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Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

FREDERICTON — The fingerprints of climate change are all over the supercharged weather witnessed this year in Nova Scotia -- and the rest of the country -- from raging wildfires to devastating flooding.

Jul 25, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze.

Jul 25, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

RCMP suspect Amber Alert kids taken off grid after 'preplanned' abduction by B.C. mom

SURREY, B.C. — Police say they have "credible information" that two children who are the subject of an Amber Alert have been taken "off the grid" in an alleged "preplanned" abduction by their mother.

Jul 24, 2023 5:59 PM Read more >

B.C. resort manager says 'biggest shocker' is how quickly wildfire neared its site

VANCOUVER — The manager of an evacuated resort near the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in British Columbia's Interior said he could not believe how fast the fire grew over the weekend.

Jul 24, 2023 5:07 PM Read more >

B.C. announces new programs and police standards for sexual assault investigations

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is updating sexual assault policing standards to ensure more effective investigations and improved outcomes for survivors.

Jul 24, 2023 4:44 PM Read more >

Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls

A new series published in the BMJ medical journal is calling for an independent inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response.

Jul 24, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

OTTAWA — The government is putting $156 million over three years toward a new three-digit suicide-prevention hotline, Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett announced Monday. Starting on Nov.

Jul 24, 2023 4:29 PM Read more >

Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is checking into a Calgary clinic that is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year.

Jul 24, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

RCMP say body found of one missing in N.S. floods, as well as remains of another

WINDSOR, N.S.

Jul 24, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

Six Ukrainian children who played at Quebec hockey tournament to return for school

MONTREAL — Six Ukrainian children who took part in Quebec City's famed peewee hockey tournament earlier this year are returning to the provincial capital next month to live in the province and attend school.

Jul 24, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >