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'Heat dome' over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

TORONTO - Blame the heat dome hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country. Read more'Heat dome' over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as close to 200 homes remain on alert

Firefighters in Yukon say the wildfire that has put about 100 homes on evacuation alert near Dawson has grown rapidly due to recent weather conditions and is now … Read moreYukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as close to 200 homes remain on alert

Undocumented students push for right to education, but Alberta noncommittal

EDMONTON - Ariana Zapata's favourite subject in school is social studies. Read moreUndocumented students push for right to education, but Alberta noncommittal

Redblacks edge unbeaten Stampeders 20-12 for first win of CFL season

CALGARY - It took the Ottawa Redblacks until deep into the fourth quarter against the Calgary Stampeders to score the game's only touchdown. Read moreRedblacks edge unbeaten Stampeders 20-12 for first win of CFL season

Man charged with murdering Alberta woman who hasn't been seen in nearly six years

WETASKIWIN - A murder charge has been laid in the disappearance of an Alberta woman who was last seen close to six years ago. Read moreMan charged with murdering Alberta woman who hasn't been seen in nearly six years

Pilot and passenger die in plane crash near Vermilion, Alberta

VERMILION - A pilot and passenger have died in a plane crash near an airport in central Alberta. Read morePilot and passenger die in plane crash near Vermilion, Alberta

Possible heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of B.C.'s southern Interior

Environment Canada is warning residents of parts of British Columbia's southern Interior of possible heavy rain and thunderstorms as flood risks rise in the region.聽 Read morePossible heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of B.C.'s southern Interior

B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

University of British Columbia Okanagan geography student Jenna Taylor went home last month to spend time with her family in Flin Flon, Man.

Alberta surpasses 1,000 total cases of measles after reporting 24 new infections

EDMONTON - Alberta has surpassed a thousand cases of measles, making it the second province in Canada after Ontario to do so within this year.

'Randomness and chaos': The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall

Scientist Daniel Shugar says images of the aftermath of Thursday's deadly rockslide in Banff 好色tv Park provide evidence of its cause 鈥� water flowing through the interior of the mountain.

Parks Canada says fatal Banff rockfall not foreseeable or preventable

LAKE LOUISE - Parks Canada says there was nothing foreseeable or preventable about the rockfall that killed two hikers and injured three more in Banff 好色tv Park.

B.C. Public Safety Minister says program funding targets repeat violent offenders

SURREY - Public Safety Minister Garry Begg says the provincial government is boosting funding for a policing program launched in 2023, claiming the initiative led to more than 2,600 criminal charges with a focus on repeat violent offenders.聽

Calgary Stampeders off to a hot start host winless Ottawa Redlacks in CFL

CALGARY - Doing it for Reggie was a Calgary Stampeders theme head of Saturday's CFL game against the Ottawa Redblacks.

Oilers GM Bowman willing to work on McDavid's timeline for extension

EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is ready to work on Connor McDavid's timeline for a contract extension.

Life sentence with no parole for 12 years for killer of Chilliwack, B.C., man

CHILLIWACK - The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a man arrested for murder in January 2023 has been given a life sentence without the chance of parole for 12 years in the death of a man in Chilliwack, B.C.聽

More evacuation orders to lift in parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba following wildfires

LYNN LAKE - Thousands more wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will start making the trek home in the coming days as officials in the provinces continue to lift evacuation orders.聽

Wildfire of note downgraded in B.C., remains burning out of control

A recent soaking of rain in northeastern British Columbia has helped to remove the one remaining fire out of the so-called wildfire of note category, although the Summit Lake blaze is still labelled as burning out of control.聽

'Targeted act of hate': Police indicate motive behind sword attack at Manitoba school

BRANDON - Police say a gruesome sword attack on a high school student in Manitoba was part of the 16-year-old suspect's plan to target people of colour and immigrants.

Manitoba RCMP investigating double homicide in Victoria Beach; suspect not caught

VICTORIA BEACH - Manitoba RCMP are investigating a double homicide after the bodies of two people were found in a small community north of Winnipeg.聽

Philpot, Alouettes remain undefeated with 38-28 victory over Elks

EDMONTON - The Montreal Alouettes are off to their traditional solid start.

One dead, three hurt after rockfall hits hiking group at Banff 好色tv Park

LAKE LOUISE - A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff 好色tv Park killed one person and sent three to hospital Thursday, as rescue crews searched for others who might be missing.

Two major wildfires in northeast B.C. downgraded after rain, leaving one fire of note

The BC Wildfire Service says recent rain in the province's central Interior and northeast has significantly reduced wildfire activity, with two of the three most significant blazes this season now no longer classified as fires of note.

Oilers' McDavid won't rush contract extension, says winning is top priority

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid knows Edmonton fans are anxiously watching the calendar.

Resident raises concerns with Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan

PAYNTON - Cenovus Energy Inc. is facing questions over a well leak at a thermal facility in western Saskatchewan, where an area resident says some are concerned about their health.聽

B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool.

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

VICTORIA - Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.聽

B.C. coroner won't call inquest into death of woman, hit by police anti-riot rounds

VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner is taking the unusual step of not calling an inquest into the death of Lisa Rauch, who died after being hit by two plastic bullets fired by a Victoria police officer.聽

Man seen 'speeding toward' dolphins in B.C. waters fined $5,000

PORT HARDY - A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins has been fined $5,000 and has been banned from posting anything related to marine mammals on social media.聽

Charges laid as Manitoba woman accused of trying to steal food from nine-year-old

THOMPSON - A young woman in northern Manitoba is facing charges after police allege she tried to steal food from a nine-year-old girl.

Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

WINNIPEG - Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres.

Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry.

Police recover body of 17-year-old boy who drowned in southern Alberta river

LETHBRIDGE - Police in southern Alberta say they have recovered the body of a teen boy who drowned in an area river.

Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat

EDMONTON - A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one of its workers became trapped in an Edmonton smokehouse and died.

Photo Gallery: The 1985 Air India bombing tragedy

Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack that destroyed Air India Flight 182.

'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

CALGARY - Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders鈥� summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets.

好色tv Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises

CHILLIWACK - Canada's food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease at a commercial pigeon operation in Chilliwack, B.C., requiring the birds to be culled and the premises to be disinfected.

Alberta lawyer gives up licence, admits to improper relationship with complainant

A former Alberta Crown prosecutor gave up his law licence after he admitted Wednesday to having an inappropriate relationship with a complainant in a criminal case he was prosecuting.

Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

REGINA - Saskatchewan's government is planning to extend the life of the province's coal plants before moving to nuclear power generation, says a letter from the Crown Investments Corporation Minister.

Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER - The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan say Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to repeal certain energy policies if he wants Canada to have the strongest economy in the G7.

Keyera says $5.15B deal to buy Plains' 好色tv business to help energy security

CALGARY - Keyera Corp.'s deal to buy the 好色tv natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains for $5.15 billion will help boost this country's energy security and economic resilience, its chief executive says.

Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017

Mounties in British Columbia's Interior say human remains found last month have been confirmed as being a woman who went missing near Sicamous nearly eight years ago.

Food company pleads guilty in Edmonton smokehouse death, judge weighs penalty

EDMONTON - A commercial food processing company pleaded guilty Wednesday to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died.

Bloc Qu茅b茅cois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

OTTAWA - A Bloc Qu茅b茅cois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition.

Remains found in B.C. Interior identified as woman who went missing in 2017

Mounties in British Columbia's Interior say human remains found last month have been confirmed as being a woman who went missing near Sicamous nearly eight years ago.

Food company pleads guilty in Edmonton smokehouse death, judge weighs penalty

EDMONTON - A commercial food processing company pleaded guilty Wednesday to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died.

Bloc Qu茅b茅cois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

OTTAWA - A Bloc Qu茅b茅cois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition.

B.C. government won't fund drug for rare disease for nine-year-old girl

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it will no longer fund an expensive drug for a nine-year-old girl who has a rare and terminal condition.聽

Maybe next year? A look at where 好色tv teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

The Stanley Cup drought for 好色tv teams reached 32 years after the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in a second consecutive final on Tuesday.

Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Fatigue shouldn't be an issue Thursday night for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks.

Brad Marchand plays a key role in Florida Panthers' second championship run

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) 鈥� Brad Marchand sure made himself at home in Florida. Now he's a two-time Stanley Cup champion.

Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

KANANASKIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading home to Ottawa today after hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta.

Edmonton man hit, killed by semi-truck after pulling over to check van

EDMONTON - An Edmonton man is dead after being hit by a semi-truck.

Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

CHARLOTTETOWN - Charlottetown will be the host of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record fifth time in 2027.

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