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City of Montreal, insurers question future of basement apartments after floods

City of Montreal, insurers question future of basement apartments after floods

MONTREAL — Pasquale Monaco says he’s debating whether to keep renting out the two-bedroom basement apartment of the Montreal building he owns after it was flooded — again — in August, when the remnants of tropical storm Debby sent four feet of water
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B.C. leaders officially start election campaign talking health, addiction, economy

B.C. leaders officially start election campaign talking health, addiction, economy

It didn't take long for the leaders of the two contending parties in British Columbia's election to take a few personal jabs. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin issued the writ Saturday for the 43rd provincial general election, which will take place on Oct. 19.
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Man charged with weapon possession after three people injured at Montreal-area mosque

Man charged with weapon possession after three people injured at Montreal-area mosque

MONTREAL — A 24-year-old man is facing a weapon-related charge after allegedly entering a Montreal-area mosque on Friday while carrying a knife, leading to an altercation that left three men with minor injuries.
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Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk

Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall of Nutrabolics brand Feed Me Vegan Real Food Protein & Oats bars due to undeclared milk has been expanded.
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Greens reject acrimony, setting them apart from other B.C. parties: Furstenau

Greens reject acrimony, setting them apart from other B.C. parties: Furstenau

The leader of British Columbia's Green Party faces an uphill battle one month before the provincial election as she faces off against an incumbent cabinet minister in a Victoria riding that's long been held by a New Democrat.
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A look at Sonia Furstenau, leader of the Green Party of British Columbia

A look at Sonia Furstenau, leader of the Green Party of British Columbia

VICTORIA — British Columbia Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is running in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding in the Oct. 19 election, returning to the capital after representing the Cowichan Valley riding since 2017. Age: 54. Born June 8, 1970.
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John Rustad, political cast off to potential B.C. premier: 'remarkable,' he says

John Rustad, political cast off to potential B.C. premier: 'remarkable,' he says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Party Leader John Rustad was at a low point in his life two years ago, both personally and politically. He was searching for a political home after being booted from the former B.C. Liberal Party caucus.
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Eby 'impatient' to resolve B.C.'s hard issues of housing, opioids, affordability

Eby 'impatient' to resolve B.C.'s hard issues of housing, opioids, affordability

David Eby thumbs through a stack of vinyl records at Zulu Records located in his Vancouver-Point Grey riding and says he's reminded of his younger days working at a Sam The Record Man store over the Christmas holidays.
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A look at John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia

A look at John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia

VICTORIA — A look at John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad has been on a political journey over the past two years, which includes his ejection from the former B.C.
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A look at British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader David Eby

A look at British Columbia New Democratic Party Leader David Eby

VANCOUVER — A look at British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby. British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is in his first election campaign as party leader and is looking to capture the NDP's second consecutive majority victory on Oct. 19.
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