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Fire that triggered evacuations and shut Kelowna, B.C., airport brought under control
KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that shut down Kelowna’s airport and…
Striking transit workers in Cowichan Valley, B.C., reject mediator’s recommendations
DUNCAN — The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members…
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of…
Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte
CALGARY — A new report from advisory firm Deloitte is forecasting a big jump in…
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna’s airport
KELOWNA — RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in…
BC Conservation Officer Service says man bitten and scratched by grizzly bear
The BC Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear that scratched and bit a man…
More soldiers, more money. Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
CALGARY — Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that…
B.C. judge says concerns ‘overblown’ in court challenge to Squamish townhouse project
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court says concerns raised by Squamish, B.C., residents in a…
Police say motorcyclist dead after Friday morning crash in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say a motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a…
Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s environment ministers have endorsed stronger air quality standards for fine particulate matter,…
B.C. field coroners get $32 an hour to face scenes of death. Some say it’s not enough
They work on gruesome scenes of death, sometimes traversing rough terrain to access bodies in…
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation…
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL — As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba cabinet minister responsible for services for people with disabilities is apologizing…
In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY — Two suspects have been arrested in British Columbia in an investigation into widespread…
Wheel fell off RCMP trailer, sparking Lytton, B.C., fire that triggered evacuations
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Mounties say a out-of-control wildfire that has triggered evacuations near Lytton, B.C., was caused when…
‘Inspiring force’: Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3
WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg’s music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after…
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
VICTORIA — The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous…
Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
Bomb threats early Thursday resulted in temporary disruptions and control tower evacuations at some airports…
‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’
TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.…
Manitoba musician, partner dead in highway crash
SWAN RIVER — The bassist for a Winnipeg band and his partner are dead after…
Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada
This week marks the fourth anniversary of a deadly wildfire that destroyed the British Columbia…