Wildfire north of Castlegar now mapped at 116 hectares
The B.C. Wildfire Service said helicopters were engaged to hold the fire through until rappel crews responded on Wednesday morning.
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B.C. cat found on dock after Bradley Creek wildfire, burned and alone
The Bradley Creek wildfire had ripped through the area, and Erickson had been helping his neighbours survey the damage from a boat when he saw her.
B.C. climber stung by wasps 100 times, rescued by helicopter
A climber in British Columbia was rescued by helicopter after being stung more than 100 times by wasps in backcountry north of Vancouver.
4th MLA quits BC Conservative Party to sit as Independent
This comes after Rosalyn Bird announced she was leaving the party on Tuesday, joining MLAs Ian Paton and Peter Milobar as recent defectors.
Questions raised about B.C.’s approach to prescribed burns ahead of wildfire season
The prescribed burn was part of an 87-hectare risk reduction strategy, but the BC Wildfire Service has not yet confirmed whether the burn went ahead as planned.
B.C. mother says son was returned to her care but ministry not answering questions
'I feel validated, but it doesn't take away from the utter disgust I feel towards what they've done to my son because that trauma is going to last him a lifetime,' the mother said.
N.Y.-based Hindu priest charged with sexual assault in Oshawa, Ont.
Investigators say they believe there may be additional victims and have released a photograph of the accused on the Durham Regional Police website.
City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project
The City of Calgary's contracts come as the Calgary Stampede evaluates bids to study the possibility of multi-purposing GMC Stadium to allow for field sports.
Last remaining tenant of Granville Street SRO has been moved out
All residents of the Luugat have been relocated to alternative housing," the ministry said in a statement, adding that the tenant was relocated from the building last week.
Two arrested after drug lab dismantled in Griffintown condo building: Montreal police
Police say they arrested a 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman in connection with the investigation.
Danielle Smith rejects taxing oil exports, pushes increased diplomacy efforts with U.S.
Danielle Smith says she wants to avoid further trade war escalations and instead double down on diplomacy efforts — cautioning the U.S. has the power to cripple Canada energy-wise.
Saskatchewan cracks down on foreign worker exploitation
The first conviction under FWRISA has some experts saying there is a larger pattern of employers abusing foreign workers programs.
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dead at 80
Tim Curry, the quirky British actor known for playing eccentric roles like the flamboyant alien mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home.
Wrestling community comes together to support Regina coach’s cancer fight
For years, Hajar Quinn has taught athletes how to fight on the mat. Now, she's facing a fight of her own with her wrestling family in her corner.
How is EI changing under Canada’s tariff relief plan — and is it enough?
The federal government is modifying some Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for workers impacted by U.S. tariffs as they take hold on Canada's economy, but do they go far enough?
Former Iranian official living in Toronto was ‘critical’ to terror finance, CBSA alleges
A CBSA report alleges that as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, Abbas Omidi, assisted the regime's state sponsorship of terrorism.
Marineland beluga dies at U.S. aquarium weeks after transfer
A group of aquariums in the U.S. and Spain have been taking in the beluga whales and dolphins from Marineland in recent months, with a few more remaining.
Peach trees in Ontario's Niagara region under threat due to recent historic flooding
Torrential flooding in Niagara in July and August could kill nearly half of the Ontario region's peach trees, which, along with other stone fruit like nectarines and cherries, cope poorly with excess water, says University of Guelph biologist Jay Subramanian.
Fire in hospital kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital
The government has opened an investigation, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Health Ministry’s highest civil servant to be removed from office.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the U.K.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are said to have landed in the U.K. privately from California.