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Money laundering inquiry hears of $800,000 and more in bags, luggage, backpacks

Money laundering inquiry hears of $800,000 and more in bags, luggage, backpacks

VANCOUVER — Vast amounts of cash started flowing into British Columbia's largest casino in 2010 and transactions of $800,000 or more became common as players hauled in bags, suitcases and backpacks full of cash, an inquiry heard Monday.
Spike in COVID-19 cases in B.C. prompts new restrictions to 'safe six'

Spike in COVID-19 cases in B.C. prompts new restrictions to 'safe six'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is limiting the size of gatherings in private homes as COVID-19 infections rise, particularly in the province's Lower Mainland. Dr.
Officer says nothing unusual in arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou

Officer says nothing unusual in arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou

VANCOUVER — The RCMP officer who apprehended Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou three hours after she was detained by border officers said he didn't think boarding the plane to arrest her was a good idea. Const. Winston Yep said in B.C.

Thanksgiving festivities affecting COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, Manitoba: officials

Health officials in Ontario and Manitoba are pointing to recent Thanksgiving celebrations as they continue to see high numbers of new COVID-19 infections despite strengthening restrictions in hot spot areas.
Mi'kmaq fisherman intends to fight federal charges alleging illegal lobster catch

Mi'kmaq fisherman intends to fight federal charges alleging illegal lobster catch

HALIFAX — A fisherman from a Mi'kmaq community in Cape Breton says he intends to plead not guilty to charges of illegal fishing after his lobster traps were seized last year by federal fisheries officers in southwestern Nova Scotia.
B.C. Liberal leader stepping down after losing seats in election

B.C. Liberal leader stepping down after losing seats in election

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Liberal party is looking for a new leader following Andrew Wilkinson's announcement Monday he's quitting and will leave as soon as a replacement is selected.

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:30 p.m.
Liberals face probe into pandemic response after losing House vote

Liberals face probe into pandemic response after losing House vote

OTTAWA — Opposition parties won their bid Monday to launch a probe of the Liberals' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic following a week of parliamentary turbulence over how to review their management of the crisis.
Most Canadians don't want federal election until at least 2022, new poll suggests

Most Canadians don't want federal election until at least 2022, new poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians don't want a federal election during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic — or even next year.
PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over

PM says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one coming after crisis over

OTTAWA — The government's promised update on the health of its finances won't have a specific anchor to guide decisions and keep spending from spiralling out of control, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.