Here are the top news headlines across Canadian provinces for 2023:
British Columbia:
- New health care legislation introduced in BC. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
- BC government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
- BC wildfire season gets off to early start. The province has experienced a number of wildfires so far in 2023,including several large fires that have forced evacuations.
Alberta:
- Alberta government announces new oil and gas royalty regime. The regime is designed to attract investment and create jobs in the province’s oil and gas sector.
- Alberta government launches new affordability program. The program provides financial assistance to low- and middle-income families to help with the cost of living.
- Alberta government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.
Saskatchewan:
- Saskatchewan government announces new potash royalty regime. The regime is designed to increase revenue for the province and support the development of the potash industry.
- Saskatchewan government launches new small business support program. The program provides financial assistance to small businesses to help them grow and create jobs.
- Saskatchewan government announces new infrastructure funding. The funding will be used to build and repair roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.
Manitoba:
- Manitoba government announces new health care funding. The funding will be used to hire more doctors and nurses, reduce wait times for surgery, and improve access to mental health care services.
- Manitoba government launches new housing affordability program. The program provides financial assistance to low- and middle-income families to help with the cost of buying or renting a home.
- Manitoba government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers,reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.
Ontario:
- Ontario government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
- Ontario government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
- Ontario government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.
Quebec:
- Quebec government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
- Quebec government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
- Quebec government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.
New Brunswick:
- New Brunswick government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
- New Brunswick government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
- New Brunswick government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers,reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.
Nova Scotia:
- Nova Scotia government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
- Nova Scotia government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
- Nova Scotia government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers,reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.
Prince Edward Island:
- Prince Edward Island government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
- Prince Edward Island government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
- Prince Edward Island government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more
I hope this helps to find the most intriguing news in Canada province territories.
- ‘Surprised and disappointed’: Diamond mine layoffs reverberate across N.W.T.While Indigenous leaders and workers absorb the shock of this week’s layoffs, industry observers say the scaling back of production at Ekati is a reflection of challenges facing the diamond industry.http://dlvr.it/TM0LfQ
- 14 parties charged over alleged immigration scheme involving 2 P.E.I. farm operationsFourteen people and companies with ties to Canadian Nectar Products and Island Gold Honey are facing charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in P.E.I. provincial court, with some of them also facing criminal charges for money laundering.http://dlvr.it/TM0Fql
- States of emergency, agricultural disaster declared in parts of drought-stricken ManitobaThe extremely dry conditions in Manitoba, which have led to multiple wildfires in the north, are now pushing other areas toward an agricultural calamity.http://dlvr.it/TM0FnK
- Federal officials say forecast suggests high risk of wildfires in AugustFederal officials say the 2025 wildfire season is one of the worst on record for Canada, with a high risk of more fires in August.http://dlvr.it/TM0FHQ
- Toronto’s 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces 1st-degree murder charge in MontrealJeremiah Valentine faces one count of first-degree murder in the killing of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim in Montreal. Valentine was among several people convicted in the 2005 shootout in downtown Toronto between rival gangs that killed 15-year-old Jane Creba.http://dlvr.it/TM0FGp
- I used to be scared of being a ‘difficult woman’. Now it’s a badge of honour | Jacinta ParsonsIf there’s one thing that I’ve learned by talking to older women, it’s that being a ‘bad girl’ shouldn’t faze you – it should embolden you I remember the thrill I felt when someone would tell me that I was a “good girl”. I understood from a young age that, as a girl, goodness would… Read more: I used to be scared of being a ‘difficult woman’. Now it’s a badge of honour | Jacinta Parsons
- Implement countrywide Red Dress Alert to prevent need for landfill searches for women: MMIWG advocateAs one landfill search ends and another is planned to begin, an MMIWG advocate says countrywide implementation of the Red Dress Alert and addressing “systemic racism” could prevent the agony of such searches ever needing to happen again.http://dlvr.it/TM06jX
- Supreme Court sets standard for Crown on seeking adult sentences for youthUnder the Youth Criminal Justice Act, youth have what is known as diminished moral culpability, a principle the Crown must argue doesn’t apply to a specific offender.http://dlvr.it/TM05CQ
- Cape Breton’s Donkin coal mine up for sale by U.S.-based ownerAn idle Cape Breton underground coal mine that has been plagued by rockfalls is reportedly up for sale.http://dlvr.it/TM05Bt
- Ontario construction business, communications tower latest targets of copper theftThe Ontario Provincial Police say a local construction business and a communications tower are the latest sites to be targeted for copper thefts.http://dlvr.it/TM059C
- Complaints pile up against only agency providing Indian consular services in CanadaCBC spoke with numerous people who described being pressured to pay extra charges for Indian consular services — many of whom felt their ability to visit family or legally stay in Canada depended on it.http://dlvr.it/TM002K
- B.C. college warns students of data breach. Cybersecurity experts warn of wider problemsThe College of New Caledonia in Prince George is warning students of a data breach, but cybersecurity experts say colleges and educational institutions are particularly vulnerable to hackers and need to take better measures to protect student data.http://dlvr.it/TLzwWP
- Debate on forced mental health treatment continues as one woman’s costs top $800KA CBC News analysis found one woman’s ongoing journey through the mental health and justice systems has cost more than $800,000 since 2018. In Ontario, two main camps are lobbying for change — each with very different ideas about what to do.http://dlvr.it/TLzwW5
- Poilievre tweaks his tone and strategy as he faces must-win byelection, leadership reviewPierre Poilievre was feeling dejected and disappointed after the stinging federal election loss in April, sources close to the Conservative leader said, and he dialed back his public appearances for the better part of two months to reassess his strategy and regroup. Now, Poilievre is re-emerging — with some tweaks.http://dlvr.it/TLzwSz
- Step-grandmother of missing N.S. kids recalls hearing their voices, followed by ‘nothing’Janie Mackenzie is sharing her side of the story in the hopes of bringing more clarity to what transpired the morning her grandchildren disappeared, and to help dispel the flurry of rumours that have been circulating online.http://dlvr.it/TLzhdp
- Hundreds of $10K FortisBC heat pump rebates in jeopardy over contractor certificationFortisBC has rejected multiple applications for $10,000 heat pump rebates because of a temporary lapse in the certification of a major Lower Mainland contractor. The CBC has learned that the rebates of as many as 200 Moore and Russell customers could be affected by a situation that has resulted in complaints and one small claims… Read more: Hundreds of $10K FortisBC heat pump rebates in jeopardy over contractor certification
- Neighbours shocked after dad and son charged with manufacturing and smuggling gunsResidents of a suburban cul-de-sac in east London say they were shocked when heavily-armed police officers in tactical gear descended on their quiet street and later laid drug manufacturing and smuggling charges against a father and son who had lived on the street for years. http://dlvr.it/TLzXL3
- B.C. reinstates coverage of $1M drug for girl with rare conditionBritish Columbia’s minister of health says the province has reinstated coverage for an expensive drug used by a Vancouver Island girl with a rare and terminal genetic disorder. http://dlvr.it/TLzWyP
- Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight-year-old girlICYMI: Police initially thought the girl was attacked by an animal due her injuries, but later arrested a 17-year-old boy A small rural community in Canada is reeling after police said the horrific attack of an eight-year-old girl was not caused by an animal, as they had suspected, but allegedly by a teenage boy who… Read more: Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight-year-old girl
- Penticton Triathlon introduces extra safety changes after fatal Granfondo crashMichael says that after the Granfondo crash, city officials met with his team to reassess the course and safety measures.http://dlvr.it/TLzVrF
- WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 17, 2025Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.http://dlvr.it/TLzVrD
- Service resumes across Toronto subway network after track fireAround 5:05 p.m., the Toronto Transit Commission announced there would be no service on Line 1: Yonge-University between College and St George stations because of a fire.http://dlvr.it/TLzVr9
- Shooting of bear that swam to tiny Canadian island frustrates First NationsIndigenous groups had offered to rehome grizzly nicknamed Tex who was killed without authorization The journey of Tex, a young grizzly bear that gripped public attention in Canada after swimming to a tiny populated island, came to a violent end this week after he was shot and killed without authorization, despite plans by Indigenous groups… Read more: Shooting of bear that swam to tiny Canadian island frustrates First Nations
- Sapporo’s Newest Luxury Address: Where Nature Meets Urban EleganceThis October, the city of Sapporo will welcome a striking new addition to its skyline — the InterContinental Sapporo, the first hotel from the prestigious brand to open in the city. Tucked into the lush setting of Nakajima Park, the hotel promises to deliver a refined luxury experience where Hokkaido’s wild natural beauty and Sapporo’s… Read more: Sapporo’s Newest Luxury Address: Where Nature Meets Urban Elegance
- Namibia’s Hidden Gem Goes Global: O&L Taps PC Agency for US & UK PRThe largest and most established hospitality company in Namibia, O&L Leisure – part of the century-old Ohlthaver & List Group – has appointed The PC Agency, the world’s luxury travel consultancy to oversee its international PR and brand reputation strategy. Following a major strategic refocusing and rebrand earlier this year, the group is expanding its… Read more: Namibia’s Hidden Gem Goes Global: O&L Taps PC Agency for US & UK PR
- Scott Moe invites all Canadian premiers to join western trade partnershipIn the push to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade, Sask. Premier Scott Moe is inviting all provinces to join the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, which was established in 2010 by Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C., with Manitoba later joining.http://dlvr.it/TLzKgm
- Thousands go from jail to being homeless in Ontario every year, report findsA new report by the John Howard Society of Ontario says thousands of people in the province went from jail straight into homelessness over the course of one year.http://dlvr.it/TLzKZq
- Senior fatally stabbed in unprovoked attack while getting groceries: Toronto policeA woman in her 70s is dead after being found with stab wounds in a commercial parking lot in North York Thursday morning, Toronto police say.http://dlvr.it/TLzG5y
- Woman killed in daytime stabbing at Toronto commercial parking lotPolice said officers responded to calls for a stabbing in a commercial parking lot at Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East, near Don Mills Road in North York.http://dlvr.it/TLz4dn
- Canada’s Olivia Smith becomes world’s highest paid women’s soccer playerCanadian soccer star Olivia Smith has signed the most expensive contract in Women’s soccer history after agreeing to a multi-year deal with England’s Arsenal F.C.http://dlvr.it/TLz4dS
- ‘With a heavy heart’: Canada’s envoy to combat antisemitism leaving earlyDeborah Lyons has held the role since October 2023 and has not explained why she’s leaving the appointment before it expires this fall.http://dlvr.it/TLz4cl
- Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal reportWhether you’re a believer, skeptic or fall somewhere in between, a new federally-commissioned report recommends a government agency be tasked with responding to UFO reports from the public and pilots.http://dlvr.it/TLyzPX
- Trump’s tariff deadline: What a deal could cost CanadaCanada has quietly been working to cut a deal with its largest trading partner ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff deadline. For The National, CBC’s Jonathon Gatehouse breaks down what that agreement could look like — and what it could cost the country.http://dlvr.it/TLyz6s
- Labour advocates demand NHL apologize for relocating Hamilton Tigers when they went on strike in 1925Local labour advocates are asking the National Hockey League (NHL) to right what they call a historic wrong when the league punished the city’s NHL team for going on strike in 1925. http://dlvr.it/TLyyfB
- B.C. couple dodging dozens of calls about their missing cat — but their cat isn’t missingAfter many months of trying to figure out why this was happening, Jonathan McCurrach asked a caller how they got their number. The caller explained the number was listed on a shirt styled to look like a missing cat poster. http://dlvr.it/TLyyf5
- My parents sacrificed a lot to build our Canadian dream. What do I owe them in their golden years?As the cost of living rises, Rachel Phan sees how much her immigrant parents are struggling with their restaurant business. The thought of them retiring — and their care falling to her — makes her feel equal parts relief and fear.http://dlvr.it/TLyydm
- ‘We’ve been looking for almost a year’: Why Sask.’s housing market is red hotBoth Regina and Saskatoon have few houses for sale, and real estate agents say 2021’s record-low interest rates are partly to blame.http://dlvr.it/TLylcY
- Ontario’s police watchdog clears Thunder Bay officer of wrongdoing in Bearskin Lake First Nation woman’s deathOntario’s Special Investigations Unit has cleared a Thunder Bay police officer of wrongdoing in the 2023 death of Jenna Ostberg of Bearskin Lake First Nation. The 21-year-old’s family had raised concerns about the way the city’s police service handled the case. Here are more details from the SIU report.http://dlvr.it/TLykR6
- Her grandmother died after a fall at a care home. She’s still pushing for answersAngelina Geraldi, 97, fell out of bed overnight while staying at a long-term care home in Montreal last year. The CHSLD’s day staff were unaware of the accident, despite her family learning that she had called out for help.http://dlvr.it/TLykQj
- This Alberta teen just played what could be their last competitive softball game due to new lawhttp://dlvr.it/TLyfB8
- E-scooter injuries on the rise across Canada, data showsHospitalizations related to injuries from scooters and e-scooters have risen, according to new Canadian data, as emergency physicians warn the two-wheeled vehicles aren’t toys.http://dlvr.it/TLyc1d
- ‘One in a million situation’: Victoria flying club responds after plane allegedly hijackedA man who took control of one of the club’s planes then flew it to Vancouver International Airport, forcing them to close their airspace, ground flights and divert nine others.http://dlvr.it/TLySjt
- Council unanimously supports zoning change at former CBC property despite concernsCreosote was discovered under the northwest Calgary community after it had seeped from a former wood treatment plant on the south side of the river.http://dlvr.it/TLySjr
- WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 16, 2025Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.http://dlvr.it/TLySjp
- Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight-year-old girlPolice initially thought the girl was attacked by an animal due her injuries, but later arrested a 17-year-old boy A small rural community in Canada is reeling after police said the horrific attack of an eight-year-old girl was not caused by an animal, as they had suspected, but allegedly by a teenage boy who they… Read more: Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight-year-old girl
- SHIGUCHI: A New Sanctuary of Art, Nature, and Architecture Opens in HokkaidoIn the heart of Hokkaido’s serene landscape, a new private retreat is redefining the way travelers connect with Japan’s rich cultural and natural heritage. SHIGUCHI, which opened quietly in May 2022 in Hanazono, Kutchan, is a sanctuary of art, architecture, and nature designed for those seeking a deeply immersive and restorative experience.http://dlvr.it/TLyNPf
- Bem-vindo, City Express by Marriott — Now Arriving in BrazilMarriott International, Inc. announced the signing of seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Brazil with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS marking the brand’s anticipated debut in the country. This milestone is part of a broader multi-unit development agreement to open 30 City Express by Marriott properties across Brazil’s Northeast region over the next 15 years.http://dlvr.it/TLyNP6
- Several hundred people laid off after open pit mining abruptly stops at N.W.T.’s Ekati diamond mineBurgundy Diamond Mines says it’s laid off some of its employees and contractors and has temporarily stopped open pit mining at Point Lake — one of its two active operations at the Ekati Diamond Mine. http://dlvr.it/TLyKCt
- Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada sayshttp://dlvr.it/TLyFJP
- Even with her iconic performances, swim coach says Summer McIntosh is only getting startedCanadian swimming star Summer McIntosh has already had her name etched into the history books for her record-smashing swims and a trio of Olympic gold medals from Paris 2024, but her coach Fred Vergnoux believes she still has more to give. http://dlvr.it/TLyDCX
- Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at home in Montreal after National Bank OpenCanadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season, is retiring from tennis at this year’s National Bank Open in Montreal.http://dlvr.it/TLyCDz
- How Canada’s oilsands transformed into one of North America’s lowest-cost playsGiant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada’s oilsands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America’s lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up.http://dlvr.it/TLy9tK
- Dog dragged down street was ‘failed every step of the way,’ says rescue group after Hamilton owner fined $2KA Hamilton man has been found guilty of causing distress to an animal, two years after a video showed him whipping his dog and dragging it down a sidewalk.http://dlvr.it/TLy9C9
- Oil industry continues focus on returning cash to investors over new big projectshttp://dlvr.it/TLy7DB
- Republicans complain to Canada over wildfire smoke despite supporting planet-heating billICYMI: Lawmakers send letter railing against ‘suffocating’ smoke days after voting for Trump plan likely to boost pollution A group of Republican lawmakers has complained that smoke from Canadian wildfires is ruining summer for Americans, just days after voting for a major bill that will cause more of the planet-heating pollution that is worsening wildfires.… Read more: Republicans complain to Canada over wildfire smoke despite supporting planet-heating bill
- Community fundraiser supporting families, businesses after fire in RockwoodA fundraiser will support those impacted from a fire on Main Street last month. Two businesses and two apartments above burned down, causing more than $200,000 in damages.http://dlvr.it/TLy35W
- Ontario should rejig supports for small auto businesses in wake of tariffs, CFIB saysOntario should rejig its programs meant to support auto businesses through the impact of tariffs and associated economic uncertainty, an advocacy group says in a new report.http://dlvr.it/TLy35M
- Canada’s income gap reaches record high, Statistics Canada findsThe increase came as the highest income households gained from investments, while the lowest income households saw wages decline.http://dlvr.it/TLy33M
- Family in awe after unearthing what’s believed to be an ice-age era spearhead at Paris, Ont., farmA spearhead believed to be from the last ice-age period has been uncovered on a family farm in Paris, Ont., an artifact that may have been buried there for thousands of years. “It was just a freak chance that we found this here,” says Laura Vellenga.http://dlvr.it/TLxzWc
- Porter Airlines flight to Vancouver makes emergency landing in ReginaA Porter Airlines flight from Hamilton, Ont., to Vancouver made an emergency landing at Regina International Airport on Tuesday night.http://dlvr.it/TLxtbB
- Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?As Alberta’s measles outbreaks grow, researchers are watching the province’s wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early detection tool.http://dlvr.it/TLxtZg
- Man smashes hole in Saskatoon couple’s roof to hide in attic during break and enterA Saskatoon couple is still puzzling over a close encounter with a man who smashed a hole in their roof to hide in their attic.http://dlvr.it/TLxtW8
- Manitoba woman files proposed class action against Loblaw over alleged underweighted meat saleshttp://dlvr.it/TLxl5F
- 1 in 10 Manitoba wildfire evacuees waiting in shelters as some Winnipeg hotels say rooms sitting emptyAbout one in 10 of all Manitoba wildfire evacuees remain in group shelters, sleeping on cots, as they await a move into more comfortable hotel room accommodations — even as some Winnipeg hoteliers say they have spaces sitting vacant.http://dlvr.it/TLxl43
- ‘She thought she was safe here’: Ghanaian woman killed in Hamilton shooting remembered as honest and kindBelinda Sarkodie left Ghana in 2024 to seek refuge in Canada. On Friday, she was killed in Hamilton while she was with a friend and they were waiting for a bus. Police say she was an “innocent bystander” and are still looking for a suspect.http://dlvr.it/TLxYpC
- Calgary city council approves zoning for tower development in Marda LoopThe proposed development would see a grouping of four towers in the heart of Marda Loop, including a pair of 19-storey towers, on a nearly two acre site.http://dlvr.it/TLxQJ7
- WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 15, 2025Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.http://dlvr.it/TLxQJ5
- Saskatchewan farmers hope for more rain this summerSaskatchewan farmers are hoping the province gets more rain this summer, especially in the south where some crops have seen only one to two inches of rain all season.http://dlvr.it/TLxQGY
- Scandi-inspired project reimagines affordable housing designAs part of an initiative to rapidly address housing issues, Montgomery Sisam Architects has created a modular design that pushes all the boundaries of what an affordable housing project typically looks like. The post Scandi-inspired project reimagines affordable housing design appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TLxLyM
- Is B.C. the leader in mass timber?Eric Andreasen spoke to Construction Canada and shed light on how B.C. is on its way to becoming the leader in mass timber development globally. The post Is B.C. the leader in mass timber? appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TLxLxn
- Appeal court reserves decision on fate of B.C. ostrich farm as spokesperson thanks RFK Jr.The Federal Court of Appeal heard arguments from a B.C. ostrich farm Tuesday as it sought to protect its herd from a cull ordered due to the avian flu, in a case that has sparked accusations of government overreach from critics in Canada and the U.S.http://dlvr.it/TLxKrd
- B.C. child watchdog urges more progress 1 year after report into 11-year-old boy’s torture and deathB.C. child watchdog urges more progress one year after her report into the torture and death of an 11-year-old boy in foster care.http://dlvr.it/TLxKh2
- FHS World announces first confirmed speakers for Middle East’s leading hospitality investment summitThe first 50 of a plethora of hospitality and tourism industry leaders have been confirmed as speakers at the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 27-29 October.http://dlvr.it/TLxKcr
- Anantara Kihavah Redefines Beachfront Luxury with the Rebirth of Its Iconic Beach Pool VillasAnantara Kihavah Maldives Villas announces the debut of its reimagined Beach Pool Villas, setting a new benchmark in beachfront luxury. Thoughtfully redesigned for today’s luxury travellers, the villas embody a renewed connection to nature, privacy, and island elegance in the heart of the Maldives.http://dlvr.it/TLxKcW
- Heated dispute over how many patients P.E.I. doctors can handle is heading for mediationThree of the biggest players in Prince Edward Island’s health-care system have agreed to begin a mediation process regarding how many patients family doctors can and should handle. http://dlvr.it/TLxHd4
- Power outages persist in 6 First Nations in northwestern Ontario, as supplies run lowHalf a dozen First Nations in northwestern Ontario remain without reliable power, after wildfires damaged several utility poles over the weekend. Here’s how Wataynikaneyap Power and government partners are responding, as food, fuel and other essentials run low in communities such as Pikangikum.http://dlvr.it/TLxHHP
- Body of international student recovered in Kamloops, B.C., riverThe man, a local university student, was playing volleyball at Overlander Park on Sunday night when the ball went into the Thompson River, according to Kamloops Search and Rescue. http://dlvr.it/TLxGmy
- ‘Security incident’ involving small plane reported at Vancouver airportIn a news release, YVR says the incident involved a small private aircraft. The airport says police responded and one person was taken into custody. http://dlvr.it/TLxGmM
- Family lawyer says he’s seeing a new trend of the ‘manosphere’ leading to divorceScott Byers has been practising family law for 10 years, and says he has noticed a new trend since the pandemic of women wanting to leave their partners due to what he describes as the radicalizing effect of online misogyny.http://dlvr.it/TLxFCY
- Native Women’s Association of Canada sells off assets, promises transparencyThe Native Women’s Association of Canada says its current management has “discovered serious and significant financial irregularities” that its board was unaware of, as it shutters businesses and sells off property worth millions of dollars.http://dlvr.it/TLxDhW
- Calgary police officer charged with 2 counts of 2nd-degree murderA Calgary police officer has been charged with murder following a 2023 police shooting that left two men dead.http://dlvr.it/TLxCKn
- Controversial grizzly killed on small B.C. island, conservation officers confirmBritish Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service (COS) says a grizzly bear on a small island off the Sunshine Coast has been shot and killed. http://dlvr.it/TLx8n7
- 4th brand added to salami recall over salmonella concernsRea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet has been added to a list of salami brands pulled off the shelves due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak.http://dlvr.it/TLx8Rf
- Toronto man given 16 years in prison for cross-border drug operation tells judge he wanted to get arrestedA Toronto man sentenced Tuesday for his involvement in a $36-million cross-border cocaine and meth operation told Windsor, Ont., court he needed to get arrested as a way out of the criminal activity.http://dlvr.it/TLx80d
- Kensington, P.E.I. town hall reopens after old mortar shell and rocket fuel removedTwo representatives from the Department of National Defence made a trip to the Island Tuesday morning, staying for less than an hour before removing the two items from the central P.E.I. town’s police department.http://dlvr.it/TLx7sw
- Beer Store to close 10 more locations across OntarioTen more Beer Store locations across Ontario will be closing down effective Sept. 14, in the latest announcement of closures since the year began.http://dlvr.it/TLx7sh
- Rogers launching trial of satellite-to-mobile texting service in CanadaTech is meant to help customers stay connected in some of the most remote parts of Canada and along rural highways. It is available to all Canadians through a free beta trial that will run until October.http://dlvr.it/TLx3Zv
- Canadian home prices hold steady. How Trump’s tariffs could affect recoveryExperts say the long-anticipated recovery of Canada’s real estate market may be marred by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs.http://dlvr.it/TLx0Py
- 10 more Ontario Beer Stores set to close amid changing alcohol landscapeThe Beer Store has announced it is closing another 10 stores across Ontario by September, after already announcing the closure of dozens of other stores so far this year.http://dlvr.it/TLx0Pv
- Man who became world’s oldest marathon runner at Toronto race dies in hit-and-runFauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.http://dlvr.it/TLx0Pj
- Republicans complain to Canada over wildfire smoke despite supporting planet-heating billLawmakers send letter railing against ‘suffocating’ smoke days after voting for Trump plan likely to boost pollution A group of Republican lawmakers has complained that smoke from Canadian wildfires is ruining summer for Americans, just days after voting for a major bill that will cause more of the planet-heating pollution that is worsening wildfires. In… Read more: Republicans complain to Canada over wildfire smoke despite supporting planet-heating bill
- Canadians could get more affordable version of Ozempic in early 2026. Here’s howCheaper versions of medications to treat obesity, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could be on the market in Canada as soon as January.http://dlvr.it/TLwqLy
- Alberta Next panel set to begin hearings on public concerns with federal governmentPremier Danielle Smith’s handpicked panel hearing how to fix relations with the federal government will begin work this week with back-to-back town halls in Red Deer and Edmonton.http://dlvr.it/TLwq5w
- Father speaks out after son critically injured in crash allegedly involving 5-time impaired driverhttp://dlvr.it/TLwnvm
- This evacuee was 35 weeks pregnant when wildfire destroyed her home. Now she has a healthy newborn daughterBrooke Kindel was 35 weeks pregnant when a wildfire forced her and hundreds of others to flee Denare Beach, Sask. in May. A month later, with the family still displaced in Saskatoon, Callie was born.http://dlvr.it/TLwnvh
- Unsanitary conditions, rooms without locks among ‘failures’ at N.S. shelter sites, government official saysThe government official says the full extent of the problems was not known until the non-profit group in charge of the sites was dismissed last week.http://dlvr.it/TLwnvd
- Police data shows intimate partner violence calls on the rise in Ontariohttp://dlvr.it/TLwntS
- Large hail, strong winds pound parts of Calgary and surrounding areaEnvironment and Climate Change Canada says northeast Calgary experienced wind guts of more than 90 kilometres an hour during Sunday night’s fast-moving thunderstorm.http://dlvr.it/TLwh8G
- Police data shows intimate partner violence calls on the rise in OntarioThe growing volume of domestic abuse cases in both Lanark and Renfrew counties in rural eastern Ontario is alarmingly high, according to community agencies and police data.http://dlvr.it/TLwWhR
- After major issues with tenants, these Ontario landlords blame their real estate agentsSome Ontario landlords say change needs to happen after hiring real estate agents to help them fill rental units, and discovering the contracts they signed guaranteed very little in return. Experts say landlords need to take responsibility when things go wrong.http://dlvr.it/TLwVXp
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