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B.C. man sentenced for killing ex-girlfriend’s chihuahua appeals the 2024 verdict
by Kristen Robinson on April 2, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Jeannine Chiasson came home from work on March 25, 2020, to find her dog Tacori, who weighed less than nine pounds, in significant physical trauma.
Former B.C. fugitive says during sentencing he is sorry and ‘not in a glib way’
by Aaron McArthur on April 2, 2026 at 1:05 am
Conor D'Monte, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to kill the Bacon brothers more than 15 years ago, will spend less than eight years behind bars.
‘My hero’: Maple Ridge man’s brother charged with manslaughter of his friend
by Amy Judd on April 2, 2026 at 1:02 am
Kristin Robb told Global News that he was out of town that night, working up north, when his estranged brother, Darcy, showed up at his house.

Long weekend gas prices likely to climb as Iran war fuels energy crunch
by Adriana Fallico on April 2, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Diesel prices could potentially set a new record in Canada this weekend, with prices expected to surpass $2.25 within the next 48 hours.
Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns
by Globalnews Digital on April 2, 2026 at 6:02 pm
The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles is being panned by Unifor.
Forensic audit demanded as Kingston taxi commission faces $400K deficit
by Paul Soucy on April 2, 2026 at 5:40 pm
The Kingston Area Taxi Commission faces a forensic audit after a new city report revealed severe mismanagement, missing records and a $400,000 shortfall for taxpayers.

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Carney, Smith don’t expect to meet deadline to finalize agreements in MOU
by Ken MacGillivray on March 31, 2026 at 9:34 pm
Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith admit that the April 1 deadline to finalize the agreements outlined in the Canada-Alberta MOU will not be met.
Oil prices keep climbing as Iran war uncertainty drags stock markets down
by Globalnews Digital on March 30, 2026 at 7:04 pm
The mixed movements followed a whirlwind of action in the war over the weekend, including an entry into the fighting by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
U.S. markets post 5th straight weekly loss amid Iran war uncertainty
by Globalnews Digital on March 27, 2026 at 8:52 pm
The S&P 500 fell 1.7% to close its worst week since the war with Iran began, while Wall Street's five-week losing streak is its longest in nearly four years.

Introducing parental leave for local elected officials
on April 2, 2026 at 5:35 pm
New minimum parental leave standards will support gender equity, inclusive participation
Improving conduct standards for local governments
on April 2, 2026 at 5:24 pm
Communities will benefit from clear, provincewide conduct rules for local leaders
City and White Rock Firefighters’ Union approve new collective agreement
on April 2, 2026 at 12:01 am
The City of White Rock has entered into a new collective agreement with the White Rock Firefighters’ Union, IAFF Local 2407. The previous collective agreement expired on December 31, 2021.

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