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$8,050 in campfire fines issued despite B.C. wildfire state of emergency
Despite wildfires that have destroyed scores of homes and left tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders, some people continue to defy provincial campf…
22 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Smoke aids B.C. fire fight, but officials warn about impact of California hurricane
The BC Wildfire Service says weather across British Columbia will be impacted by a hurricane in Southern California, challenging firefighters already battling hundr…
21 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Arsenic-contaminated Giant Mine seen as ‘low-risk’ during N.W.T fire
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada says the Giant Mine reclamation site within the city limits of Yellowknife is considered “low-risk” as wildfi…
21 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Yellowknife veterinarian helps pets flee fires, supports animals left behind
Yellowknife veterinarian Michelle Tuma was having a hectic month even before an encroaching wildfire forced the mass evacuation of her home community.
20 Aug 2023 | Canada -
B.C. wildfires: Crater Creek blaze near Keremeos grows to 37K hectares
It was good news on Saturday for some Southern Interior residents affected by the massive Crater Creek wildfire that’s burning near the village of Keremeos.
20 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Kingston Police seek public’s help in off-road vehicle theft
According to Kingston Police it was a little before 3 am on August 3 that two suspects broke into a fenced compound at a business on Bath Road.
18 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Exercise, then brain training could be game-changer for slowing dementia: Canadian study
Delaying the onset of dementia, without pharmaceuticals?
18 Aug 2023 | Health -
Calgary woman celebrates 101st birthday by gardening, taking part in sports
Getting out to do yardwork is definitely a challenge for anyone in Calgary’s scorching temperatures this week.
18 Aug 2023 | Health -
Trump wants his federal election trial to start in April 2026
Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to put off until 2026 a trial in Washington on charges that the former president plotted to overturn the res…
18 Aug 2023 | Canada -
B.C. tourism sector worried as Canada left off China’s green list for group tours
British Columbia’s tourism industry is raising concerns after Canada was left off China’s list of approved countries for tour groups.
18 Aug 2023 | Economy -
B.C. man charged with attempted murder after gunfire exchange with police
A West Vancouver man is facing nine charges, including attempted murder, after an exchange of gunfire with police at the end of June.
16 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg couple creates a backyard bounty with permaculture
Winnipeg couple Michael Thys and his partner Monika have transformed their garden into a lush and sustainable personal paradise, filled with fragrant flowers, a wid…
16 Aug 2023 | Canada -
More time needed for Saskatoon downtown entertainment district reports
The highly debated Downtown Event and Entertainment District was briefly discussed at the City of Saskatoon’s governance and priorities committee meeting on Wednesd…
16 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Suspect sought after jewelry store robbery reported in Markham, police say
Police are seeking to identify a suspect after a “smash-and-grab” robbery was reported at a jewelry store in Markham.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
‘Breaking point:’ Staffing at Halifax-area jail the worst in its history, union says
The union representing correctional officers at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in the Halifax Regional Municipality says staffing levels are now at t…
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Montreal a summer hot spot as tourism returns to pre-pandemic numbers
Despite summer nearing its end, Montreal continues to be a hot-spot destination for tourists this season.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Pilot in North Okanagan helicopter crash remains unaccounted for: RCMP
Mounties say the pilot of a helicopter that crashed on the Shuwswap River near Mabel Lake Saturday is currently unaccounted for.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Smash hit musical ‘Chicago’ to return to Toronto for holiday run
The smash Broadway hit “Chicago” will return to Toronto at the end of the year.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
$10K worth of electronics stolen from Peterborough north-end business
Police report more than $10,000 in electronics were stolen last week from a north-end business in Peterborough, Ont.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
71-year-old in wheelchair injured in Vernon hit and run
A Vernon, B.C., man was injured Friday when a Lexus knocked him down as he crossed the road at a marked intersection.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Injury bug bites Blue Jays during 17-in-17 stretch
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays finally got some rest and, hopefully, did some healing on Monday.
14 Aug 2023 | Sports -
Rotary Clubs reach $100K goal for YES Shelter for Youth and Families in Peterborough
Two Rotary Clubs in the Peterborough area reached their $100,000 commitment for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families in the city’s downtown following the presenta…
14 Aug 2023 | Economy -
Perseid meteor shower peaked for Saskatchewan stargazers over the weekend
Over the weekend, stargazers may have noticed 60 to 80 meteors dashing through the sky at 59 km/second, as the Perseid meteor shower lit up the night.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Man found with life-threatening injuries in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police say a man found with serious injuries in Mississauga on Sunday has been taken to hospital.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Sexual assault trial set to begin for military’s former head of HR
A sexual assault trial for the military’s former head of human resources is expected to hear from its first witness in an Ottawa court on Monday.
14 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Helicopter crash in North Okanagan sends four to hospital
Global News has confirmed that a helicopter crash near Enderby, B.C., has sent four people to hospital.
13 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Several people stabbed, 5 arrested after violent fight in Saint John: police
Four men and one youth were arrested for several assault and weapons offences related to an altercation that resulted in several people being taken to hospital on F…
13 Aug 2023 | Canada -
How much Taylor Swift mania can we take? Just wait — there’s still a long way to go
Every generation or so, a major artist enters what’s called their imperial phase, a period of their career where they can’t seem to do anything wrong. Everything al…
13 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Bautista added to Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence
TORONTO – The familiar song of “Jo-se, Jo-se, Jo-se” echoed around Rogers Centre for the first time in six years as Jose Bautista was added to the Toronto Blue Jays…
13 Aug 2023 | Sports -
Playing football may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease in men, study finds
Men with a history of playing organized football have higher odds of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study from the Boston University CTE Center suggests.
12 Aug 2023 | Sports -
Kingston, Ont. parents honour daughter through skeet shooting
On Saturday at the Kingston Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club, members of the skeet shooting community came together for a cause bigger than the sport.
12 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Listeria in ice cream? Why some frozen desserts are being recalled in Canada
Several frozen desserts are being recalled in Canada because of possible Listeria contamination.
11 Aug 2023 | Health -
Raptors return to B.C. for training camp
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp.
11 Aug 2023 | Sports -
Work underway to restore salmon habitat in North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek
Volunteers with a B.C. conservation group have begun work aimed at giving young salmon in North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek a helping hand.
11 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Cineplex sees profit boost as Barbie, Oppenheimer create ‘unprecedented’ demand
Cineplex Inc.’s net income mushroomed to $176.5 million in its second quarter as “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” hit theatres and the cinema chain began preparing for…
10 Aug 2023 | Economy -
After a fire at their townhouse complex, a B.C. family flew to Maui — where wildfires are raging
A B.C. woman currently in Maui with her family said it has been a crazy 24 hours since landing on the island.
10 Aug 2023 | World -
Decision yet to be made on whether Jamal Murray will suit up for Canada at World Cup
Jamal Murray has been ruled out of Canada’s exhibition games ahead of the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup.
09 Aug 2023 | Sports -
Meta enhances Threads after user exodus. Here’s what’s new
Meta Platforms’ Threads app is adding new updates including the ability to share posts through Instagram messages, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday, as the com…
09 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Elon Musk may need surgery — and it could delay his fight with Zuckerberg
Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg.
07 Aug 2023 | World -
Folklorama: Winnipeg’s annual cultural fest returns, aims to reclaim pre-COVID glory
Winnipeg’s annual cultural festival, Folklorama, kicks off Sunday evening and organizers are hoping to return to pre-COVID attendance levels.
07 Aug 2023 | Canada -
This local Calgary band hopes to represent the city in Canada’s music scene
These four men have been friends for more than a decade and now they’re playing at the biggest events in Calgary.
07 Aug 2023 | Canada -
‘Silent and quick’: Lack of supervision the leading cause of drownings in children
Whether in a pool, a bathtub or a lake, drowning can happen quickly and quietly. It is also one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths for young children in…
06 Aug 2023 | Health -
FDA approves first postpartum depression pill in U.S.
Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new m…
05 Aug 2023 | Health -
1st probable human case of West Nile virus reported in Toronto
The first probable human case of West Nile virus in Toronto in 2023 has been reported, health officials say.
04 Aug 2023 | Health -
AI proven to safely improve breast cancer detection accuracy, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a safe and efficient tool for breast cancer detection and boosting the accuracy of diagnoses, a new early-stage study in The Lancet …
04 Aug 2023 | Health -
Quill, the first service dog recognized in the Alberta legislature, dies
The first service animal to be recognized in the Alberta legislature has died.
04 Aug 2023 | Politics -
Parade of singles gives Orioles 6-1 win over Jays
TORONTO – Kevin Gausman is at a loss to explain why the Baltimore Orioles and other American League East teams are thriving against the Toronto Blue Jays.
04 Aug 2023 | Sports -
Legendary singer Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns
Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced that she’s retiring from live performances.
04 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area
Localized flooding may be possible as a storm rolls into the Peterborough region on Thursday, prompting the area’s conservation authority to issue a flood watch.
03 Aug 2023 | Canada -
Suspects sought after Mississauga home vandalized: Peel police
Police are seeking to identify suspects after a home in Mississauga was vandalized.
03 Aug 2023 | Canada