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‘It’s not life back to normal,’ even as B.C. wildfire evacuees return home
An AirTag that stayed online as a wildfire roared into the outskirts of her neighbourhood…
B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
The day she returned to her home in Summerland, B.C., more than a week after…
Returning home different for everyone after ‘monster’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan
The Sunflower Ukrainian Cafe in Summerland, B.C., is still restocking, but it’s already serving limited…
Massachusetts House and Senate move toward housing goals
Massachusetts is facing a housing crisis, and the clock is ticking. The state needs to…
Salamander and tarantula are B.C. fire survivors, as pets and owners seek reunions
When Amanda Roberts and her 10-year-old son River fled the Bald Range fire before it…
Fire in a building housing several hotels in eastern India kills 9 and injures 6
NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire broke out in a five-story building that houses several…
In the news today: Trump delays tariffs, B.C. wildfire update, Alberta data centres
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
LAMBA LEDA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people remained displaced on the Indonesian island of…
After deadly floods in India’s Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Rojo Neog left his house in India’s Assam state on the…
Maine struggling to get homeowners to test and treat private wells for arsenic
Wendy Brennan agreed to participate in a study examining how arsenic exposure can affect children’s…
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
REO, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people waited for aid on the Indonesian island of…
Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
OTTAWA — Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in…
B.C. wildfire evacuees return home to assess the damage, start to rebuild
CLINTON — At the age of 52, Steve Larabie is facing the daunting task of…
‘We don’t even have a phone’: Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges
VANCOUVER — Helen Benallick said she was fast asleep with her husband at their home…