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B.C. state of emergency over wildfires hits two-week mark, no end in sight
Today, July 21, 2017, marks two weeks since raging wildfires that have displaced thousands of people British Columbia forced the province to call a state of emergency.
Olympic boxer Mary Spencer has fond memories of North American Indigenous Games
Every time Mary Spencer looks at her ankle, she's reminded of what she calls one of the most important events of her sporting career.
Manitoba premier says Churchill rail repairs need federal response
The Manitoba government isn't about to pay for repairs to a washed-out rail line that links the community of Churchill on Hudson Bay to the rest of the province.
Eighth North Atlantic right whale found dead in Gulf of St. Lawrence
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with about 525 estimated to still be alive.
Indigenous Games 'empower' athletes from Pikangikum First Nation
Preparation for the Indigenous Games has been a bright spot for four young athletes living in an isolated, fly-in only reserve on the border between Ontario and Manitoba.
Enhanced security begins today for U.S.-bound flights
Flying to the United States may take a while longer as of today, July 19, 2017, due to enhanced security measures affecting flights to the U.S.
Quebec premier disappointed with result of referendum on Muslim cemetery
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says the outcome of a referendum in which voters narrowly rejected a proposed Muslim-owned cemetery was disappointing.
Meeting going to pot: Cannabis on agenda for second day of premiers meeting
The leaders of Canada's provinces and territories are set to compare notes on how to handle the rules when the federal government legalizes recreational use of cannabis next July.
NDP sworn in as British Columbia's new government
Incoming Premier John Horgan says his cabinet is the first in British Columbia to achieve gender parity, with 10 women in cabinet and one named as minister of state.
Health precautions urged as more BC wildfire smoke heads Alberta's way
Environment Canada says smoke from British Columbia's wildfires will likely result in high-risk air quality levels in parts of central Alberta by Wednesday, July 19, 2017.