calling it "a fraction" of what they proposed within their title
In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return

In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Anand set to meet with Rubio in Washington Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to have her first official meeting with U.S.
B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

VANCOUVER — The B.C.
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