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10 kids died last year from e-scooter and e-bike injuries, data shows
TORONTO — New data highlights how dangerous e-scooters and e-bikes can be for children in…
In the news today: B.C. chief on fires, Trump tariffs loom, e-scooter deaths rise
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Motorists, exporters eager to test Gordie Howe bridge in July, early data suggests
OTTAWA — Early traffic volumes on the Gordie Howe International Bridge suggest motorists on both…
Ontario fire crews making good progress despite large area burned, minister says
TORONTO — Ontario’s fire crews are making progress fighting wildfires, the minister of natural resources…
Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
OTTAWA — Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of…
Why information officer kept camera rolling even as he fled B.C. wildfire with family
PENTICTON — When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a…
Woman dead in B.C. wildfire as grim video reveals village in ruins
PENTICTON — The wildfire raging near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia’s southern Interior claimed the…
Nearly 400 vehicles worth $28M recovered in RCMP anti-fraud pilot program, police say
OTTAWA — The RCMP say they’ve recovered 392 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $28 million…
In the news today: MPs divided on hybrid rules, B.C. plane crash, wildfire aid
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘The fire was just raging’ evacuee describes fleeing Okanagan wildfires
VERNON — Atlyn Becker remembers the hills glowing orange around her on Saturday as her…
Feds hope $1.9B for new Via Rail fleet, assembly plant leads to better service
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Wednesday he hopes Ottawa’s $1.9 billion investment in…
‘Everything is gone’ in images showing wildfire damage outside Clinton, B.C.
CLINTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — There was little left besides twisted metal, blackened trees, the…
Gordie Howe bridge opens to cars after months of cross-border controversy
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to motorists Monday after months of controversy over financial…
In the news today: Gordie Howe bridge to open, B.C. wildfires, Seattle shooting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
TORONTO — In a Toronto hotel off Highway 401, a bag check station screening for…