The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to an out-of-control fire that has reached over the U.S.-Canada border, about four kilometres from the town of Osoyoos in B.C.’s southern Interior. 732 properities, including some residents in Osoyoos, must leave their homes due to a growing wildfire. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen …
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Man in custody for impaired driving after pedestrian killed in Scarborough
A man has been arrested for impaired driving after a pedestrian was hit and killed in Scarborough Friday night, Toronto police say. Officers were called to the area of Warden Avenue and Continental Place at around 10:30 p.m. for report of a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle. …
Read More »Canadian women’s soccer team filled with ‘calm confidence’ ahead of World Cup match vs. Australia
Two days before a match that will decide its future at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canada exuded calm. That despite news from Brisbane that Australia star striker Sam Kerr is fit to play against the Canadians in Monday’s Group B finale at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Australian star Sam Kerr …
Read More »Newfound, intimate letters from Louis Riel’s ‘lost years’ in exile featured at Calgary gallery
Never-before-seen writings by Louis Riel displayed at a Calgary exhibition provide a glimpse into the father of Manitoba’s personal life at the centre of two historic Métis rebellions he led in western Canada. Manitoba Métis Federation hopes items can be loaned to national heritage centre. Never-before-seen writings by Louis Riel …
Read More »Prime minister to march in P.E.I. Pride parade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will march in the P.E.I. Pride parade Saturday in downtown Charlottetown, according to his official itinerary. Parade organizers have said provincial politicians welcome ‘in non-partisan fashion.’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will march in the P.E.I. Pride parade Saturday in downtown Charlottetown, according to his official itinerary. …
Read More »B.C. port workers vote to reject mediated agreement
For the second time, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has voted no to a tentative deal with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). This is the second time the longshore workers’ union has rejected a deal in the B.C. port strike. Port workers in British Columbia have voted …
Read More »Convoy organizers try to quash $300M lawsuit
The people facing a $300 million class-action lawsuit for organizing the 2022 convoy protests in Ottawa are attempting to have the case quashed altogether, or moved out of Canada’s capital. Defendants also file for change of venue. The people facing a $300 million class-action lawsuit for organizing the 2022 convoy …
Read More »B.C. real estate agent fined $20,000 after being caught swigging milk at home showing
Mike Rose took a sip of milk from the carton and returned it to the fridge before showing a Kamloops home in July 2022. Mike Rose was recorded on home surveillance footage sipping the milk and putting it back. Real estate agent fined $20K for chugging homeowner’s milk A B.C. …
Read More »Scenes from the hailstorm that hit Ottawa-Gatineau
A severe thunderstorm brought significant hail to Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., on Friday afternoon. Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warning Friday. Ottawa storm brings flooding and hail A storm that passed through Ottawa Friday brought marble-sized hail and some flooding to parts of the city. A severe thunderstorm brought hail, …
Read More »Noisy overnight storms set to rumble through southern Ontario
Friday saw a significant round of severe thunderstorms sweep through portions of eastern Ontario and southern Quebec, producing large hail, high winds, and even a reported funnel cloud through the afternoon and evening hours. PHOTOS: Intense hail, high winds slam Ottawa and eastern Ontario on Friday An intense hailstorm hit …
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