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B.C. group gets $5.5M to help end violence against Indigenous women, girls

B.C. group gets $5.5M to help end violence against Indigenous women, girls

B.C. releases update on its response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Wildfires, other extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time: experts

Wildfires, other extreme weather driving insurance costs up over time: experts

Insurance Bureau of Canada’s annual report notes severe weather caused $3.1B in insured damage in 2022
UPDATE: Missing Sidney senior not seen since May 17 found safe, says RCMP

UPDATE: Missing Sidney senior not seen since May 17 found safe, says RCMP

The Sidney North Saanich RCMP is seeking public help in locating Nancy Wilde
4 kids found unresponsive after northern Quebec fishing mishap: provincial police

4 kids found unresponsive after northern Quebec fishing mishap: provincial police

A man in his 30s remains missing and police say a search is underway to find him
B.C. pharmacists empowered to treat 21 minor ailments

B.C. pharmacists empowered to treat 21 minor ailments

Greater access also granted for birth control options
B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island’s Fairy Creek

B.C. extends deferral of old-growth logging in Vancouver Island’s Fairy Creek

The extension to Feb. 1, 2025, applies to the order issued 2 years ago
Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats

Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats

Democrats are deeply conflicted about the requirements President Joe Biden negotiated
Officials declare Halifax-area wildfire largely contained as rain brings relief

Officials declare Halifax-area wildfire largely contained as rain brings relief

The wildfire raced through a number of subdivisions
Child dies in Grande Prairie, Alta., after being hit by trailer pulled by truck

Child dies in Grande Prairie, Alta., after being hit by trailer pulled by truck

Police say a child was riding a bicycle when they were struck by a trailer
Canada to ‘significantly’ enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific region: Anand

Canada to ‘significantly’ enhance military presence in Indo-Pacific region: Anand

Currently there are 2 Canadian military ships in the region