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Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers for accusers say

Former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers for accusers say

LONDON (AP) — Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of Harrods , was a “monster’ who raped and sexually abused young women, including three Canadians, lawyers representing dozens of his accusers said Friday.
A corrective to a story that moved Sept. 18 about short-term rental policy in B.C.

A corrective to a story that moved Sept. 18 about short-term rental policy in B.C.

VANCOUVER — In a story that moved Wednesday, Sept. 18, The Canadian Press erroneously referred to a "McGill report" related to short-term rentals in British Columbia.
B.C. short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

B.C. short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

VANCOUVER — Crackdowns on short-term rentals in British Columbia have effectively reduced rents by 5.7 per cent, saving tenants more than $600 million last year, says a report led by the Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance at McGill University.
In the news today: Eby ready to take campaign bus on test drive

In the news today: Eby ready to take campaign bus on test drive

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Eby ready to take campaign bus on test drive A day before the official start, British Columbia's election campaign sees B.C.
Some key issues to watch for in B.C.'s provincial election campaign

Some key issues to watch for in B.C.'s provincial election campaign

Here's a look at some of the issues that are expected to be front and centre in the B.C. provincial election and what the political parties have said about them so far.
A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections

A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections

British Columbians are voting in the next provincial election on Oct. 19. Here's a look at B.C. elections over the past three decades.
New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing

New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed his main rivals were already planning a power-sharing deal similar to the now-defunct one between the federal Liberals and NDP.
Labour Day train delay isolated incident, Via Rail CEO tells MPs

Labour Day train delay isolated incident, Via Rail CEO tells MPs

OTTAWA — The head of Via Rail repeatedly told MPs a train delay over the Labour Day long weekend was an isolated incident, despite a similar event two years ago.
Métis Nation Saskatchewan leaves national council, cites concerns with Ontario group

Métis Nation Saskatchewan leaves national council, cites concerns with Ontario group

OTTAWA — The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan has pulled out of a national body representing Métis, citing problems with an Ontario group and throwing the future of the Métis National Council into question.
MPs want Canadians tied to alleged Russian influencer op to testify at committee

MPs want Canadians tied to alleged Russian influencer op to testify at committee

OTTAWA — MPs on the public safety and national security committee voted unanimously to launch an investigation into an alleged Russian ploy to dupe right-wing influencers into sowing division among Americans. A U.S.