13 h. ago B.C.’s public sector growing at unsustainable rate, business group warns

The bulk of the growth came in health, community social services and public education, but the CFIB says much of it is not on the front lines.

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16 h. ago Bear warning issued due to buffaloberry abundance in Kananaskis Country, Bow Valley

'If you see a bear: stop, speak calmly, and slowly leave the area — give them plenty of space,' Alberta Parks said in a warning

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17 h. ago Rising seas could put Easter Island’s moai at risk by 2080, study warns

By the end of the century, rising sea levels could push powerful seasonal waves into Easter Island’s 15 iconic moai statues, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage. About 50 other cultural sites in the area are also at risk from flooding. “Sea level rise is real,” said Noah Paoa, […]

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18 h. ago Low water levels in Quebec rivers spur navigation warnings, watering bans

Authorities say current water levels are reduced because of the operations of dams, but also because of a lack of rain in recent weeks.

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18 h. ago Alberta Parks issues bear warning for all provincial parks in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

A bumper crop of buffalo berries this year has prompted Alberta Parks to issue a bear warning for all provincial parks and protected areas in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley.

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19 h. ago Canada Post, union to restart contract talks as company warns of ‘crisis’

The national mail carrier said it has asked the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to present a response to its 'best and final offers' that the union rejected nearly two weeks ago.

Economics

20 h. ago Trump warns of ’severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit

He did not say what the consequences might be.

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21 h. ago Trendy mousse sunscreens may not actually work, US FDA warns

Some TikTok users have also posted videos joking about eating the products

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25 h. ago TTC closure attributed to being 'late clearing work zone' snarls morning commute

It's been a while since we've had a major TTC service disruption to challenge transit-goers' patience as soon as they wake up and head out to work, but rush hour delays this Wednesday morning will likely prove enough to start some customers' days on the wrong foot — especially due to the reason behind them.Starting at 5:30 a.m., the commission warned Toronto residents of substantial impacts to subway service on Line 1 Yonge-University, with trains not yet running between Lawrence West and St. George stations — a seven-station, nearly eight kilometre-long stretch of track.Additional delays all the way up to Finch Station were also noted.The cause for it all? Workers apparently being late to clear an overnight work zone.Wednesday morning's TTC service alerts.Soon after the announcement, residents started chiming in on X to ask what "late clearing work zone" meant, exactly, and inquiring about how long the del...

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26 h. ago Germany Risks Falling Behind on Energy Transition, EON Warns

Germany risks falling behind on its shift to cleaner energy amid counterproductive regulations and “vague” political pledges, utility EON SE said.

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29 h. ago Canadian news publishers, experts raise alarm over Google search AI summaries

OTTAWA — News publishers say the AI-generated summaries that now top many Google search results are cutting into their online traffic — and experts are still flagging concerns about the summaries’ accuracy as they warn the internet itself is being reshaped. When Google rolled out its AI Overview feature last year, its mistakes — including […]

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33 h. ago Canadian travellers cautioned with new advisory about 'deadly' outbreak in Bali

A "deadly" outbreak in Bali has prompted the Canadian government to issue an advisory for those travelling in the region.If you're heading anywhere in Bali, Indonesia, it's important to note that on Aug. 11, the Government of Canada shared an updated health advisory for the popular beach destination due to an outbreak of rabies. Canadians travelling there are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution.""There is an increase in rabies cases in both dogs and humans in Bali, Indonesia, particularly in Jembrana Regency and the South Kuta and Mengwi Districts of Badung Regency," warns the advisory.Travellers should know that rabies can be deadly if people don't receive treatment before symptoms start. Rabies is most often contracted through bites or scratches from an infected animal. Tourists, especially children, are at higher risk, so it's important to keep an eye on children when around animals.If you g...

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36 h. ago Israel rejects UN allegations its forces have sexually abused detained Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS — The UN chief warned Israel that the United Nations has “credible information” of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians, which Israel’s UN ambassador dismissed as “baseless accusations.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a letter to Ambassador Danny Danon that he is “gravely concerned” about reported violations against […]

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37 h. ago Saskatchewan Environmental Society launches legal battle over province’s coal extension plan

The Saskatchewan government is extending coal plant operations, but climate experts warn of serious environmental impacts and are taking legal action to block the plan.

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41 h. ago FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for Sonic Incytes’ Velacur ONE™, AI

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Sonic Incytes Medical Corp, proudly announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Velacur ONE™, its point-of-care ultrasound elastography device. Building on the success of its original model, Velacur™, Velacur ONE™ introduces an enhanced interface and features for improved portability and user experience. These improvements […]

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43 h. ago GORED TO DEATH: Bull kills man who taunted the animal in Colombia

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A bullfighter was fatally gored by a bull in front of horrified onlookers after he taunted an animal at a controversial festival in Colombia. The victim, Yovanis Marquez, 35, was among the crowd which participated in the “corraleja,” or bullfighting festival, in Fundacion, a small town in the northern region of Magdalena. […]

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43 h. ago Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business

NEW YORK (AP) — Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its future ability to stay in business. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the budget carrier’s parent company, says it has “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern over the next year — which is […]

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44 h. ago An Air Canada strike would be ‘devastating’ for tourism: industry group

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are poised for a potential strike that could occur as soon as this week. The cooling-off period in the talks ends Friday.

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45 h. ago War of words between auld cricket enemies have erupted before first Ashes ball is bowled

The Ashes — the battle between auld enemies England and Australia for Test cricket supremacy — is still four months away, but the mind games have already begun in earnest. Former Aussie opening batsman David Warner, who always was a thorn in the side of the English, was the first to light the fuse by […]

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48 h. ago More than 60,000 popular Ford vehicles just recalled in Canada over crash risks

Canadians who own a Ford vehicle may want to check if it's part of a massive recall.The car manufacturer is recalling 60,221 Ford light trucks, vans and SUVs over brake issues that it says could lead to an increased risk of a crash."Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the electronic brake booster motor to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in brake pedal force," reads a recall notice issued by Transport Canada, which was updated on Aug. 6.The agency adds that this could cause certain driver assistance systems to malfunction."This problem would cause the antilock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and brake warning lights to turn on, warning messages to display in the instrument cluster, and a warning chime to sound," reads the notice.Not only could these malfunctioning driver assistance systems increase the risk of a crash, but so could the brake software issues."A sudden incr...

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