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B.C. resort owner says devastating wildfire was like a ‘Michael Bay film’
The owners and staff are now facing their most challenging summer yet after a devastating wildfire swept through their property this week.
Arsonist does $10M in damage, stops for a soft drink at Winnipeg Walmart: WPS
A fire set at a Walmart in the south Winnipeg caused millions of dollars in damage and resulted in arson-related charges for a 47-year-old man.
Maritime officials urge caution as temperatures, wildfire risk increase
Whether it be camping, barbecuing or just enjoying the great outdoors, local officials in the Maritimes say people should exercise caution.
$20M worth of cocaine seized by York police and CBSA, 6 arrested
The CBSA intercepted and examined a shipment from Panama in May 2026 that contained a large amount of what was believed to be cocaine.
Recipe: Indonesian Gado Gado Salad
We're celebrating all things farmer's market fresh! This Indonesian Gado Gado Salad can be made ahead and stored for picnic at your next farmer's market!
Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province’s largest hospital next week
The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike.
The stampede Edge: Father, son compete at the Calgary Stampede 100 years apart
Lynn Edge is a steer breeder from Cochrane, Alta., and has been competing in the horse cutting competition at the Calgary Stampede for the past 25 years.
Tornado warning issued for Chatham-Kent – Rondeau Park
At 7:28 p.m. Friday, meteorologists said they were tracking an area of severe thunderstorms that is possibly producing a tornado.
California man pleads guilty to fake Nancy Guthrie ransom note
The U.S. Attorney's Office said Derrick Callella admitted that he called and sent text messages to Guthrie's family on Feb. 4, 2026, asking about a bitcoin transfer.
Nearly $1M in jewelry recovered in Ontario retail theft investigation
Peel police say they recovered nearly $1 million in stolen property after a lengthy investigation into retail thefts at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.
Cultus Lake Waterpark remains closed, eyes mid-July reopening date
The popular waterslide attraction has been closed since June 15, when a dozen students were shocked while waiting in line on the Zero-60 waterslide.
16 children found at Ohio home, trapped in one room for 4 years, police say
The children, whose identities have not been made public, are believed to belong to the same family and were discovered on Tuesday morning at a home in Ohio.
Democrats urge voters to ‘follow the money’ behind Gordie Howe bridge delay
Democratic candidates in the U.S. midterm elections are tying the delayed opening of the Windsor-to-Detroit crossing to U.S. President Donald Trump's alleged corruption.
B.C. man who drove into ocean in livestream stunt charged with dangerous driving in New West crash
Jawad Mazen Fawwaz, 21, is accused of dangerous driving in the March 30 collision at 6th Avenue and McBride Boulevard, which police said caused significant damage to two vehicles.
Powell River residents protest encampments as motion to change bylaw is defeated
Resident Nichole Strickland spoke at the council meeting, saying she, like many residents, feels frustrated that their voices are not being heard.
Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team share images from Venezuela after earthquakes
The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.
Toronto activates ‘all heat emergency measures’ as city bakes under orange warning
Dr. Michelle Murti, Toronto's medical officer of health, said an orange warning for extreme heat has the city working in overdrive to try to keep residents cool.
Manitoba teen accused of plotting school attacks with Nova Scotia youth denied bail
A Manitoba teenager accused of conspiring online with a youth in Nova Scotia to commit simultaneous attacks at their rural schools has been denied bail.
U.S.-inspired World Cup beaver statue in Toronto destroyed, police investigating
A United States-themed beaver sculpture designed to welcome World Cup tourists to downtown Toronto was destroyed over the weekend, prompting a police investigation.
Two young boys found dead in Ottawa home, father found dead in vehicle fire
Police said the investigation is complex and involves multiple scenes in eastern Ontario.
Tariff deal unlikely before U.S. midterms, Canada’s ex-trade chief says
Steve Verheul says while there could be a window ahead of the midterms this fall when the U.S. administration is looking for a win.
