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Bald Range wildfire grows to nearly 20,000 hectares as evacuation orders ease in Summerland
The fire burning southeast of Vancouver has nearly doubled in size. Firefighters say the containment effort will continue for weeks...
Canadians on the ground document fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
More than 2,100 deaths out of 4,500 infected in Congo as Canadian aid workers describe the reality beyond headlines.
De Havilland ramps up water-bomber production as global wildfire demand soars
The Calgary manufacturer of the iconic Canadair Super Scooper is reviving production and eyeing a second line if Ottawa orders 50 aircraft.
Federal government signals readiness to lift U.S. alcohol tariffs if trade deal closes before August 19
Ottawa has told provinces to prepare for restocking American booze and dropping protectionist procurement rules. Deal remains uncertain...
Alberta Prosperity Project ousts member after 'towel-headed police officer' slur at constitution event
A member of the pro-separation group was removed after making a racial remark during a presentation of their draft constitution in...
CPKC strike enters 12th week as union rejects company's latest contract offer
287 signal workers vote 89% against offer. CIRB ruled contractor use violated anti-replacement laws; union filed 19 Section 94 complaints.
Lithium-ion battery fires surge across Canada as federal regulators eye mandatory safety rules
Toronto reports 82 incidents this year; Vancouver 20; Calgary 18. Health Canada considering new requirements; e-bikes and e-scooters...
Migrant workers face lost wages and housing concerns after Okanagan wildfire evacuations
Advocacy group estimates 50+ workers lost days of pay with evacuation orders still in effect. Most won't qualify for employment insurance.
Drug companies won't sell life-saving medicines approved in Canada, Novartis case shows
Novartis got Health Canada approval for an IgAN drug but won't pursue reimbursement, leaving patients without access to treatments...
B.C. cabinet shuffles as Finance Minister Brenda Bailey takes leave for cancer treatment
Josie Osborne moves to Finance, Ravi Kahlon takes Health, and Bailey steps back from her role while undergoing treatment expected to...
Bank of Canada renews monetary policy framework for next five years, weighs inflation targeting shift
The Bank of Canada published a report summarizing stakeholder feedback on its framework review. The central bank and federal government...
Iga Swiatek captures first WTA title of year, beats Rybakina at National Bank Open
The seventh-seeded Polish star dominated No. 2 Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday in Toronto, earning her fourth top-20 victory of the week.
