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More than 1,400 properties ordered to evacuate in central B.C. due to wildfires
VANCOUVER - More than 1,400 properties in British Columbia's Cariboo region have been placed on evacuation order as wildfires rage across the province. The order from the Cariboo Regional District cov...
Jul 14, 2021
Officers cleared of misconduct in takedown of Alberta teen in 'Star Wars' costume
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Three southern Alberta police officers have been cleared of misconduct after a restaurant worker in a "Star Wars'' storm-trooper costume and carrying a plastic gun ended up with a ...
Jul 14, 2021
Ethics watchdog reviews request to investigate Trudeau over Data Sciences payments
OTTAWA - The federal ethics watchdog is reviewing a request to investigate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over payments his MPs offices made to a company owned by his friend. Conservative MP Michael Ba...
Jul 14, 2021
Power out, traffic detoured around Parksville Industrial Park
PARKSVILLE - Businesses in the southern tip of Parksville were without power for several hours Wednesday afternoon, following a BC Hydro line being downed.Power was cut around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Jul 14, 2021
Green party executive launches membership review of its own leader, Annamie Paul
OTTAWA - Green party executives have taken a first step toward suspending Annamie Paul's membership in the party she leads. Three senior party sources say Dana Taylor, interim executive director of th...
Jul 14, 2021
TFC, CF Montreal get green light to play at home but wait continues for Whitecaps
Toronto FC and CF Montreal have been given the green light to play at home this weekend, with a limited number of fans in the stands. Wednesday's league update on Canadian home-market games only cover...
Jul 14, 2021
Western Canada heat wave accelerates rate of glacier melt, experts say
VANCOUVER - A sizzling heat wave during the last week of June in Western Canada left little unsinged, including fragile glaciers that are already melting at an accelerated pace, experts say. Dozens of...
Jul 14, 2021
Western Canada heat wave accelerates rate of glacier melt, experts say
VANCOUVER - A sizzling heat wave during the last week of June in Western Canada left little unsinged, including fragile glaciers that are already melting at an accelerated pace, experts say. Dozens of...
Jul 14, 2021
Brazilian leader evaluated for possible emergency surgery
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was being evaluated Wednesday for possible emergency surgery for an intestinal obstruction, his office said. Bolsonaro, 66, was admitted to the...
Jul 14, 2021
Cedar Rd., Stewart Ave. targeted for new pedestrian safety upgrades
NANAIMO - Two troublesome areas in the region will receive provincial funding to bolster safety for pedestrians.A portion of Hwy. 1, also known as Stewart Ave., connecting Nanaimo's downtown to Depart...
Jul 14, 2021