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West Kelowna’s ‘deep understanding’ of fire gets credit in B.C.’s first test of year
KAMLOOPS — West Kelowna fire chief Jason Broland says that for better or worse, residents…
B.C. Energy Minister Dix announces upgrades to multiple hydro dams
The B.C. government has launched an upgrade on the provincial hydro system in an effort…
Committee majority recommends against MAID for mental illness, four senators object
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on the federal government to indefinitely exclude people…
Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusation
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that a group of Indigenous chiefs need to “check…
IRCC pauses processing some citizenship by descent cases as department probes issues
OTTAWA — The immigration department says it has temporarily paused the finalization of some new…
Former MP, MPP Han Dong to run for Toronto city council in Scarborough North
Former Liberal MP and MPP Han Dong says he’s running for Toronto city council. Dong…
Police ethics commissioner reviewing Montreal racism allegations
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police ethics commissioner says it is reviewing a complaint about serious allegations…
Environment groups suing Ottawa over projected missed emission targets
OTTAWA — A group of climate advocates is suing the federal government, saying recent policy…
Trump says he would ‘rather not’ have CUSMA, offers conflicting message on its future
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would rather not have the…
Conservative MP’s bill on intimate partner violence becomes law
OTTAWA — Canada will take a harder stance on intimate partner violence after a Conservative…
Muslim cultural centre in Trois-Rivières, Que., vandalized overnight
TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Police are investigating after an Islamic culture centre northeast of Montreal was vandalized…
Candice St-Aubin named interim commissioner of Indigenous languages
OTTAWA — A senior federal bureaucrat has been named the interim commissioner of Indigenous languages.…
Canada’s Sudarshan Yellamaraju set to make U.S. Open debut in rookie PGA Tour season
Sudarshan Yellamaraju is peaking at just the right time heading into his first-ever U.S. Open.…
Carney offers Canada’s help to implement Iran-U.S. deal as G7 summit ends
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS — Canada will do what it can to support efforts to implement the peace…
Vast majority of British Columbians support local water restrictions, poll suggests
OTTAWA — A new poll released Wednesday suggests 90 per cent of people in B.C.…
Quebec bar to hold summit ahead of election on erosion of trust in institutions
QUÉBEC — Warning about the public’s growing skepticism toward institutions, Quebec’s bar association says it…
‘Electrical non-compliances’ found at B.C. waterpark where kids were burned
CULTUS LAKE — The agency that oversees safety at B.C. amusement parks says investigators have…
Canada’s spy service received judge’s OK to target malware-infected devices
OTTAWA — Canada’s spy service obtained a judge’s permission to disrupt cyberthreats from foreign adversaries…
Lawyers say language change in First Nations water bill looks to shield government
OTTAWA — Two lawyers say the blurring of language on the right of First Nations…
Toronto Maple Leafs hire former L.A. Kings coach Jim Hiller as new head coach
TORONTO — Jim Hiller wasted no time talking about coaching philosophy. Beating reporters to the…
Alouettes’ Alexander looks to improve regular-season record to 14-0
It’s the Edmonton Elks’ turn to try and do something no other CFL team has…
Mixed reactions to Maple Leafs’ hiring of head coach Jim Hiller
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting mixed reviews online for hiring Jim Hiller as their…
Questions around Davies’ status persist as Canada continues preparations for Qatar
VANCOUVER — Canadian defender Richie Laryea says he and his teammates know they weren’t at…
World Cup watch party in Toronto ended Tuesday after firecracker set off: officials
TORONTO — The City of Toronto says a World Cup watch party downtown was cancelled…