Heat warnings have expanded across a broad swath of British Columbia, a day after temperatures reached into the low 40s in the Interior and daily heat records tumbled.
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‘Tragic trend’ of fatal crashes prompts plea from B.C. Highway Patrol
Mounties who patrol B.C.’s highways are urging drivers in the province to slow down amid a “tragic trend” of recent, fatal crashes.
Ontario restaurants struggle to procure booze as the LCBO strike continues
When Larry McCabe learned of a looming strike by the province’s liquor store workers, he picked up just a few extra bottles for his two restaurants, thinking he would find other ways to keep the booze supply running. But nearly two weeks later, the Stratford, Ont., restaurateur said he’s struggling to serve his customers.
‘This city has the best fans in the world’: $100K raised at Whiteout Parties in the spring
Fans showed up to Whiteout Parties to support the Winnipeg Jets in the playoffs and now community organizations are reaping the benefits.
Saskatchewan limits provincial fire ban to northern forests only
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is downgrading a province-wide fire ban it issued last week.
B.C. pledges support for court challenge over equalization, mulls its own claim
British Columbia’s premier says his government is providing “full support” to Newfoundland and Labrador’s court challenge over federal equalization payments and mulling its own claim in an effort to ensure fair treatment from Ottawa.
Supply in Canada’s property market surges as mortgage renewals loom
With many Canadian homeowners facing a sharp rise in mortgage payments, many of them have decided to bail, resulting in the highest number of Toronto housing units for sale in more than a decade and signalling a big drop in prices in the coming months.
2024 Emmy Awards nominations: ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ take spotlight
Emmy-winning actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the 2024 nominations, with projects like ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Fallout’ scoring honours.
Vancouver seeking feedback on future of Stanley Park Drive access
Do you have an opinion on how Vancouver should handle traffic along Stanley Park Drive? Now is your chance to weigh in.
Still unclear which provinces will take more asylum seekers to ease Quebec pressure
Canada’s premiers have agreed to Quebec’s request to stand together and call on the federal government to more evenly distribute asylum seekers across the country.
