12 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.

Other

13 h. ago Kelowna homeowner out $66K after strata repairs fell through

“Each owner had to come up with that money to redo the full envelope of the building,” Susan Hisch said. “And still — nothing’s done.”

Economics

13 h. ago Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Investigators have located human remains following an explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse, Yolo County said in a statement Friday. Seven were missing after the Tuesday fireworks explosion near Esparto, which gripped the small farming community. It sparked a massive fire that led to other spot fires. Nearby Fourth of July celebrations were called […]

Events

14 h. ago Risques d’effondrement: une quinzaine de personnes évacuées sur Le Plateau

Un immeuble à logements présente des risques d’effondrement sur Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, à Montréal, vendredi soir.

Other

14 h. ago Truck hauling grain silo hits bridge east of Edmonton, causes ‘significant damage’: RCMP

The RCMP said the Highway 21 bridge sustained "significant damage."

Events

16 h. ago Crews responding to wildfire near Hope find wanted man stranded on cliff

Once the wildfire was controlled, Hope and Chilliwack Search and Rescue found a 27-year-old man stranded along one of the cliff faces, RCMP confirmed.

Events

16 h. ago At least 6 dead, more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding

Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were reported missing after months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours, leaving search teams to conduct boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving water. Lt. Gov. […]

Events

16 h. ago At least 13 dead in Texas floods, more than 20 children missing from girls summer camp

KERRVILLE, Texas — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for Friday as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving flood water. Desperate pleas peppered social media as […]

Events

17 h. ago B.C. quadruples size of hate crimes team as incidents surge by 23%

Public Safety Minister Gary Begg announced the expansion Friday, which will take the unit, which is a part of the B.C. RCMP, from two officers to a team of eight.

Events

17 h. ago Russian oil executive found dead outside his window, state media says

Andrei Badalov's death is only the latest in a wave of unexplained deaths of high-profile Russian figures since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Events

18 h. ago Squamish SAR, RCMP suspend search for man who went missing on Canada Day

Squamish Search and Rescue said more than 50 people were on the ground looking for Alex Nguyen, who was last seen on Canada Day when he was with his family.

Other

19 h. ago Cause of death revealed for tourist who fell near active Indonesian volcano

Juliana Marins, a 26-year-old Brazilian tourist, was found dead on Mount Rinjani after she slipped and fell off a cliff.

Society

20 h. ago Members of First Nation in northern Ontario to return home after wildfire evacuations

Sandy Lake First Nation says that repatriation will start this evening, with security and essential service providers going first.

Events

26 h. ago Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

LYNN LAKE — The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community. The evacuation begins Friday, though officials haven’t provided a time for when residents must be out of their homes. The town says that if […]

Events

27 h. ago Toronto Home Prices Fall for a Seventh Month as Economy Slows

Home prices in Toronto fell for a seventh consecutive month as fallout from US tariffs caused Canada’s economy to slow.

Economics

27 h. ago With tariffs and market turmoil, what events should trigger a financial plan update?

FP Answers: Proper financial planning helps you get what you want and keep it, no matter what happens

Economics

29 h. ago Adam: What makes Canada a global player? Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, of course

Soccer fever was high as hundreds of fans lined up on Sparks Street to get a glimpse of the trophy and take selfies this past week. Even Mark Carney was excited.

Other

29 h. ago Renewable Firms Rush to Secure German Projects as Mood Shifts

Developers of renewable energy are rushing to lock in German projects as Berlin’s tone on the green transition shifts, sparking worries that strong government support may start to dwindle.

Economics

37 h. ago Tesla driver altercation on BC Ferries latest in ‘negative interactions,’ union says

On Canada Day, North Saanich RCMP officers were called on board a vessel after a man was seen yelling and being abusive toward staff.

Transport

37 h. ago Oil Drops for Second Day as Traders Brace for Another OPEC+ Hike

Oil fell for a second day in the lead up to an OPEC+ meeting at the weekend that’s expected to deliver another substantial production hike, threatening to swell a glut that’s forecast for this half.

Economics