PORT HARDY, B.C. — A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has hit off Vancouver Island but it appears nobody has felt it.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 12:22 p.m. and about 151 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy, B.C.
Its depth was measured by the agency at seven kilometres.
Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood says the quake was not felt in his community on northern Vancouver Island.
Natural Resources Canada says there were no reports of damage and none was expected.
TORONTO — Four people have been arrested in a shooting in northwest Toronto that sent five people to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, police said Thursday.
Christopher Phillips pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
NANAIMO, B.C. — Mounties are recommending charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats against a man they say threatened two women with a two-by-four in Nanaimo, B.C.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The parent of Canadian fashion retailers Ricki's, Bootlegger and Cleo says it plans to close some underperforming stores over the next 30 days and will review corporate staffing levels under court protection from creditors.
OTTAWA — Canada's broadcast regulator has released yet another proposal aimed at positioning consumers ahead of the country's broadcasters.
OTTAWA — The NDP is proposing amendments to the federal government's motion to expand its mission in the Middle East that would end most of Canada's military role as soon as possible.