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Western heat shifts in some areas of B.C., territories, but still blazing elsewhere

Record-breaking sizzling temperatures hitting parts of eastern B.C. and the Prairies is extremely significant and signals how global warming is making heat waves across the region, an Environment Canada meteorologist says.

Jun 30, 2021 5:20 PM Read more >

Fire destroys Catholic church north of Edmonton, town cancels Canada Day festivities

MORINVILLE, Alta. — Alberta's premier is condemning what he calls "arson attacks at Christian churches" after a historic parish was destroyed in a fire that prompted a small town to cancel its Canada Day celebrations.

Jun 30, 2021 4:31 PM Read more >

Yukon asks for federal help as territory battles widespread transmission of COVID-19

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's chief public health officer paused and fought back tears as he urged residents to follow COVID-19 public health orders to help fight widespread community transmission that has pushed hospitals to their limits. Dr.

Jun 30, 2021 4:29 PM Read more >

Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is "disturbed" by the military's decision to let the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy keep his job after golfing with the former chief of the defence staff under military police investigat

Jun 30, 2021 3:53 PM Read more >

'No guarantees' of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says there are no guarantees an Indigenous delegation travelling to the Vatican will lead to Pope Francis apologizing in Canada for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools —

Jun 30, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

Peace Tower flag lowered on Canada Day to honour Indigenous children: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he asked that the national flag on the Peace Tower remain at half-mast for Canada Day to honour the Indigenous children who died in residential schools.

Jun 30, 2021 2:39 PM Read more >

Toronto man now charged with murder, attempted murder in poisoning of two children

A Toronto man has now been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal poisoning of a three-year-old child.

Jun 30, 2021 2:38 PM Read more >

Last known Hells Angels bunker in Quebec demolished after long legal saga

SHERBROOKE, Que. — The Crown prosecutor's office in Quebec says the last known Hells Angels bunker in the province has been demolished. A spokeswoman confirmed the notorious red-roofed landmark was torn down today in Sherbrooke, Que.

Jun 30, 2021 2:34 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. Saskatchewan is reporting 31 new cases of COVID-19 today, and no new deaths. Sixty more people have recovered, leaving the province with 435 active cases.

Jun 30, 2021 1:52 PM Read more >

'Never meant to hurt this lady': Man apologizes for woman's death in Edmonton hotel

EDMONTON — An Ontario truck driver held his face and cried as he apologized to his family and the family of a woman he killed in an Edmonton hotel room.

Jun 30, 2021 1:27 PM Read more >