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Expert explains about the 'heat dome' hovering above B.C., Alberta and territories

Expert explains about the 'heat dome' hovering above B.C., Alberta and territories

Much of British Columbia, northern Alberta and parts of Yukon and the Northwest Territories are experiencing a "heat dome" that is expected to shatter high-temperature records over the next few days.
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No winning ticket for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million dollars each that were up grabs also went unclaimed.
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Officer suspended for inappropriate relationship dropped as Sajjan's assistant

Officer suspended for inappropriate relationship dropped as Sajjan's assistant

OTTAWA — A reserve military officer who was ordered suspended from the Vancouver police three years ago for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate is no longer working for Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.
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The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, June 25, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, June 25, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 9:23 p.m. Yukon is reporting another 22 cases of COVID-19, bringing its total case count to 264. Dr.
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UBC faculty of medicine apologizes for harms to Indigenous Peoples

UBC faculty of medicine apologizes for harms to Indigenous Peoples

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia's faculty of medicine formally apologized Friday for its role in past and present harms to Indigenous Peoples and committed to expand its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to ac
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Religious group to release all records from Marievel, Kamloops residential schools

Religious group to release all records from Marievel, Kamloops residential schools

The Catholic religious order that operated residential schools in Saskatchewan and British Columbia where hundreds of unmarked graves have been found says it will disclose all historical documents in its possession.
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News hound, animal lover, former CP bureau chief Jill St. Louis dies at 66

News hound, animal lover, former CP bureau chief Jill St. Louis dies at 66

VANCOUVER — Jill St. Louis, a former Vancouver bureau chief at The Canadian Press who thrived in a fast-breaking news environment and was a friend to anything with four legs, has died after a battle with metastatic lung cancer. She was 66. St.
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At least four Canadians 'may be affected' by Miami building collapse: Global Affairs

At least four Canadians 'may be affected' by Miami building collapse: Global Affairs

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it has received preliminary reports of at least four Canadian citizens who "may be affected" by the collapse of a seaside condominium tower in Miami.
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Hugs, barbecues and small dinners: Advice released on what fully vaccinated can do

Hugs, barbecues and small dinners: Advice released on what fully vaccinated can do

OTTAWA — Canadians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can hug each other, attend barbecues and have a small group of friends over for dinner without wearing a mask or staying apart, but might still want to protect themselves at crowded concert
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Graffiti on Saskatoon Catholic cathedral after unmarked graves found

Graffiti on Saskatoon Catholic cathedral after unmarked graves found

SASKATOON — The front of a Saskatoon cathedral was tagged with graffiti Thursday following the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at a former residential school site in Saskatchewan.
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