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Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

WINNIPEG - A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it … Read moreVolunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba

'We will rebuild': A look inside the wildfire devastation in Jasper

JASPER NATIONAL PARK - Richard Ireland's eyes well up with tears as he gazes in silence towards his home and sees memories of a lifetime burnt to ashes. Read more'We will rebuild': A look inside the wildfire devastation in Jasper

New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week's wildfire

HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week鈥檚 wildfire, officials confirmed Friday. Read moreNew numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week's wildfire

Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.'s coast

VANCOUVER - Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia's coast that was first spotted by… Read moreDepartment of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.'s coast

Celine Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Against the rainy Paris night sky, Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career with a powerful performance from the Eiffel Tower to open the Olympic Games. Read moreCeline Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Court hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial

OTTAWA - The criminal trial of a prominent organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" heard final arguments Friday in a case that centres on the line between the righ… Read moreCourt hears closing arguments in 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King's criminal trial

All eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief 鈥� but maybe not for long

In Wells, B.C., there's relief as residents return to the community after a nearby wildfire forced its evacuation last weekend, the district's mayor said. Read moreAll eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief 鈥� but maybe not for long

Here are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation on July 26

These are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service dashboard at 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network

Bell Canada president Mirko Bibic says the company takes complaints from Yukon residents about poor cellphone service in the territory "extremely seriously."

Turpel-Lafonde won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer

The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indi…

Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines

WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says it is stepping in to build a safety berm at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster after the mine's owner failed to meet a deadline imposed by an inspector last week.

Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third consecutive day

MONTREAL - Environmental activists have caused disruptions outside Montreal Trudeau International Airport for three consecutive days protesting 春色直播 fossil fuel policy.

Canada calls for Israeli response to ICJ advice on occupied Palestinian territory

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for Israel to "respond substantively" to the top United Nations court's recent advisory opinion that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and that it should end.

Crown must settle with First Nations for breaching Robinson treaties: Supreme Court

OTTAWA - The Crown made a mockery of its treaty promise to the Anishinaabe in Ontario by freezing annual payments to First Nations for 150 years, and it now must make things right, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

B.C. port employers say foremen's union plans industry-wide strike vote

VANCOUVER - The BC Maritime Employers Association says it has been told by a lawyer for the foremen's union that an industry-wide strike vote will take place in coming weeks.

B.C.'s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency

VICTORIA - After four years that included mask mandates, vaccination requirements, gathering restrictions, surging hospitalizations and thousands of deaths, British Columbia鈥檚 top doctor has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.

'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade

WASHINGTON - A group of experts is sounding the alarm that Ottawa needs to swiftly make more inroads with Americans, or Canada will be deeply disadvantaged in a looming review of a crucial trade agreement.

Work continues to clean second motor oil spill in river near Montreal

MONTREAL - Work continued Friday to clean up the second oil spill in two weeks in the St. Lawrence River off eastern Montreal.

In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires

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Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper 春色直播 Park

EDMONTON - Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper 春色直播 Park.

Here are the latest developments in the Alberta wildfires

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says up to half of the buildings in Jasper may have been burned after wildfires swept through the evacuated community.

'Embarrassing': Yukon premier blasts Bell over service issues

WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says Bell should be embarrassed by the terrible cellphone service the territory has been getting over the last several months.

Former judge with disputed Cree heritage likely has Indigenous DNA: report

OTTAWA - A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree "most likely" has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed Thursday.

Fire numbers fall in B.C. as blaze near Golden destroys homes, spurs evacuation

Three employees at 春色直播 Timberframes near Golden, B.C., had no warning when a nearby wildfire jumped the Columbia River and "barrelled through" nearby homes, the company's co-owner said.

Fire continues to rage in Jasper, but officials say critical infrastructure intact

EDMONTON - Parks Canada says crews in the town of Jasper are fighting flames that are jumping from building to building but critical infrastructure has so far been protected.

Here are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation on July 25

These are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service dashboard at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed a national rise in crime and the recent killing of an Ontario teenager on what he calls failed Liberal and NDP policies.

Poverty more prevalent among those who died during B.C.'s heat dome: study

VANCOUVER - A researcher who looked into deaths during the eight hottest days of B.C.'s deadly heat dome says that equitably addressing the impacts of climate change would mean placing a larger focus on people living in poverty.

Can B.C.'s southern resident orcas be taken off the path to extinction?

The southern resident killer whale known as Tahlequah captured global sympathy in 2018 when she pushed the body of her dead calf for more than two weeks in waters off British Columbia's south coast.

McGill drops injunction case against pro-Palestinian camp after dismantling site

MONTREAL - McGill University withdrew its injunction request against a pro-Palestinian encampment on Thursday, a little more than two weeks after the school dismantled the collection of tents from its downtown Montreal campus.

"Now lost": Jasper fire torching cherished memories along with forests

The black clouds billowing from the fires razing Jasper 春色直播 Park hold more than the reek of charred timber and scorched earth. For thousands of 春色直播s and mountain-lovers around the world, it's the smell of cherished memory going up i…

Corrective to July 22 story about CDC rules for dog imports

OTTAWA - In a story published July 22, 2024, 春色直播reported that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control had walked back planned changes to its rules around dog importation, stating that as long as the dog has been in a low-risk or …

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Three tornadoes hit Quebec Wednesday, uprooting trees, damaging infrastructure

MONTREAL - Three tornadoes touched down on Quebec territory Wednesday, Environment Canada has confirmed, causing damage to trees and infrastructure and injuring at least one person.

Bob Rae elected to lead UN international development body

OTTAWA - Bob Rae, Canada鈥檚 ambassador to the United Nations, will head the UN鈥檚 Economic and Social Council.

Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace

OTTAWA - Norad says 春色直播 and American fighter jets have intercepted a group of Russian and Chinese planes flying near Alaska.

In the news today: Wildfire flames hit Jasper, cooler weather to help B.C. fire crews

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Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

HALIFAX - As Canada鈥檚 premiers reckoned with housing, health care and their contentious relationship with Ottawa during meetings last week in Halifax, many of them remained consumed by climate change-related natural disasters that have only e…

B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building in Venables Valley, B.C., may no longer exist when they return after being evacuated due to an encroaching wildfire.

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON - One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings.

Here are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation on July 24

These are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service dashboard at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Court decision halts enforcement of Ottawa鈥檚 kosher slaughter rules

OTTAWA - A Federal Court decision has put a pause on enforcement of 春色直播 Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.

B.C. judge finds delays in child sex assault case went beyond trial 'ceiling'

VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says there was a "perfect storm" of delays that caused a child sexual assault case to be stayed against a man accused of molesting a six-year-old girl.

Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogans

Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.

Ethics commissioner flags conflict at Sustainable Development and Technology Canada

OTTAWA - The former chair of a foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for green technology projects failed to recuse herself from decisions that benefited organizations to which she had ties, th…

The cat came back: Montreal owners reunite with Indie, feline missing for 8 years

MONTREAL - Indie the cat did indeed come back, but it took her about eight years and a little help from the Ottawa Humane Society.

House committee launches investigation into purchase of Canada's new $9M condo in NYC

OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee will look into the Liberal government's recent purchase of a $9-million condo in Manhattan for its consul general to New York.

BoC's Macklem says he wants growth to pick back up as bank cuts key rate again

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada appeared to be increasingly concerned about the risk of high interest rates slowing the economy and inflation by more than necessary as it delivered a second consecutive rate cut Wednesday.

1 dose of HPV vaccine now recommended for younger groups, immunization committee says

The 春色直播 Advisory Committee on Immunization is now recommending one dose of HPV vaccine for children and youth between nine and 20 years old.

In the news today: Wildfire evacuees relieved after evacuating Jasper

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Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid

EDMONTON - Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper 春色直播 Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they needed a place to stay.

Battle to keep historic town wet and safe, as B.C. fire tally surges, homes destroyed

BARKERVILLE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is drenched, both from overnight rains and sprinklers dousing its timber buildings, some more than 150 years old.

Here are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation on July 23

These are the facts about British Columbia's wildfire situation, according to the BC Wildfire Service dashboard at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Advocate warns of impending 'crisis' in B.C. child welfare staffing

British Columbia's child welfare system is either in a state of crisis or close to it with understaffing and unmanageable workloads, the province's representative for children said.

Feds were warned about setting 'significant precedent' with Ukraine visa program

OTTAWA - Federal immigration officials warned the government it risked undermining the temporary immigration system with the design of the emergency visa program for war-displaced Ukrainians, newly released court documents show.

Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

WHITEHORSE - A Yukon mine inspector has ordered Victoria Gold to shore up its water treatment efforts, finding the company's plan to clean up after a disastrous spill of cyanide-laced-rock and water last month at its Eagle Gold mine is insufficient.

Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

OTTAWA - The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs criticized the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying in a statement they are profoundly disappointed and outraged.

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