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Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family Fun
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Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off…
14-year-old love letter in a bottle found at Kamloops Lake
“I felt I was thrown into the middle of a romance novel. I’m obsessed with romance novels, what are the chances?’”
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
CN Rail warns of ‘catastrophic impacts’ as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have “catastrophic impacts” on cross-country services in legal…
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation
VANCOUVER — Alan Goodall has owned the Aura nightclub in Vancouver’s entertainment district for 16…
Victoria officer gets 7-day suspension over death of woman hit by anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — A Victoria police officer who was found to have made a serious error…
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months…
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada’s 2nd-worst on record
OTTAWA — This year’s wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst…
Crews make ‘good progress’ on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause
The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents,…
Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi’s invitation to G7 summit
OTTAWA — Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation…
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to review a ruling that concluded…
Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies
EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly…
B.C. man gets 3 1/2 years for arson at Ukrainian pastor’s home
VICTORIA — A man who set fire to a pastor’s family home attached to a…
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to…
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in…
In the news today: World leaders, former PMs and protestors expected ahead of G7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. forecasters issued high water advisories for numerous Interior rivers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisories for a…
Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., reached within 40 metres of homes
SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia’s Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing…
Liberal MP criticizes Modi’s G7 invitation in meeting with Prime Minister Carney
OTTAWA — B.C. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal said he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
City of Burnaby, B.C., to apologize to Chinese Canadians for past discrimination
A formal apology is being planned by the City of Burnaby, B.C., for its role…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY — The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a…
Former MP Charlie Angus says NDP became too focused on leader, TikTok likes
OTTAWA — The NDP suffered an “unmitigated disaster” in the last election because it lost…