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Several heat records broken over weekend as B.C. gripped by heat, fire, flood risk

Several heat records broken over weekend as B.C. gripped by heat, fire, flood risk

Heat wave expected to peak today as high temperatures grip across much of the province
Trudeau to visit Edmonton, meet with CAF personnel assisting with wildfires

Trudeau to visit Edmonton, meet with CAF personnel assisting with wildfires

Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta’s south, too
Peace River Regional District lifts evacuation order for residents near wildfire

Peace River Regional District lifts evacuation order for residents near wildfire

Residents still under an evacuation alert and should be prepared to leave quickly
The demise of single-family starter homes: ‘Municipalities have to have their hands forced’

The demise of single-family starter homes: ‘Municipalities have to have their hands forced’

Local policies not geared towards multi-unit builds warns advocate
Greater Victoria breaks daily temperature record

Greater Victoria breaks daily temperature record

Environment Canada recorded a new record of 28.2 C at the Victoria International Airport Saturday
Quebec avian flu cases higher than expected as bird deaths near 1 million: expert

Quebec avian flu cases higher than expected as bird deaths near 1 million: expert

‘The important thing is not to bring something from the outside into our breeding areas’
Unusually early heat wave in Pacific Northwest tests records

Unusually early heat wave in Pacific Northwest tests records

Temperature at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was 28.9 C as of mid-afternoon Saturday
Anti-corruption advocate hopes new financial crime body can start ‘scaring bad guys’

Anti-corruption advocate hopes new financial crime body can start ‘scaring bad guys’

One says it’s important to take ‘opportunity to look at the full package of what is financial crime’
Study finds search for women’s remains at landfill could take years, cost up to $184M

Study finds search for women’s remains at landfill could take years, cost up to $184M

‘Not conducting the search could cause considerable distress to victim family members’
‘Systemic difficulties’ hampered review of Canada’s cyberspy service: watchdog

‘Systemic difficulties’ hampered review of Canada’s cyberspy service: watchdog

Review agency released the internal documents late last month under the Access to Information Act to Bill Robinson