1 hour ago B.C. climate news: Firefighting drones could change the way B.C. fights wildfires | China toughens up climate targets

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 21 to April 27, 2025.

Events

2 h. ago Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

Gov. Gen. says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices

Politics

3 h. ago Four Vancouver pharmacists face discipline over allegations of mishandling prescription opioids

The CPBC says the allegations are 'so serious' that interim disciplinary actions were needed while the college investigates.

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3 h. ago Federal Election Poll: Liberals poised to win slim majority or minority government

Watch: 'It'll go down as a historical win if the polls hold true," says Steve Mossop, an executive vice-president at Leger

Politics

3 h. ago Man dead after Calgary brawl, involving three possible stabbings, multiple foot chases and road closures

A man is dead following a brawl that occurred outside a Calgary bar early Saturday morning and led to three possible stabbings, multiple foot chases involving the canine unit and street closures. Calgary police were called to the 700 block of 10 Avenue S.W. at approximately 1:55 a.m. after receiving reports of what they described […]

Events

5 h. ago What I learned leading a Vancouver Sun Run clinic in the Downtown Eastside

Each Vancouver Sun Run clinic session in the DTES began with a buzz of energy in the Carnegie centre’s multipurpose room, as participants — ages 28 to 71 — prepared to hit the pavement.

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5 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: White wine is on a roll, especially in France's Rhône Valley

White wine appeals to younger and older generations because it's lighter in alcohol and more versatile regarding food pairings

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5 h. ago This Day in History, 1891: Rough, tough lacrosse players upset by 'blackguardly language'

There was a bitter rivalry between New Westminster and Vancouver lacrosse squads in the 1880s and 1890s

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5 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Electing Carney will mean cutting our economic throat

Of all the reasons not to elect Mark Carney as the next prime minister of Canada on Monday, his history as the world’s leading corporate booster of achieving “net zero emissions” by 2050 is the biggest. Putting Carney, the UN’s Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, and co-chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for […]

Transport

6 h. ago Probe ongoing after body pulled from Thames River near downtown

A body was pulled from the Thames River in the area of Horton Street at Ridout Street on Saturday morning, police said. The London Fire Department was called to Thames Park just after 6 a.m. following reports of an individual in the water just south of downtown, police said. The body was removed from the […]

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6 h. ago KINSELLA: Federal election an epic battle full of plot twists and surprises

When the story of the 2025 election campaign is written, when it takes up its place in the history section in the library, what will be said? What will be the moral of the tale? Every election is like a book. It has a beginning, a middle and the end. It has its protagonists and […]

Politics

8 h. ago Dernier sondage avant le scrutin: une stabilité «historique» dans les intentions de vote

Dernier sondage Léger avant le scrutin: Carney toujours en tête, une stabilité «historique» dans les intentions de vote

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8 h. ago Dans l’ombre de Trump, un choc historique à finir entre Carney et Poilievre

La campagne électorale historique qui s’achève s’est en bonne partie déroulée dans l’ombre de Trump.

Transport

16 h. ago Toronto's newest viral sandwich shop keeps selling out hours before closing time

There's a new sandwich shop on the block in Toronto, and the city is already going crazy for it.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria: Toronto is crazy for a good sandwich, and lucky for those of us that live here, there's no shortage of shops and restaurants in the city that crank out really, really great ones.Lucky for aspiring sandwich artists, the city has made a habit of raising its favourite sandwich shops to legend status when they feel it's deserved, so starting one, however risky, poses serious potential.That's a lesson that Pitmaster and Executive Chef Alex Rad, of Smoque N' Bones fame, is learning with his latest venture, Alfie's Sandwiches+Market.The doors of the Baldwin Village sandwich shop and market opened just a hair over two weeks ago, and, to put it lightly, people in Toronto are utterly obsessed.You don't have to take my word for it, though; instead, refer to the Instagram stories they post nearly every day, within hours of openi...

Economics

16 h. ago Two friends open dream Mexican cafe in Toronto that's also a boutique

Just outside of Dupont subway station in Toronto, two friends have created a vibrant new space that blends nostalgic Mexican flavours, vintage fashion, and community. Wey Cup is a cozy but lively café and boutique that opened its doors last month, thanks to the duo that made it possible — friends Barbara Cervantes and Alejandra Blanco. On the café side, Wey Cup serves up classic coffee shop staples, like espressos, Americanos, and lattes, but it's the Mexican-inspired drinks that really stand out. Their "latte de mi corazón" is a sweet twist on a classic latte, made with creamy horchata. Their "café de olla" is a traditional Mexican brew infused with cinnamon and piloncillo (panela or unrefined whole cane sugar) that offers a taste of home for anyone missing it, or just discovering it. Other menu highlights include "grandma chocolate," a traditional hot chocolate topped with a...

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16 h. ago Tiny Toronto home with same owner for over 40 years is half the price of neighbours

In a Toronto neighbourhood where the average home sells for $1.5 million, finding any home under that is considered lucky. 140 Floyd Ave. is listed for only $795,000, which is basically like winning the lottery. Not only is this house very reasonably priced, but it is also the first time this house has been on the market in 40 years. The front entrance. And finding a house that hasn't been remodelled through every decade to the point where you have to gut renovate is nothing short of a miracle.The kitchen and mud room. Now, before we get ahead of ourselves, the home does need some work. For example, the kitchen is in need of a major remodel. The primary bedroom. And we're guessing the bathroom does too, since it wasn't even in any of the listing photos. The second bedroom. The windows also appear original to the house, which means they are probably drafty AF. A stained glass window in the kitchen....

Economics

18 h. ago 'Senseless act': Haida Gwaii community mourns Skidegate man killed in homicide

Luke Pearson died after he was hit by a vehicle in what police describe as a "targeted attack."

Events

18 h. ago Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine’s tailings dam

VANCOUVER — A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold. The Xatsull nation announced earlier this month that it had filed a legal challenge over the plan to allow […]

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20 h. ago Massive gap in Metro Vancouver affordable housing, report finds

The region's housing needs report shows Metro Vancouver needs 11,400 new affordable rental homes each year.

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20 h. ago Vancouver fire investigation determines East Hastings blaze may have been ’intentionally set’

Firefighters worked for about nine hours to extinguish the blaze, which sent smoke across the city.

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