1 hour ago Hot and dry weather forecast for B.C. Interior as crews battle out of control wildfires

The Izman Creek wildfire north of Lytton was accidentally sparked Tuesday by an RCMP vehicle.

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2 h. ago At least 32 people dead in Texas floods as search continues for people still missing

KERRVILLE, Texas — Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 32 people, including […]

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2 h. ago 14 children in Texas among 37 dead from flash floods as search continues for missing

KERRVILLE, Texas — Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 37 people across […]

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3 h. ago Proposed zoning bylaw won't help Ottawa's housing crisis, says advocate

The comprehensive zoning bylaw proposes caps to building height in some low-density neighbourhoods.

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3 h. ago Proposed zoning bylaw won't help Ottawa's housing goals, says advocate

The comprehensive zoning bylaw proposes caps to building height in some low-density neighbourhoods.

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8 h. ago This Day in History, 1897: Legendary B.C. politician Amor de Cosmos dies in Victoria

The self-styled "lover of the universe" was the second premier of British Columbia and one of the main advocates for B.C. joining Confederation

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15 h. ago The man who pulled two to safety on a deadly day at Westboro Beach

David Hickey was on a run along the Ottawa River when he noticed a tragic scene taking place.

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19 h. ago Growing Concerns: Water early in the morning for the happiest garden

What a change in the weather! We went from cool and raining to hot and dry almost overnight.

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20 h. ago RODEO NOTES: Langdon cowgirl wins historic first run of breakaway roping at Calgary Stampede

'I don't think I'll ever forget this day,' says Alberta's Shelby Boisjoli-Meged of fastest run in event's first-ever performance at GMC Stadium.

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22 h. ago Frustration in B.C. as extortion suspects released 1 day after high

Police announced two arrests related to the extortion racket, but RCMP confirmed Friday that the suspects have already been released without charge.

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23 h. ago Maple Leafs prospects take a lesson from horse play at development camp

No horsing around. The Maple Leafs prospects learned a lesson from a member of the equine family on Friday morning. As promised by assistant general manager, player development, Hayley Wickenheiser a day earlier, the club’s youngsters had a training session with a young, untamed horse at Toronto Equestrian Downtown on the Exhibition Grounds. Led by […]

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24 h. ago Federal Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario

Despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario, the federal minister of Indigenous services plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water.

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24 h. ago U.S. ambassador expects Carney weighing growth options, including public service cuts

Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, talks public service cuts, economic growth and his favourite bike rides in Ottawa on Independence Day.

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24 h. ago Calgary man injured in Russian drone and missile attack in Ukraine

A Calgary man, who has been working to deliver humanitarian aid in Ukraine since 2022, is in hospital in Kyiv, after being injured in a Russian attack on Canada Day.

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24 h. ago Ottawa talking to Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs: Joly

A spokesperson for Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Friday that the talks were ongoing but did not provide any further details.

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24 h. ago Bull rider Jared Parsonage chases more Stampede glory during the day, Bullbustin' prize at night

The Saskatchewan rodeo star is looking for his second Stampede crown while also competing in the Bullbustin' spectacle on Tsuutʼina Nation.

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24 h. ago Parsonage chases more Stampede glory; Hutchings takes top bull

The Saskatchewan rodeo star is looking for his second Stampede crown while also competing in the Bullbustin' spectacle on Tsuutʼina Nation.

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25 h. ago Edmonton mayor says mature neighbourhoods have plenty of space for density

As the zoning public hearing continues, Edmonton's mayor reaffirms his support for multi-unit projects in mature neighbourhoods.

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26 h. ago Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations’ rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether. Two provincial environment ministers sent a letter to their federal counterpart this week calling on Prime Minister […]

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26 h. ago Hamas says ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal sent to mediators

It was not immediately clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

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