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B.C. wildfires trending in right direction, fire service manager says

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A manager for British Columbia's wildfire service says conditions are trending in the right direction with the number of fires that threaten public safety and property dropping down to two dozen from 30 early this month.

Aug 24, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

Biden rejects U.S. extension in Kabul, as Trudeau, G7 leaders extend offers to stay

OTTAWA — While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered Tuesday to keep Canadian military personnel in Afghanistan after Aug. 31, his fellow G7 leaders were not able to persuade President Joe Biden to extend the American deadline for withdrawal.

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N.W.T. reports first death related to COVID-19, outbreak grows to 219 active cases

YELLOWKNIFE — The chief public health officer of the Northwest Territories has confirmed the territory's first death related to COVID-19 as the N.W.T.

Aug 24, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

Manitoba brings back masks, requires COVID-19 vaccination for front-line workers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is bringing back its mask mandate and requiring all front-line provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Aug 24, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

Real estate industry worried Liberal housing plan won't alleviate supply issues

TORONTO — Liberal leader Justin Trudeau unveiled his party's housing plan Tuesday, but real estate industry members are concerned it won't do much to alleviate a lack of supply. Trudeau's plan, announced at a Tuesday campaign stop in Hamilton, Ont.

Aug 24, 2021 1:46 PM Read more >

Campaign focuses on Ontario; First female New York governor: In The News for Aug. 24

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 24. What we are watching in Canada ...

Aug 24, 2021 2:15 AM Read more >

Recall issued for Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings

A possible Salmonella contamination has prompted Morgan Williams International Inc. to recall Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings. The recall covers 65g packages sold across the country with best before dates up to and including Feb. 19, 2022.

Aug 23, 2021 11:17 PM Read more >

Toronto officer found not guilty of charges following serial killer's arrest in 2016

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer has been found not guilty of disciplinary charges for his actions in the arrest and release of Bruce McArthur three years before the serial killer was convicted. Sgt.

Aug 23, 2021 9:22 PM Read more >

Terry Driver, the B.C. man who killed a teen, then terrified the community is dead

AGASSIZ, B.C. — Terry Driver, the man who killed a young British Columbia woman, beat her friend and then taunted police and the media about his crimes, has died in prison.

Aug 23, 2021 7:49 PM Read more >

B.C. to introduce vaccine card for activities and restaurants as COVID-19 cases climb

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need a vaccine card to get into restaurants, clubs, ticketed sporting events and organized affairs like weddings as the risk of infection is currently 10 times higher among those who are unimmunized.

Aug 23, 2021 5:46 PM Read more >