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Island snowpack levels remain low in May despite small April increase
NANAIMO - While up slightly compared to April, the snowpack level across B.C. remains incredibly low, with no change occurring on Vancouver Island.The May 1 snow survey and water supply bulletin indic...
May 10, 2024
Major geomagnetic storm associated with solar flares hitting all of Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's space weather agency is warning of a "major geomagnetic storm" that is hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems and other infrastructure. Space Weather Cana...
May 10, 2024
B.C. finance minister says she will retire following provincial election this fall
CASTLEGAR, B.C. - British Columbia's finance minister says she won't be running again in the next provincial election after serving in the legislature for nearly two decades. Katrine Conroy says it wi...
May 10, 2024
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic ...
May 10, 2024
US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials...
May 10, 2024
B.C. halts new jade mining in northwest, five-year transition for existing operations
VICTORIA - British Columbia has prohibited mining activities on new jade tenures in the northwest, while setting a five-year wind-down period for existing operators. A statement from the Ministry of E...
May 10, 2024
Trudeau says Meta news ban degrades safety while it makes billions off communities
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's dispute with Meta is a "test moment" for the country to stand against the social media giant that's making billions off people, but tak...
May 10, 2024
Trudeau says Meta news ban degrades safety while it makes billions off communities
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's dispute with Meta is a "test moment" for the country to stand against the social media giant that's making billions off people, but tak...
May 10, 2024
Canada abstains on Palestine recognition at UN, open to statehood before peace
OTTAWA - Canada has abstained from another United Nations vote aimed at formally recognizing Palestine, while opening the door to supporting statehood before the end of the current conflict. The feder...
May 10, 2024
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police
LAVAL, Que. - The suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 30-year-old man in the Montreal area on Thursday has turned himself in to police. Provincial police Sgt. Hugues Beaulieu says major crimes offi...
May 10, 2024