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Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke,…
2026 World Cup’s contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
TORONTO (AP) — The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United…
Trump’s approval rating on immigration and government spending has slipped, new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about one-quarter of U.S. adults say that President Donald Trump’s policies…
‘Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces
TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Carney to meet with Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to convene the Incident Response Group in Ottawa today…
In the news today: Tariffs and wildfire headline meeting with P.M. Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Fires force Manitoba to prep for evacuees, bring alert to jewel Saskatchewan park
WINNIPEG — Manitoba prepared Monday to find shelter for thousands more potential wildfire evacuees while…
Evacuation order rescinded for wildfire near Princeton, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Residents of nearly 30 properties near Princeton, B.C., who were forced to evacuate…
‘Obscene brutality’: Baseball-bat killer gets life term despite constitutional ruling
The B.C. Supreme Court has sentenced a man to life in prison without parole eligibility…
Federal Court says Canada acted ‘unreasonably’ in denying request to repair home
OTTAWA — The Federal Court says Indigenous Services Canada acted unreasonably to deny funding for…
B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s minister in charge of water is asking residents to do everything…
Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case
OTTAWA — The B.C. ostrich farmers who lost dozens of birds in an outbreak of…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes again for sign-language interpreter comments
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising new financial penalties to enforce rules aimed at…
In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Child dead after being hit by vehicle in Surrey: police
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating a collision that claimed the life of…
Wildfire near Princeton golf course in B.C. prompts evacuation order
An out-of-control wildfire near Princeton, B.C, has prompted an evacuation order, affecting about 30 properties…
How a tree-killing beetle chose wrong human to fly into, revealing presence in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The tiny beetle could scarcely have picked a worse human to fly into.…
Wildfire burning near Keremeos, B.C., prompted evacuation alert
KEREMEOS — A wildfire burning in the southwestern part of British Columbia grew to an…
Struggling Toronto FC, CF Montreal look to cup competition to help kick-start season
TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal have won the Telus Canadian Championship a combined…
Canadiens eliminated from NHL playoffs after 4-1 loss to Capitals in Game 5
WASHINGTON — A feeling of disappointment reverberated through the Montreal Canadiens’ dressing room following their…
Connor’s three-point effort leads Jets to 5-3 win over Blues, 3-2 series lead
WINNIPEG — Vladislav Namestnikov and his Winnipeg Jets teammates knew they had to find another…
Tyler Mazereeuw named Canadian Elite Basketball League president
TORONTO — Tyler Mazereeuw has been named the new president of the Canadian Elite Basketball…