The Town of Hay River said late Sunday night that wildfires have burned property and structures in Paradise Gardens and south through Enterprise. Flights departing from Hay River through the night to get remaining residents out. The Town of Hay River says wildfires have burned property and structures in the …
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B.C. cities dealing with drought invite residents to show off their brown lawn — for a prize
Municipalities including Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack are asking residents to submit photos of their well-maintained, albeit brown lawns to win a prize. Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack holding similar contests, Amidst new water restrictions, several Lower Mainland municipalities are encouraging residents to flaunt their dehydrated lawns with pride. …
Read More »In a connected world, a global slowdown will hit Canada, too
New inflation and house price data out this week could be a crucial sign of whether the Bank of Canada will give borrowers a break from constantly rising interest rates. But they could also signal troubling economic weakness as the world puts on the brakes. Borrowers watch for clues that …
Read More »Canada notches its first 40°C reading this year as heat climbs in B.C.
Click here to view the video The country's streak of temperatures staying below the 40-degree mark has finally ended. A formidable ridge over Western Canada has allowed the B.C. community of Lytton to achieve the country's first 40°C reading in 2023, reaching a high of 41.5°C on Monday. RELATED: Why …
Read More »Elder and daughter attacked by polar bear on expedition to repatriate Inuit remains
A team from Nunavik faced a number of challenges trying to bury the repatriated remains of four people this summer. Among them, a polar bear attack. ‘No choice but to continue,’ says organizer about incident that left 2 hospitalized. About 10 boats left a foggy Kangiqsualujjuaq on July 25 as …
Read More »N.S. town councillor who died at 37 leaves legacy of justice, compassion
Meghan Bragg, a 37-year-old Westville, N.S., councillor and health-care professional, died July 31 of cancer just weeks after being diagnosed. Meghan Bragg’s final wishes will lead to an accessible playground for Westville. In her final words, Meghan Bragg of Westville, N.S., wrote not about herself — but of her family …
Read More »Child among 3 injured in ‘targeted’ downtown Toronto shooting: police
Police said they were called to the area of Princess Street and The Esplanade around 6 p.m. for a shooting. (Jason Trout/CBC – image credit) Three people, includinga child, have been injured in a “targeted” shooting in downtown Toronto Saturday evening, police say. Police said they were called to the …
Read More »Pink salmon spotted in N.L. waters could be from 1960s stocking program — or from Russia
Pink salmon, also referred to as humpback salmon, are usually found in Pacific and Arctic waters, but have been spotted off Newfoundland and Labrador’s coast in recent years. Pink salmon are usually found in pacific and arctic waters. Pacific pink salmon have been spotted lately in the White Bay area …
Read More »Canada could see the year’s first 40°C reading by Monday
A few places have come perilously close to the symbolic 40-degree mark this summer, but nobody in Canada has seen this symbolic heat milestone so far in 2023. Monday could end that streak. We’re watching a formidable ridge building over Western Canada heading into next week, which could allow some …
Read More »Monday could bring about Canada’s first 40°C day for 2023
A few places have come perilously close to the symbolic 40-degree mark this summer, but nobody in Canada has seen this symbolic heat milestone so far in 2023. Monday could end that streak. We’re watching a formidable ridge building over Western Canada heading into next week, which could allow some …
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