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Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees
Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging…
Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a planned trip to Ottawa this week to…
Former national chief calls for list of demands as PM, premiers talk infrastructure
OTTAWA — The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for…
B.C. provides peek into $2.95B SkyTrain tunnels, set to open in 2027
VANCOUVER — In a maze of cement under Vancouver, the latest expansion to the SkyTrain…
B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP’s confidence deal with Greens
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care…
‘Try’ and ‘Try’ again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour
TORONTO — Blue Rodeo is making the most of its 40th anniversary with a coast-to-coast…
Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney
SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers…
Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
While images of wildfires capture their ferocity, data can provide insight into how bad a…
‘The Apprentice,’ ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards
A film chronicling the rise of Donald Trump won best motion picture at the Canadian…
In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney discusses “partnerships” with oil and gas executives in Calgary
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary…
Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15
RICHMOND — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Saturday that he is confident that recent…
Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended
The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has…
Redesigning the Bay’s old stores come with challenges and opportunities
TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay began liquidating all of its stores and hunting for a…
Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers’ wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
FLIN FLON — More people in northern Manitoba were told to leave their homes Saturday…
Rallies held to stir up support for Canada Post workers across the country
HALIFAX — Canada Post employees gathered at rallies in 13 cities across the country on…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free…
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the…
Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs in B.C., triggering investigation
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service said an investigation is underway to find the person who…
Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city…
Evacuee describes ‘surreal’ speed of B.C. wildfire that quadrupled in size
DAWSON CREEK — Shelley Calliou of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation said it was “surreal”…
Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests
OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it will soon release the…
B.C. launches public safety program aimed at stopping non-violent street crime
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has launched a new public safety program aimed at reducing robbery,…