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Federal government predicts more wildfires than normal this summer

“Sobering.”  That is how the federal Minister of Natural Resources describes the outlook for the wildfire season in Canada.  Jonathan Wilkinson says the wildfire forecast shows higher than normal...

Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation. A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time payment on their GST rebate...

Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’

A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns. The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns a variety of Helly Hansen...

Pine-Sol products recalled over bacteria concerns

Here's a heads up if you have a bottle of Pine-Sol sitting around home. The cleaning product is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. because it could be tainted...

Hockey Canada says CEO finished effective immediately, board steps down amid scandal

There's a major shakeup at Hockey Canada. The sport's governing body has announced Chief Executive Officer Scott Smith is leaving the position immediately while the entire board has also...

Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada is in mourning over death of Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives. Commenting on her death, Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II served us all with strength and...

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96

The longest-reigning British monarch has passed away. Queen Elizabeth II was 96-years-old. Born in 1926 to Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Elizabeth had little chance of acceding the throne. She...

Hockey Canada says it used money from reserve fund to pay for nine settlements totaling $7.6 million

More revelations in the Hockey Canada hearing. The national governing body for the sport in Canada says they paid out nine settlements from its National Equity Fund, totaling $7.6 million,...

Pope Francis makes public apology for residential school system

Pope Francis is asking for forgiveness for what he calls the evil committed by so many Christians against Indigenous Peoples. Francis says...

Ottawa permanently increasing the Old Age Security pension for the first time since 1973

Eligible Canadian seniors aged 75 and older will see a boost in their pension. Ottawa is permanently increasing the Old...

Ottawa increases Canada Child Benefit

Families across Canada are getting a helping hand dealing with the rising cost of living. Ottawa is increasing the Canada...

U.S. states allowed to ban abortions after Supreme Court decision

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs Wade making way for states to ban abortions The move overturns constitutional...

Unvaccinated Canadians allowed to travel domestically and internationally beginning June 20

Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to board a plane or train. Federal officials announced Tuesday afternoon that, as of...

Random COVID-19 testing to be suspended at Canadian airports

Mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers will soon be temporarily lifted at airports in Canada. Reports say the federal...

Eighteen students killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school

"When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" That from U.S. President Joe Biden...

Prime Minister Trudeau welcoming news Pope Francis to visit Canada

Pope Francis will visit Canada between July 24th and 29th. and he'll be using Quebec City, Edmonton, and Iqaluit...

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Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

Interior Health (IH) is exploring alternative solutions to support laboratory access in Trail. 

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term. 

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.” 

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote. 

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.
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