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Regional authority announces review of Nunavik police after third fatal shooting
MONTREAL - A regional authority in northern Quebec has launched a review into the Nunavik Police Service after the third fatal police-involved shooting in eight months. The Kativik Regional Government...
Jul 22, 2025

Jasper marks one year since thousands flee wildfire on one road out in dark of night
Residents and first responders gathered today in the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper to mark one year since a rampaging wildfire forced thousands to jump in their cars in the dark of night to flee to sa...
Jul 22, 2025

Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser
Environmental lawyers are asking Alberta's ethics commissioner to investigate an energy regulator board member and adviser to Premier Danielle Smith for conflicts of interest.Susanne Calabrese, a lawy...
Jul 22, 2025

Smoking or oxygen machine issue may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The cause of a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that left 10 people dead remains undetermined for now as officials investigate whether smoking and an issue wit...
Jul 22, 2025

Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says
British Columbia Premier David Eby says "most Canadians would be proud" to be considered mean and "nasty" for standing up for their sovereignty and economy in the face of threats from U.S. President D...
Jul 22, 2025

Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance
RICHMOND - The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it back and forth above Vancouver International Airport last week made a brief court appearance by video in Richmond, B.C...
Jul 22, 2025

Man charged with thefts of irrigation equipment in southern Alberta
The RCMP says it has charged a man who is accused in multiple cases of stealing agricultural equipment.In May 2025, members of the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit investigated a re...
Jul 22, 2025

Riders' Trevor Harris, Ticats Destin Talbert both earn CFL honour roll awards
TORONTO - Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and defensive back Destin Talbert of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were the top players in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday. Harris earned a ...
Jul 22, 2025

First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
MONTREAL - First Nations in Quebec are suspending consultations with the government on its planned forestry reform because they say the province is not respecting their rights. The Assembly of First N...
Jul 22, 2025

Lethbridge's Crime Severity Index score down 19%
Lethbridge continues to fall down the ranking of the highest Crime Severity Index (CSI) scores in the country.Statistics Canada has released its report on police-reported crime statistics in Canada. T...
Jul 22, 2025