2 h. ago Saskatchewan government faces potential legal action over wildfire efforts

The law firm Procido LLP is evaluating the viability of a negligence claim against the Government of Saskatchewan.

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3 h. ago Man dies after diving into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach: OPP

Police say a 44-year-old man has died after diving from a vessel into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a call at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday in the municipality of Lambton Shores and found an unresponsive individual on the beach. Police say the man was […]

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3 h. ago Opinion: Wildfires can start in many ways — but climate change supercharges them

Opinion: There’s an important distinction between how a wildfire starts and what allows it to spiral into an uncontrollable inferno

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4 h. ago D'oh Canada: Plane takeoff goes very wrong on Vancouver Island beach on Canada Day

Bystanders helped push the plane across the muddy beach to shore, where it was lifted out by helicopter on Wednesday

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5 h. ago Sign at Ontario’s popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership

The red sign on the shore of Lake Huron in South Bruce Peninsula that previously read “Welcome to Sauble Beach” now reads “Welcome to Saugeen Beach.” 

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5 h. ago Homicide detectives investigating Abbotsford deaths as 'murder

An 80-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman, who lived together at the residence, were found dead on Monday.

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6 h. ago GoFundMe for Canadian found dead in Dominican Republic raises over $40K

A fundraiser for a Canadian tourist who died in the Dominican Republic has raised double its goal.Dominican Republic officials confirmed with several news outlets that Dorian Christian MacDonald was found dead, washed ashore on a beach in Puerto Plata in the early hours of Friday, June 20.The country's civil defence agency told news organizations that the 33-year-old had been staying at a hotel in Maimon Bay, a resort town in Puerto Plata.Authorities state that the Canadian tourist had been walking on the beach at 2 a.m. local time on June 20. After receiving a call about a missing person, the Dominican Republic civil defence agency and first responders rushed to the scene. They found MacDonald's body in the water during high tide at 4:15 a.m.Global Affairs Canada told us on Wednesday that it is "aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic."The agency adds that consular officials are in contact with local authorities and a...

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6 h. ago Larger GST cheque being issued to eligible Canadians this week

Eligible Canadians are receiving more money from the government, with a larger GST payment scheduled to be issued this week.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a quarterly tax-free payment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The previous GST payment was issued on April 4, and the next payment will be deposited into Canadians' accounts on Friday, July 4. However, the upcoming payment will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the payment helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay.Are you eligible?You're generally considered eligible for the GST/HST credit payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for tax purposes a month before the CRA makes the payment and at the beginning of the month.Canadians who are under 19 years old must meet at least one of the following criteria during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or commo...

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6 h. ago Québec révise ses critères de résidence permanente pour les immigrants économiques

Suspendu depuis l’automne dernier, le PSTQ est rouvert, après avoir été revu de fond en comble par le ministre Roberge.

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7 h. ago Rogers Stadium already making fixes after complaints about first Toronto concert

Just three days after hosting the maiden event for Toronto's newly (and rapidly) completed Rogers Stadium, Live Nation Canada is already making some urgent changes to the venue, which stands as the largest of its kind in the city.The entertainment brand told the Canadian Press on Wednesday morning that it is actively reflecting on the flood of criticism following the attraction's opening night on Sunday, when more than 50,000 concert-goers headed to the 44-acre site at YZD (formerly Downsview Airport lands) to see K-pop group Stray Kids.Officials say they are "already making adjustments" to the site's operations in light of the feedback, including liaising with the City and the TTC — which is offering free transit rides home to patrons on concert nights — to collaborate on improvements to customer experience and safety, especially when it comes to exiting the property.Reviews are very mixed for first...

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8 h. ago In a big bill that hurts clean energy, residential solar likely to get hit fast

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans in Congress rushed forward with a massive tax and spending cut bill, a North Carolina renewable energy executive wrote to his 190 employees with a warning: Deep cuts to clean energy tax credits were going to hurt. “(The changes) would almost certainly include the loss of jobs on our team,” […]

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9 h. ago Worsening wildfire conditions in B.C. heighten concerns around province

The Nikaia Creek wildfire is approximately six hectares in size and is burning out of control on the west side of the Fraser River, across from the village of Lytton.

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9 h. ago Lytton First Nation expands evacuation alert due to Izman Creek wildfire

The Nikaia Creek wildfire is approximately six hectares in size and is burning out of control on the west side of the Fraser River, across from the village of Lytton.

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9 h. ago Europe’s heat wave, wildfires leave multiple dead as temperatures soar

At least eight people have died as a heat wave hits parts of Europe, with two dead in France, two in Italy and four in Spain, according to officials.

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9 h. ago B.C. wildfires: State of emergency, evacuation orders, declared near Lytton

An evacuation order was issued Tuesday night to some homes near Lytton because of the Izman Creek wildfire.

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10 h. ago Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., prompts local state of emergency, evacuation order

The BC Wildfire Service dashboard says hot and dry weather is expected to continue this week across most of B.C.

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10 h. ago 2nd person dies at Ontario beach after diving into shallow water: police

Police say a 44-year-old has died after diving from a vessel into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron. 

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11 h. ago Heat warnings in effect for parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Residents in affected areas should stay hydrated and watch out for early signs of heat stroke, which include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and intense fatigue. 

Culture

12 h. ago Three injured, one critically, on Canada Day in Surrey crash

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of 120th Street and 97th Avenue.

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12 h. ago Iconic Sauble Beach sign changed overnight ahead of Canada Day

New letters reflect ownership by First Nation

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