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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…
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…
‘Universal Language,’ ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance’ top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying…
More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
FLIN FLON — More people in northern Manitoba were told to leave their homes Saturday…
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FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free…
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…
Gen Z Canadians make push for end to hyperpartisanship
OTTAWA — Hundreds of Gen Z Canadians met in the capital Friday calling for less…
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,…
New law forces B.C. legislator to quit her ‘part-time’ job as municipal councillor
VICTORIA — A B.C. Conservative legislator has lost what she called her “part-time” job as…
In the news today: Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread
PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against…
Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.’s Peace River region
DAWSON CREEK — The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an…
As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates ‘great session’
VICTORIA — Can a government have a “great session” if its flagship legislation draws condemnation…
B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen
VICTORIA — If it were up to B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, British Columbians would…
Alberta woman allegedly released from jail with fake documents arrested in B.C.
EDMONTON — An Alberta woman who Crown prosecutors say was wrongfully released from an Edmonton…
Police plead for information in 2019 homicide of Richmond, B.C., notary Stephen Chong
Police are issuing a plea for information nearly six years after a British Columbia notary…
Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality
Air quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens…
Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo among stars enlisted to celebrate Canada Day
Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate and Josh Ross are among the performers set for Canada…
In the news today: U.S. federal court rules against Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie
VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with…
Boy aged 4 dead, mother critical, after being pinned under bus at B.C. ferry terminal
Police say a four-year-old boy is dead and his mother is in critical condition after…
National chief says First Nations frustrated by ‘fast-track’ approach to development
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn’t blame…
Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his…