Vancouver police say a 38-year-old city man has died of his injuries after being hit by a car Saturday evening.
They say the man was struck by a Honda Civic around 7 p.m. while the crossing East 57 Avenue mid-block, near Prince Edward Street.
Police say the man died a short time later in hospital.
His name was not immediately released.
Investigators say the driver of the car remained at the scene and is co-operating with police.
They also say that alcohol does not appear to have been a factor.
The changes would prevent asylum seekers from making refugee claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countries, including the United States — a move Border Security Minister Bill Blair says is aimed at preventing "asylum-shopping."
Immigrants and visible minorities are noticing how some of the most significant pieces of legislation introduced by the Coalition Avenir Quebec government since it took power last October have something in common: the bills disproportionately affect them.
SURREY, B.C. — RCMP are investigating after a man was shot to death in Surrey, B.C, overnight.
Lawyers made their closing submissions at the inquest into the death of Scott Johnson, with the coroner's counsel laying out a list of 25 proposed recommendations for jurors to consider including in their verdict.
Conservative environment critic Ed Fast is slamming the federal government's decision to give $12 million to help Loblaws stores make their refrigerators and freezers more energy-efficient.
The federal government has introduced legislation that it says will remove a final federal barrier to the easier flow of beer, wine and spirits across provincial and territorial boundaries.