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Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues.
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler's navy sails into Victoria for visit

U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler's navy sails into Victoria for visit

VICTORIA — When Deleon Guerrero last visited Victoria in 2023, he arrived by car as part of a family road trip from Oregon. On Tuesday, he sailed into Victoria as a Cadet on board the U.S.
In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?

In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RICHMOND — RCMP say they've arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C.
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case

Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm's avian flu case

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two B.C. farmers who are fighting an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to destroy around 400 ostriches after an outbreak of avian flu.
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

British Columbia's representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve the child welfare system, but she's concerned "fiscal limitations" will prevent timely help from getting to those most in need.
Via Rail plans to use refurbished cars to improve service between Halifax-Montreal

Via Rail plans to use refurbished cars to improve service between Halifax-Montreal

HALIFAX — Via Rail wants to use refurbished rail cars to improve service between Halifax and Montreal, but the CEO of the Crown corporation can't say whether doing so will increase the frequency of trains on the line.
Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

CALGARY — A Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after the occupants of a van were shot dead following a slow-speed pursuit in 2023.
'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust

'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust

Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke drifting across Central Canada, Prairies and other parts of the country.
Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London

Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London

OTTAWA — Just over a month after King Charles expressed his support for a "strong and free" Canada in a visit to Ottawa, Canadian soldiers are staffing the ceremonial mounted troop which guards the official entrance to Buckingham Palace in London.
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