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Summerland residents begin returning home as roughly 1,200 properties cleared for re-entry
Descrease article font size Increase article font size After more than a week away, some Summerland residents are finally walking back through their front doors as parts of the community begin to reopen following the Bald Range wildfire. Re-entry is currently…
B.C. plywood manufacturer says it cannot absorb 50% tariff cost as deadline looms
A Richmond plywood manufacturer is concerned about what Wednesday is going to bring for his business. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as officials race…
Maritime diaper banks report growing demand as families struggle with costs
Operators of diaper banks in Atlantic Canada say growing demand for their services is highlighting the financial strain many families face as the cost of diapers, formula and other infant necessities continues to climb. Jillian Cross, who runs the Fredericton…
Saskatchewan marshals seek snipers, special gear
REGINA – Saskatchewan is looking to buy some high-tech weaponry for its marshals police service, including sniper rifles, sound cannons and a thermal camera. In a bid request posted online late last month, the province says the marshals need the equipment for…
Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 17, 2026 4:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A faulty extension cord is being blamed for a shed fire last week at a farm near Lunenburg where 10,000 chickens died last month after…
Alberta government misses treaty anniversary event
EDMONTON – An Alberta chief called for more respect from the provincial government on Monday, after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. Joey Pete, the grand chief of the…
Health Canada approves drug to treat hot flashes for some cancer patients
Health Canada has authorized a drug to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats in breast cancer patients. Elinzanetant, also known by the brand name Lynkuet, was first approved in July 2025 to treat the symptoms in women going through menopause…
Experts say Canadian youth social media ban likely to see Charter challenge
The federal government is likely to face a constitutional challenge to its proposed ban on social media for kids under 16, some experts say. On Friday, France’s top court struck down that country’s social media ban for kids under 15, saying the ban was too…
Manitoba’s largest hospital still recovering after cyberattack
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 17, 2026 2:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s largest hospital is still working to recover from a cyberattack a week after first discovering it. Shared Health says in an…
Jann Arden shares pictures of wedding to Icelandic author Thordis Elva
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian musician and author Jann Arden announced Monday that she tied the knot with Icelandic author and activist Thordis Elva. The Calgary-born singer announced her nuptials Sunday in an Instagram post…