Wildfire north of Castlegar grows to 250 hectares
The B.C. Wildfire Service said helicopters were engaged to hold the fire through until rappel crews responded on Wednesday morning.
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Questions raised about B.C.’s approach to prescribed burns ahead of wildfire season
The prescribed burn was part of an 87-hectare risk reduction strategy, but the BC Wildfire Service has not yet confirmed whether the burn went ahead as planned.
N.Y.-based Hindu priest charged with sexual assault in Oshawa, Ont.
Investigators say they believe there may be additional victims and have released a photograph of the accused on the Durham Regional Police website.
City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project
The City of Calgary's contracts come as the Calgary Stampede evaluates bids to study the possibility of multi-purposing GMC Stadium to allow for field sports.
Danielle Smith rejects taxing oil exports, pushes increased diplomacy efforts with U.S.
Danielle Smith says she wants to avoid further trade war escalations and instead double down on diplomacy efforts — cautioning the U.S. has the power to cripple Canada energy-wise.
Saskatchewan cracks down on foreign worker exploitation
The first conviction under FWRISA has some experts saying there is a larger pattern of employers abusing foreign workers programs.
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dead at 80
Tim Curry, the quirky British actor known for playing eccentric roles like the flamboyant, fishnet-wearing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.
Wrestling community comes together to support Regina coach’s cancer fight
For years, Hajar Quinn has taught athletes how to fight on the mat. Now, she's facing a fight of her own with her wrestling family in her corner.
How is EI changing under Canada’s tariff relief plan — and is it enough?
The federal government is modifying some Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for workers impacted by U.S. tariffs as they take hold on Canada's economy, but do they go far enough?
Pair accused of murder in 2023 shooting death of Ontario teen: police
Anthony Dixon, 17, was shot in 2023 and Durham police have been pursuing all avenues in an effort to find those responsible for the teenager's death.
It's finally time to rename Ottawa's Trump Avenue, councillor says
As Donald Trump's trade war against Canada heats up, an Ottawa city councillor says it's finally time to rename a street that bears the U.S. president's name.
24 Canadians among hundreds missing after flash floods kill at least 157 in Nepal, Tibet
Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed at least 157 people and left hundreds of tourists — including 24 Canadians — workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt.
Winnipeg Jets make 3 changes to Alumni Game roster for Heritage Classic
Fan favourite Chris Thorburn has been added to the Winnipeg Jets Alumni Game roster.
Ford government enjoys polling bump after latest U.S.-Canada trade war twist
The new study by Liaison Strategies was conducted in the days after Donald Trump slapped 50 per cent tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian products after talks collapsed.
Canada’s largest icebreaker makes 6th visit to the North Pole
The polar mission is being carried out in order to better define Canada's claim on a portion of the Arctic seafloor, which is also claimed by Russia and Denmark via its autonomous territory Greenland.
Goalie Andersen to miss Oilers camp
Recently signed goaltender Frederik Andersen is among four players expected to miss the Edmonton Oilers' training camp next month after he sustained an injury during off-season training.
Video captures likely tornado in eastern P.E.I. amid 'wild day' of weather
A mid-afternoon storm Wednesday on Prince Edward Island brought high winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning.
New explosives factory could be built on 1,500 acres in northern New Brunswick
In a letter to Nalagx, New Brunswick's natural resources minister said the project represents “a potential positive development for New Brunswick’s continued economic growth.”
More charges for former Manitoba MP Inky Mark after 445 guns, explosives found in home: RCMP
Former member of Parliament Inky Mark has been hit with 26 more weapons-related charges, after police say they found 445 firearms and 26.5 kilograms of explosives in his Manitoba home.
Former MP faces 26 new weapons charges amid firearms trafficking case
Former MP Inky Mark was charged last month with gun trafficking after more than 400 firearms were allegedly seized from his Dauphin, Man. home. He now faces more charges.