CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney's second batch of key major projects picked out for potential fast-track approval.
Carney announced Thursday that seven additional major energy and infrastructure projects were being referred to his government's major projects office, after announcing an initial list of five back in September.
The second list includes a nickel mine in northern Ontario, a hydroelectric project in Iqaluit, and a tran
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Alberta’s Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
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New Brunswick’s Sisson Mine added to Ottawa’s list of ‘nation-building’ projects
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier says a proposed tungsten mine in Sisson Brook, N.B., can help the province play a major role in the national economy and securing Canadian sovereignty, now that it is on a list of projects that could be fast-tracked by the federal government.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that Northcliff Resources’ tungsten mine in New Brunswick, a nickel mine in northern Ontario, a hydroelectric project in Iqaluit, a transmission line and an LNG -
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When Harris was reminded of that on Thursday, he quickly laughed with a satisfied smirk but did not respond verbally.
Harris has since won a Grey Cup ring with the Toronto Argonauts and is now the Saskatchewan Roughriders running back coach. If the Riders beat the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, it will be his fifth CFL championship. He has never lost one.
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Ronaldo sent off for elbowing Ireland defender in World Cup qualifying
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BCGEU members vote 89 per cent in favour of deal to officially end strike
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Golf course pitch for Cape Breton provincial park was ‘unreasonable,’ premier says
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The provincial Department of Natural Resources decided Cabot's proposal for an 18-hole course and golf shop in West Mabou Beach Provincial Park should not proceed to consultations, Houston said. The department came to conclusion in the last few days, he said.
"I think in the end, they just reach the conclusion that t -
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The next city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday.Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said in a statement that two federal officials confirmed a plan for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to start an enforcement operation on Saturday or early next week. His office declined to identify those off -
What is Ksi Lisims LNG, B.C. project being fast tracked by Feds?
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Ksi Lisims LNG facility in northern British Columbia and the North Coast Transmission Line that is planned to power it are among major projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will be reviewed for fast-track permitting and approval.
Here are some facts about Ksi Lisims LNG, which has already been prioritized by the B.C. government.
What will Ksi Lisims LNG do?
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Nunavut, B.C. projects make Carney’s 2nd-round list for fast-tracking - Chilliwack Progress
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OneSoccer says snowy CPL final featuring viral ‘icicle kick’ exceeds 1 billion views
The snowy Canadian Premier League final, which featured a blizzard and an audacious bicycle kick, has generated over one billion views, broadcaster OneSoccer said Thursday on social media.
Scenes from Atlético Ottawa's 2-1 win over visiting Calgary on Sunday went viral on social media, with David Rodríguez's incredible game-tying goal generating the bulk of the buzz.
As snow fell heavily at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, Rodríguez struck an overhead bicycle kick that hit the un -
Federal agents to begin immigration enforcement in Charlotte this weekend, sheriff says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an enforcement operation.Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said in a statement that two federal officials had confirmed that plan to him. His office declined to identify those officials.McFadden says details about the operation haven’t been disclosed, and his office hasn’t been asked to -
Chilliwack real estate sales experience steep decline in October vs. fall 2024 - Fraser Valley Today
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Golf course pitch for Cape Breton provincial park was ‘unreasonable,’ says premier
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says a golf course developer's pitch to build in a Cape Breton provincial park is going nowhere.
Houston told reporters today that the Department of Natural Resources decided the Cabot golf company's plans for West Mabou Beach Provincial Park were "unreasonable."
He says officials considered how much parkland the company wanted and what the return would be for Nova Scotians, and decided the proposal should not proceed.
Houston says he does not know -
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at NY airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.
Clase, 27, was taken into custody after arriving ion a morning flight from his native Dominican Republic, according to the U.S. attorney's office.The three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year is expected to appear in Brooklyn federal court later Thursday for his arraign -
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says stigmatizing drug use is a violation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner is criticizing the province's handling of the deadly opioid crisis, saying it takes a stigma-based approach that is "a violation" of human rights.
Kasari Govender says in a position statement issued by her office that the provincial government has failed to take "evidence-based action" and focuses instead on criminal justice and involuntary care.
Govender says the government is treating drug use as a moral failing instead of a health -
Israel says militants in Gaza have handed over to the Red Cross a body believed to be a hostage
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s army said Thursday that militants in Gaza have handed over to the Red Cross a body believed to be a hostage.Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 10, the remains of 24 hostages have been returned to Israel. If the latest body turned over is confirmed by Israel to be a hostage, there will still be three more in Gaza that need to be recovered and handed over.Israel has been releasing 15 Palestinian bodies for the remains of each hostage as -
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. The complaint filed in California federal court targets the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a similar Republican-led effort in Texas backed by President Donald Trump. It sets the stage for a high-stakes -
Chilliwack school board to consider 6.8-acre property purchase in Promontory for over $9 million
CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Board of Education will consider a potential 6.8-acre property purchase in Promontory for a future school site at a special meeting today.According to the text of a staff report from SD33 Secretary-Treasurer Simone Sangster, trustees will be asked to consider the pros and cons of purchasing 5303 Promontory Road for approximately $9.5 million. Their meeting is slated for Thursday morning, Nov. 13.Sangster wrote in her report that with school district enrolment co -
Northern Super League celebrates ‘transformational’ inaugural season - Chilliwack Progress
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Chilliwack real estate sales experience steep decline in October vs. fall 2024
CHILLIWACK — While seasonal momentum might be picking up for patches of B.C.’s real estate sector, sales of homes in Chilliwack and the surrounding area maintained their steep decline in October versus a year ago.
According to the latest data from the B.C. Real Estate Association, only 178 units were sold in the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board during October 2025, a drop of 25.8 per cent from October 2024 when 240 real estate units were sold.While the Chilliwack and Distric -
Abbotsford Centre to undergo name change
ABBOTSFORD — The 2025 Calder Cup champion Abbotsford Canucks will be playing in a newly named arena moving forward.Once known as the Abbotsford Centre, the venue has been been renamed as the Rogers Forum as part of a new pact between the City of Chilliwack, Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) and Rogers Communications.
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“We’re excited to expand our partnership with Canucks Sports & Entertainment and bring Rogers Forum to life as a hub for players, fans and -
San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options
The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise.The Padres announced the Seidler family's decision to examine a sale Thursday. The club has hired BDT & MSD Partners, which served as an adviser on similar discussions in recent years to the NBA's Boston Celtics and MLB's Chicago White Sox.John Seidler, who became the Padres chairman after his brother's death in November 2023, said his family is “evaluating our future with -
Northern Super League celebrates inaugural season ahead of championship game
TORONTO — Marko Milanovic had his doubts when offered the post of AFC Toronto head coach in the fledgling Northern Super League.
"This league really exceeded my expectations by a mile, I would say. I didn't know what to expect,' Milanovic told reporters Thursday. "I wasn't even sure whether to take the job or not at first, to be honest with you. But I'm so glad I did."
And why not.
Fifteen months later, Milanovic is the inaugural Northern Super League coach of the year and is one win away -
China, Russia spying on governments, businesses in Canada’s Arctic: CSIS director
OTTAWA — Canadian Security Intelligence Service director Dan Rogers warns that spies from China and Russia have a significant interest in Canada's Arctic and those developing its potential.
In a speech today on threats facing Canada, Rogers says it's no surprise that CSIS has seen foreign intelligence collection efforts in the region targeting both governments and the private sector.
Rogers says non-Arctic states such as China are looking to gain an economic and strategic foothold in the r -
RCMP in British Columbia help dismantle global cybercrime network
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a local operation involved in global cybercrime activity that used malicious software.
Mounties say Canadian police along with international agencies have succeeded in dismantling software and online infrastructure used to steal data from personal devices around the world.
They says a main suspect was arrested in Greece on Nov. 3, accused of operating software that allowed criminals to remotely control victims' computers, while o -
Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report
OTTAWA — More than two-thirds of younger Canadians engage with political content from influencers — and influencers have significantly more reach on five major social media platforms than news media outlets or politicians, a new study indicates.
A significant portion of the political content Canadians see on the major platforms "comes directly from influencers," says the report from the McGill University and University of Toronto-led Media Ecosystem Observatory.
The report focused on -
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OTTAWA — Influencers have more reach on five major social media platforms than either news media or politicians, a new report says.
The report was released today by the McGill University and University of Toronto-led Media Ecosystem Observatory.
It focuses specifically on posts from individuals and institutions on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky.
The researchers say they identified just over a thousand influencers and collected about four million of their posts from January 2024 -
Rainfall warning in B.C. covers Maple Ridge, Coquitlam and Howe Sound
VANCOUVER — The rainfall warning in effect for the Howe Sound and parts of Metro Vancouver in British Columbia’s south coast has been extended to more communities, including Whistler.
Environment Canada says in the expanded warning includes up to 50 millimetres of rain for the resort community.
The heavy rain is expected to last through much of Thursday.
The warning also covers the Sea to Sky Highway, where Environment Canada says rain may exceed 50 millimetres.
It is cautioning moto -
Abbotsford to have 234 secure rental homes built thanks to federal, provincial funding
ABBOTSFORD — The federal and provincial governments have committed joint funding toward building 234 secure rental homes through two projects in Abbotsford.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced Wednesday that the federal government will supply approximately $72 million in funding and partner with the B.C. government, City of Abbotsford and Affordable Housing Societies toward the two projects.The announcement took place at 2946 Horn Street, where 104 new rental homes -
Chilliwack-Hope MP Strahl encourages small businesses, non-profits to seek federal job funding - Fraser Valley Today
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Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan sees positives despite roster challenges
Seven games into his tenure as Canada rugby coach, the learning continues for Stephen Meehan.
Club commitments, injuries and the demands of everything from work to school have affected his squad selection since taking over earlier this year. While the veteran Australian coach is not complaining, it hasn't helped in making connections on the playing field.
While French-based players like former captain Tyler Ardron and Evan Olmstead have returned to the fold under Meehan, they have only been able -
Matthews, Stolarz both out injured Thursday for struggling Maple Leafs
TORONTO — The scuffling Maple Leafs will look to get back on track minus two key pieces.
Toronto head coach Craig Berube announced ahead of Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Kings that star centre Auston Matthews will be out of the lineup "maybe a week, maybe sooner" with a lower-body injury.
No. 1 goaltender Anthony Stolarz, meanwhile, is out day-to-day with an upper-body issue.
Matthews left Tuesday's 5-4 road loss to the Boston Bruins in the second period. The Leafs captain t -
Chilliwack-Hope MP Strahl encourages small businesses, non-profits to seek federal job funding
CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl wants small businesses and non-profits with 50 or fewer full-time employees to seek federal funding to hire young Canadians in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.
In a statement, Strahl says he’s encouraging employers to apply for funding to hire young Canadians through the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.
“I encourage eligible employers to apply for funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program,” stated MP Strahl. “B -
Calgary bantamweight Jake Peacock faces veteran Thai fighter in Tokyo Muay Thai bout
Calgary bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock faces his most experienced opponent in his third outing under the One Championship banner.
The 32-year-old from Calgary, who won his first two outings in the promotion, takes on Thailand's Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajinon in a Muay Thai bout on the undercard of Saturday's "One 173: Superbon vs. Noiri" card in Tokyo.
Suakim, 30, has a record of 154-59-0 and has won Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai world titles in three separate weight classes. He has won five stra -
BC Highway Patrol issues almost 8,000 speeding tickets in October campaign - Chilliwack Progress
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