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Heat wave spreads from B.C.’s south coast to southern, central Interior

Health authorities and local and provincial governments across British Columbia are urging caution as a sweltering heat wave that began…

Death toll from Maui wildfires rises to 67

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The death toll in Maui rose to 67 on Friday as officials confirmed another 12 fatalities…

Canadian airline capitalizes on Taylor Swift’s Toronto concerts for profit

Since Taylor Swift’s six-show run at the Rogers Centre was announced just last week, fans have been sent into a frenzy trying…

Three Canadian cities among world’s biggest cannabis consumers

The 2023 Cannabis Global Price Index collected cannabis prices from 140 cities around the world and ranked them from the least to…

Extreme weather risk changing Canada’s insurance industry, raising costs

Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some…

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce separation

Prime minister and Grégoire Trudeau have been married for 18 yearsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau,…

Suspicious rental listings on the rise this summer across Canada

Canada’s high rental prices and lack of housing supply are leading to an increase in reports of suspicious rental listings…

A Canadian Walmart shut down its self-checkout

One Walmart Supercentre in Ontario is rolling back on its self-checkout kiosks after an alleged rise in theft at the store.Shoppers at the Walmart, located…

Breakthrough in B.C. port dispute as new tentative deal reached

A late-night breakthrough could herald an end to British Columbia’s long-running port dispute, with the longshore workers’ union and the…

Winds play key role as wildfire continues to threaten Osoyoos

Winds will likely be a major factor in the battle to save the southern British Columbia town of Osoyoos from…