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John Rustad quits as B.C. Conservative leader, saying it's not a 'hostile takeover'

John Rustad quits as B.C. Conservative leader, saying it's not a 'hostile takeover'
The Conservative Party of B.C. has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader, one day after he refused to quit in the face of a caucus revolt.

John Rustad quits as B.C. Conservative leader, saying it's not a 'hostile takeover'

Virtual citizenship ceremonies should end, says Conservative critic

Virtual citizenship ceremonies should end, says Conservative critic
Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel-Garner said Wednesday it's time for the federal government to end virtual citizenship ceremonies.

Virtual citizenship ceremonies should end, says Conservative critic

Dr. Roberta Bondar, 1st Canadian woman in space, turns 80

Dr. Roberta Bondar, 1st Canadian woman in space, turns 80
Dr. Roberta Bondar was the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist to travel to space. As she celebrates her 80th birthday on Thursday, the Sault-Ste-Marie-born Bondar, reflects on the future of space exploration, her life and what's to come.

Dr. Roberta Bondar, 1st Canadian woman in space, turns 80

Eight-year-old girl's fatal fall from Vancouver highrise balcony ruled an accident

Eight-year-old girl's fatal fall from Vancouver highrise balcony ruled an accident
The death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a Vancouver highrise building last month has been ruled an accident.

Eight-year-old girl's fatal fall from Vancouver highrise balcony ruled an accident

Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday

Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday
Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event Friday in Washington, D.C.

Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday

Confidence bill on Mental Health Act passes through B.C. legislature

Confidence bill on Mental Health Act passes through B.C. legislature
The B.C. New Democrat government has survived a confidence vote over its changes to the Mental Health Act that reduce the legal exposure of health care workers who deliver involuntary care to patients.

Confidence bill on Mental Health Act passes through B.C. legislature