86 m. ago Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver Island

The Mount Underwood wildfire area has received more than 30 millimetres of rain since Thursday. About 80 fires are burning across the province, including 4 that are out of control.

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97 m. ago Significant amount of rainfall slows the spread of wildfires on Vancouver Island

PORT ALBERNI — Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a “significant” amount of rainfall has helped crews to make progress in battling an out-of-control wildfire, which is burning south of Port Alberni, B.C. The BC Wildfire Service says that crews are seeing improvement on the Mount Underwood wildfire after the area has received more than 30 […]

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2 h. ago Air Canada passengers should avoid YVR unless they've booked another airline

Air Canada mainline operations were suspended at 9:58 p.m. Friday because of a flight attendant strike.

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2 h. ago Air Canada passengers should avoid YVR unless they've booked another airline because of strike

The federal government is ordering both parties to resume operations and resolve the dispute through binding arbitration.

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2 h. ago A Startup Is Tapping Underground Parking Garages for Clean Energy

As cities look to harness zero-carbon power and heating, Enerdrape is offering a novel no-drill solution for geothermal energy.

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3 h. ago Trump greets Putin with a red carpet, Ukrainians feel betrayed

Ukrainians reacted with shock and grief as Donald Trump welcomed Vladimir Putin on U.S. soil, viewing the red carpet treatment as a betrayal amid ongoing war and loss.

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3 h. ago B.C. climate news: Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half, but rain helping | Wildfire in Newfoundland destroys up to 100 homes | Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leaves few options

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 17, 2025.

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4 h. ago Seattle Storm 80, Atlanta Dream, 78: Sellout Vancouver game a milestone for flourishing WNBA

Seattle and Atlanta faced off in the first-ever WNBA game outside of the U.S. on Friday playing at a sold-out Rogers Arena. Seattle pulled off the win over Atlanta in a thriller with "playoff atmosphere".

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4 h. ago Fewer condo units coming to market in Metro Vancouver as presales slump

"It's definitely a very stagnant market," said Barrett Sprowson, senior vice president of residential at Peterson Real Estate.

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4 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: These B.C. wineries won big at the WineAlign Awards

Mission Hill Family Estate topped the country's best list with a varied mix of high-quality wines

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4 h. ago This Day in History, 1947: 'Bellicose and irrepressible' mayor Gerry McGeer dies in office

Someone once said the eloquent Gerry McGeer suffered from “inflammation of the vowels”.

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4 h. ago Thomas Müller set to make Vancouver Whitecaps debut vs. Houston Dynamo

German soccer legend Thomas Müller will step onto the field as a Vancouver Whitecap for the first time this weekend.

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4 h. ago 'Total chaos': Kayakers narrowly escape tsunami caused by mega

Experts studying the Alaskan landslide and tsunami say rapid glacier melt is causing similar geo-hazards here in B.C.

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6 h. ago Toronto cops investigating after child dead in morning shooting

Toronto police say a child is dead after an early Saturday morning shooting. Officers responded to the sound of gunshots around 12:30 a.m. at Martha Eaton Way and Trethewey Dr. on the north side of the city. Upon arrival at the scene, police say they found a boy who had been shot. The child was […]

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9 h. ago NP View: Mélanie Joly should leave those fibre optic cables alone

CRTC rules forcing Bell and Telus to sell access to each other's network perverts capitalist competition

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15 h. ago What the Toronto Eaton Centre looked like when it was under construction

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre might be the place where you now shop for holiday gifts, back-to-school sales, and vacation outfits, but what many people don't know is the complex history behind its construction. Before it became Canada's busiest mall, the Eaton Centre was actually the focus of contentious public debates, major architectural innovation and a dramatic transformation of downtown Toronto's streetscape in the 1970s. The shopping centre occupies land once owned almost entirely by the Eaton's department chain, which had revolutionized the Canadian retail industry after its founding by Timothy Eaton in the 19th century. View of the Eaton Centre construction in 1975. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.By the mid-20th century, Eaton's owned most of the land bounded by Yonge, Queen, Bay and Dundas streets, excluding Old City Hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity. However, as operations continued to move to suburban locations in the 1960s, Ea...

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15 h. ago Ontario’s largest farm of its kind lets you hang out with fluffy mini highland cows

An Ontario farm is now offering what may be the most painfully adorable, Insta-worthy experience that any animal lover will be champing at the bit to take part in: meet-and-greet sessions with cute, furry miniature highland cows.Hinterland Estate is Ontario's largest farm exclusively raising mini Highland cows, a rare breed of cattle that you can get up close and personal with upon your visit.Located just under two hours from Toronto in St. Anns, which is in the Niagara region, Hinterland has specialized in raising and showcasing Mini Highland Cows for years, offering chances for people to come interact with the creatures, and even stay overnight on the property. Your experience kicks off in a luxury mini home, where you'll be served refreshments — a different menu is available based on the time of day you arrive — paired with picturesque views of a peaceful pond and grazing cows. Then, yo...

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15 h. ago La santé mentale des jeunes : et si l’espoir était un droit ?

Le Devoir vous invite sur les chemins de traverse de la vie universitaire. Une proposition à la fois savante et intime, à cueillir tout l’été comme une carte postale. Aujourd’hui : un projet artistique participatif met en lumière la voix des jeunes à travers la photographie, révélant une quête de sens, de justice et de transformation collective.

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16 h. ago Is Fraser Downs closure the death knell for Horse Racing in B.C.?

After the City of Surrey killed its lease agreement with Great Canadian Entertainment, Horse Racing looks to be dead in Cloverdale. Is Hastings Park next?

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17 h. ago Trump to Hold Off Hiking China Tariffs Over Russia Oil Purchases

US President Donald Trump said he will hold off on raising tariffs on Chinese goods over the country’s purchases of Russian oil, citing progress he said was made with Vladimir Putin toward ending the war in Ukraine.

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