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Yellowknife being evacuated amid wildfires in Northwest Territories: territorial state of emergency declared
Yellowknife is being evacuated as wildfires continue to take hold of the Northwest Territories and a territorial state of emergency now declared. The fires have not yet reached the city but have gotte...
Caitlin Snow Aug 18, 2023
Thousands flee wildfires in Kelowna area of B.C.
There is a state of emergency in the Kelowna area of British Columbia, where wildfires have forced thousands from their homes Meanwhile, thousands of others have been told they may need to leave at a ...
Brad Perry Aug 18, 2023
Hockey Canada releases EDI plan
Hockey Canada released their first ever Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion path forward today which outlines their plans to make hockey more accessible and welcoming of all Canadians. It includes 13 obj...
Joe Thomson Aug 16, 2023
Territorial state of emergency in Northwest Territories over wildfires: Yellowknife now evacuated
Yellowknife has now been evacuated as wildfires continue to take hold of the Northwest Territories and a territorial state of emergency now declared. The fires have not yet reached the city, but has g...
Caitlin Snow Aug 16, 2023
Cabinet retreat to be held in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Canada's cabinet ministers will gather in Prince Edward Island next week. A retreat will be held from August 21 to 23 in Charlottetown. "This summer, we continued to listen to Canadians in their commu...
Tara Clow Aug 15, 2023
Inflation rose to 3.3% in July
Statistics Canada says inflation rose to 3.3% in July, largely due to higher gas prices. This is a slight increase after the 2.8% it fell to in June. The mortgage interest cost index rose 30.6%, anoth...
Caitlin Snow Aug 15, 2023
Conservatives have edge in latest Angus Reid poll
The Conservatives are the preferred choice among Canadian voters. That's according to the latest survey from the Angus Reid institute. They found that 38 percent of voters would support the opposition...
Kevin Northup Aug 15, 2023
Salvation Army seeks more Thrift Store donations
The Salvation Army is worried about the trend at its Thrift Stores. Donations are down, but usage is up. Managing Director of National Recycling Operations, Ted Troughton, says it is putting a strain ...
Randy Thoms Aug 14, 2023
CFIA Issues Recall for Monster Energy Drinks Over Labeling and Caffeine Concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the recall of various Monster brand energy drinks due to issues related to labeling accuracy and caffeine levels. The recall, impacting ...
Evan Taylor Aug 14, 2023
Forecasters increase Atlantic hurricane season predictions
Forecasters are anticipating a much busier Atlantic hurricane season than first expected earlier this year. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its updated forecas...
Brad Perry Aug 11, 2023





