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A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.

The price cap for insured mortgages will be boosted for the first time since 2012, moving to $1.5 million from $1 million, to allow more people to qualify for a mortgage with less than a 20 per cent down payment.

The announcement comes after a series of stranger attacks in the province alleged to have been committed by people who are mentally ill.

Local politicians are gathering for their annual convention in Vancouver this week and are expected to cover a range of topics including housing, the toxic drug crisis, growing financial pressures, and a host of other issues.

Local and mainland First Nations have been invited to participate in the powwow, which will feature a traditional grand entry

But opponents of destaffing the Pachena Bay and Carmanah stations vow to continue fighting the move, which they say puts hikers and others at risk

HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes below the ocean floor on Sunday. Natural Resources Canada said the first quake hit at 3:20 p.m.

Tim Harris received 594 votes out of the 818 valid votes in a byelection that wrapped up on Saturday

MONTREAL — Travellers, business groups and politicians expressed fervent relief on Sunday after Air Canada and the union representing thousands of its pilots negotiated a new labour deal and averted a disruptive, countrywide shutdown.

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter