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Abbotsford police say extortion has become more frequent and severe in the city with recent cases involving shootings and arson. The department has now launched its own task force to tackle the issue. Abbotsford Police Department launches local task force to tackle extortion Families and business owners in Abbotsford, B.C., …

A member of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive says he cannot stand behind his colleagues' response to a scathing forensic audit last week that flagged $34 million in questionable expenses. FSIN needs to 'restore trust' after report flagged $34 million in questionable spending A member of the Federation …

As Winnipeg police continue to investigate fires and acts of vandalism at the constituency offices of two MLAs in recent weeks, some political science experts worry the incidents will deter Indigenous women from seeking public office over safety concerns. Alleged crimes are ‘attacks on representation itself': Canada research chair As …

The company behind the Cabot Links and Cliffs golf courses is taking a third swing at a potential development that would include part of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. That land is protected by law and has previously been deemed out of bounds for such proposals. Cabot Golf is eyeing …

In a recent earnings call, the wholesaler reported that nearly half of their new member signups were now coming from people under the age of 40. They say they're turning to Costco both for bulk deals on basic items, and for products they've seen on TikTok, where the store has …

Tim Lang, who lives in Unity, is now vowing to avoid Saskatoon if either himself or a family member requires health care. He said he witnessed unsanitary conditions at Royal University Hospital, including the stench from patients who had soiled themselves, and counted hundreds of people passing by his mother’s …

Scientists tapped into 44 years of data to show how these societally destructive wildfires — ones that kill people and cause huge financial losses — are growing all across the world and are becoming much more common because of climate change. Study tapping into proprietary insurance industry data shows sharp …

Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton has announced that he'll ask the territory's commissioner on Friday to dissolve the legislative assembly and set the territorial election for Nov. 3. Premier says election will officially be called on Friday, with Yukoners going to polls on Nov. 3 Yukon's territorial election campaign will officially …

As parliamentarians spar over how to make housing more affordable, Ottawa's fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing that affordability gap nationally — but the picture looks very different across the country. Calgary, Montreal, Quebec City saw most deterioration in affordability As parliamentarians spar over how to make housing …

Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine says her personal safety and that of Housing Minister Bernadette Smith — the first two First Nations women cabinet ministers in Manitoba — are being considered carefully after fires and vandalism at their campaign offices. Security measures considered after fires, vandalism at offices of Fontaine, Bernadette …