52 m. ago No arrests, but G7 security forces responded to more than 200 wildlife incidents

The security force was a joint operation led by the RCMP, with assistance from the Calgary police, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Forestry and Parks and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Politics

58 m. ago Chinese steel 'contributed to delays' in construction of Pattullo Bridge replacement, says advocate

Welding problems in steel from oversees can create headaches and increase expenses, says Canadian Institute of Steel Construction CEO

Other

76 m. ago For final budget of term, Vancouver's ruling party directs city staff to find 'efficiencies'

ABC Vancouver tells city staff to sharpen their pencils and find ways to cut a proposed seven per cent tax increase in 2026

Sport

86 m. ago Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta’s Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West […]

Other

93 m. ago Drug coverage to be discontinued for Vancouver Island girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow — but not stop — the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk.

Events

1 hour ago Opinion: VPD Chief Rai, let’s turn things around and make them right again

Opinion: As the first South Asian and Sikh VPD chief, you have a unique opportunity to renew the force’s commitment to reconciliation and to finally address systemic racism

Other

1 hour ago Opinion: Microplastics are in our bodies and in our water. That's horrific

Opinion: Now rain is on the radar for microplastics — which should scare all of us

Events

2 h. ago Vancouver forecasts 7% property tax hike next year, mayor wants it under 2.5%

Mayor Ken Sim has asked staff to suggest a way to hold property tax hikes under 2.5 per cent next year, including an option for a zero per cent increase.

Economics

2 h. ago London crackdown on public drug use to date: 11 charges, 540 seizures

London police have seized drugs more than 500 times and laid nearly a dozen charges after launching a crackdown on public drug use three months ago, a new report says.

Other

3 h. ago Canucks: Brock Boeser reunion with J.T. Miller on Broadway a matter of dollars and sense

Unrestricted free agent Brock Boeser could get good salary and term from the Rangers. Mitch Marner is too expensive and Nikolaj Ehlers injury prone.

Transport

3 h. ago MANDEL: Toronto cop spared jail in assault of teen who later died — but can’t be trusted with ‘deadly weapon’

What a bitter pill to swallow. In a Brampton courtroom Wednesday morning, suspended Toronto Police Const. Calvin Au, 34, avoided jail time and was handed a suspended sentence and a year’s probation for the violent takedown of 19-year-old Chadd Facey after he tried to sell a fake Apple watch. Hours after the assault, the teen […]

Events

4 h. ago Disabled senior wins right to human rights hearing after B.C. Housing slashes rental subsidy

When Constance Howard's son moved in to be her full-time caregiver, B.C. Housing took exception and axed a significant portion of her monthly rental subsidy

Other

4 h. ago Missing Quebec girl, 3, found safe after bizarre disappearance that led to charge against mother

She was discovered by drones near Highway 417 by Ontario Provincial Police. 'It is the best scenario we could have imagined,' police said

Other

4 h. ago Senate passes bill to protect supply management from any future trade deals

'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s national trade policy to such an extent,' said Sen. Paula Simons

Economics

4 h. ago Toronto man, 21, faces 11 charges in Monday night’s dramatic carjacking

Toronto Police have made an arrest in Monday night’s carjacking investigation that ended dramatically with a roadblock on the Gardiner Expressway and a suspect jumping off the roadway. Cop said on Monday around 9:35 p.m., police responded to a carjacking call in the Finch Ave. E. and Yonge St. area. It’s alleged that the victim […]

Transport

4 h. ago Remains found in Salmon Arm identified as woman who went missing in 2017

The remains were discovered on a rural property in Salmon Arm on May 5, and the B.C. Coroners Service has since linked them to Nicole Bell

Other

4 h. ago EN IMAGES | Vives émotions chez les policiers après la découverte de Claire Bell

Les agents de la Sûreté du Québec et de la Police provinciale de l’Ontario ont laissé paraître leur soulagement et leurs émotions intenses.

Events

4 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto teen, 18, charged with attempted murder in East Gwillimbury

An 18-year-Toronto teen, on probation and with a firearms prohibition order for unrelated offences, has been charged by York Regional Police after a man was shot in East Gwillimbury, Ont. On Wednesday around 8:40 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of Balsdon Hollow and Petal Ave. to find one male victim suffering […]

Events

4 h. ago Ottawa police seeking to ID suspect from LRT station altercation

The incident occurred at Rideau Station on April 16, police said Wednesday.

Events

4 h. ago Former elementary school principal in B.C. disciplined for spanking a student

Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas spanked a Grade 1 student and falsely claimed that the child's parents had agreed to the punishment.

Society