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Dry lightning, hot weather expected to increase wildfire conditions in BC Interior
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 5, 2026 8:18 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size As the damage from the devastating wildfire along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia is being assessed, officials are warning of the…
N.B. company’s new breath test could change how breast cancers are detected
A new breath test could revolutionize breast cancer screening if approved following a series of North American studies. Moncton-based company Breathe BioMedical has developed a test that can detect signs of breast cancer by analyzing breath samples in women…
Complaint against New Brunswick lawyer’s use of AI part of growing trend: experts
A New Brunswick lawyer could face disciplinary action after allegedly using generative AI improperly to write a legal brief, and it is sparking conversations about the use of AI in the profession. The Law Society of New Brunswick alleged that in April 2025…
Lower-priced Australian beef could help stabilize Canadian market
Alberta is a major beef producer for Canada, but high prices are opening the market for international competitors. Grocery stores in Canada have begun selling Australian beef, among other countries — sometimes at a lower price than locally grown beef. Some…
Edmonton homeowners frustrated as their properties erode into infill excavations
Edmonton has seen near-constant rain over the summer and it’s affecting not just new housing developments in the city, but the properties flanking the construction too. Concerns are mounting for homeowners near infill projects who feel their properties are at…
Edmonton couple stuck in Caribbean amid WestJet strike aftermath
WestJet flights are taking off again after the airline and its flight attendants reached a tentative deal. Following the short-lived strike, an Edmonton couple encountered turbulence they weren’t expecting. Elaine Schulz-Charlery and her husband Timothy…
Manitoba RCMP respond to possible drowning of Alberta man in Nelson River
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 4, 2026 6:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Search crews are canvassing the Nelson River in northern Manitoba for an Alberta man who may have drowned while fishing in the area…
Quebec farmers speak out after fraud leaves them with $27K loss
For Matt Penney and Alana Cosgrove, life at Pengrove Farms in Hudson, Que., is busy. Feeding animals, collecting fresh eggs and keeping the store running are all part of the daily routine. It’s a routine that was upended this spring when they fell victim to a…
Super El Niño growing ‘faster than we’ve ever recorded’ as wildfires burn
Amid escalating wildfires and soaring temperatures, the “super El Niño” is already making its mark faster than experts expected on Canada and other parts of the globe. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasted in Jan. 2026 that this year “will…
Canada’s weaker loonie helped drive a wider trade surplus in June: StatCan
Canada’s trade surplus with the world widened in June as exports rose and imports fell, with a weaker loonie boosting the Canadian dollar value of those exports, according to Statistics Canada. A trade surplus happens when an economy exports more than it…