Dolly Parton, country music icon and philanthropist, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, whose songs and screen roles made her a global entertainment star and whose philanthropy reached children, disaster survivors and medical researchers, has died. She was 80.
Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms
My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.
Advocates decry anti-trans narratives after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
As Tumbler Ridge mourns last week's mass shooting that left eight dead and two with serious injuries, advocates are speaking out against anti-transgender rhetoric circulating online.
Canadian leaders speak at emotional vigil in Tumbler Ridge
As candles flickered in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., leaders from across the political spectrum stood together, urging unity and support for a grieving community after a mass shooting claimed the lives of six children and two women.
How parents can support children after tragic events like the Tumbler Ridge shootings
Experts say children may need extra support and reassurance from their parents after hearing about violent events in the news, such as Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
RCMP say officers were fired upon within seconds of entering Tumbler Ridge school
The B.C. RCMP said officers were fired upon within seconds of entering Tumbler Ridge Secondary School during Tuesday’s mass shooting and said the suspect died shortly after police arrived.
RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting
The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.
Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting
In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
RCMP identify suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting that left 9 dead, injured dozens
RCMP said the suspect in Tuesday’s deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previous interactions with police related to her mental health and firearms had previously been seized from the home.
Conservative motion on new B.C. pipeline defeated in Parliament
A federal Conservative motion calling for a new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast was voted down in Parliament on Tuesday.
Alberta, Ottawa strike deal on new oil pipelines; B.C. largely left out
Alberta and the federal government revealed the details Thursday of a much-anticipated agreement that includes a commitment to develop “one or more” new pipelines to increase oil exports to Asian markets — but British Columbia was largely left out of talks.
Eby raises red flags as Ottawa, Alberta move toward pipeline agreement
Premier David Eby says he warned Mark Carney that B.C. won’t support a new pipeline to the province’s north coast without Indigenous consent or private backing, amid reports Ottawa and Alberta have struck a deal to pursue the project.
