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Blazes burn near Invermere, Cranbrook, Kamloops, as B.C. faces record wildfire season

Blazes burn near Invermere, Cranbrook, Kamloops, as B.C. faces record wildfire season

VANCOUVER — A wildfire in southeastern British Columbia that was first spotted Monday afternoon has charred nine square kilometres and is threatening more than 1,000 properties, including a ski resort, west of Invermere.
Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February

Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February

MONTREAL — A Canadian researcher who has been detained in Algeria since February on charges that he published secret information and accepted money to commit offences against public order will stand trial next month.
Family of Amber Alert kids say disappearance has been 'devastating' to their siblings

Family of Amber Alert kids say disappearance has been 'devastating' to their siblings

SURREY, B.C. — The family of two British Columbia children who are the subject of an Amber Alert says their disappearance has had a "devastating" affect on their big sisters and brother.
B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring

B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring

British Columbia rancher Suzanne Fradette had just got off the phone with a hay broker who had grim news amid an ongoing drought that has sent feed prices soaring: "It's bad out there.
Cabinet shuffle expected Wednesday as ministers announce they won't seek re-election

Cabinet shuffle expected Wednesday as ministers announce they won't seek re-election

OTTAWA — With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet as early as Wednesday,a string of Liberal ministers have confirmed they will not run in the next federal election.
Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec

Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A former RCMP officer charged with helping China conduct foreign interference was granted bail on Tuesday with conditions that forbid him from leaving the country.
B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

VANCOUVER — More large-scale disputes like the industrial action at British Columbia's ports may be on the horizon, a labour movement researcher is warning, as longshore workers gathered to consider a possible agreement with employers.
N.S. RCMP describe power and height of floodwaters that left three dead, one missing

N.S. RCMP describe power and height of floodwaters that left three dead, one missing

WINDSOR, N.S. — The Nova Scotia RCMP provided a description Tuesday of the terrifying power of torrential floodwaters that took the lives of a man and two children early Saturday and left a youth missing. Sgt.
Ottawa buying nine Airbus planes to replace Polaris fleet, including PM's plane

Ottawa buying nine Airbus planes to replace Polaris fleet, including PM's plane

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed a $3.
Core of Montreal's Chinatown district receives Quebec heritage status

Core of Montreal's Chinatown district receives Quebec heritage status

MONTREAL — Quebec has designated Montreal's Chinatown neighbourhood a provincial heritage site, protecting nine buildings in the district from demolition or significant alteration without permission.