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Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into…
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months…
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on…
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA — This year’s wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst…
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants
OTTAWA — Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after…
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., reached within 40 metres of homes
SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia’s Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing…
City of Burnaby, B.C., to apologize to Chinese Canadians for past discrimination
A formal apology is being planned by the City of Burnaby, B.C., for its role…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY — The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a…
Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community
The District of Squamish has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control…
Heat eases in parts of B.C., persists in Interior, as more temperature records fall
Environment Canada has lifted special weather statements about a record-breaking hot spell for much of…
Six-foot boa constrictor slithers away at beach in Tofino, B.C.
VICTORIA — A six-foot-long boa constrictor is on the loose after slithering away at Tofino’s…
Rule of law, judges ‘under attack’ in many countries, Canada’s chief justice says
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner says the rule of law and judicial independence are…
Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels
Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces,…
Mountie charged with driving offences after B.C. crash
VICTORIA — An RCMP officer faces two charges under the Motor Vehicle Act after a…
12 more temperature records broken in B.C. as hot weather persists
Another dozen temperature records have fallen in British Columbia thanks to the ongoing spell of…
‘Sleeping in cars’: Saskatchewan ombudsman slams delayed aid to wildfire evacuees
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s ombudsman says Premier Scott Moe’s government is failing to provide timely help…
B.C. to restore housing aid to families with sick children in Vancouver hospitals
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it’s working to reverse changes that slashed accommodation…
Kayaker saw high-speed boat before deadly B.C. crash in ‘very problematic area’
VANCOUVER — North Vancouver resident John Belisle and his wife frequently kayak in the waters…
Hot spell persists in southern B.C. after breaking century-old records
VANCOUVER — Temperatures are forecast to remain high in parts of southern British Columbia until…
B.C.’s youth unemployment rate second-highest in Canada with 16.6 per cent in May
VICTORIA — High school students walking across graduation stages this month will step into an…