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Fraser Institute economists make the case for the BC government to expand its use of private medical facilities in a single-payer system, to shorten waiting lists

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GLOBERMAN / MOIR: Here’s how the Eby government can help fix BC’s broken healthcare system

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Saskatchewan fixed its soaring wait times by partnering with private clinics — it is time for BC to follow the evidence and overhaul its broken hospital funding.

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GLOBERMAN / MOIR: Here’s how the Eby government can help fix BC’s broken healthcare system

Nova Scotia jail guard sentenced to three years for smuggling cannabis to inmates

Commons petition seeks recognition for Canadians killed at Battle of Ridgeway versus Fenians in 1866

Liberal delegation urged Chinese EV maker BYD to boost Canadian demand

MORGAN: Anti-automobile activists disguise themselves as safety activists

ALEXANDER: Smith’s pipelines and the quiet surrender of Alberta sovereignty

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Liberal delegation urged Chinese EV maker BYD to boost Canadian demand

New 'Canadian Firearms Exchange' launches, promises to be marketplace for 'law-abiding' gun owners

Western Canada energy sector could need 69,400 hires by 2035 as retirements mount

Alberta homebuilder makes hail-resistant roofing standard on new homes

Nova Scotia jail guard sentenced to three years for smuggling cannabis to inmates

Commons petition seeks recognition for Canadians killed at Battle of Ridgeway versus Fenians in 1866

How long it takes to save downpayments in Calgary and Edmonton

Canadian Embassy in Nairobi audit flags missing fuel, contract splitting and spending irregularities

New study finds Canadians spent more on taxes than basic necessities in 2025

Ottawa expects many Ukrainian refugees to return home when war ends

Veterans Affairs preparing takeover of Canada’s largest private military cemetery

Opinion

ALEXANDER: Smith’s pipelines and the quiet surrender of Alberta sovereignty

GLOBERMAN / MOIR: Here’s how the Eby government can help fix BC’s broken healthcare system

DUR: Alberta’s future must include the children conceived here

MORGAN: Anti-automobile activists disguise themselves as safety activists

WATCH: Why Alberta feels so different from the rest of Canada

MACLEOD: Carney explains equalization — and completely misses the point

HALL: Beyond the outrage — Alberta’s dog-assisted bear hunting critics are wrong

BRULOTTE: Cut bureaucracy, restore readiness — time to rebuild the Canadian military

Watch

WATCH: Why Alberta feels so different from the rest of Canada

WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

WATCH: Ontario requires cash deposits for bail starting Monday

WATCH: Police video shows e-scooter rider weaving through Kitchener expressway traffic

Business

Western Canada energy sector could need 69,400 hires by 2035 as retirements mount

Air Canada sells 25% Aeroplan stake in $2.5 billion deal

Green Party launches leadership race after years of turmoil and election losses

Calgary natural gas franchise fee to jump 37% as city seeks $98.2M in revenue

Trans Mountain expansion drives record oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet

Features

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