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Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

When Reese Lange was in kindergarten, she dreamed of joining the police. But it was in high school that she decided on her true calling.
University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president

University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor.
Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission

Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to New York City to sing the praises of democratic values and Europe's ongoing efforts to defend them.
Quebec police watchdog investigates death of man who allegedly fired at officers

Quebec police watchdog investigates death of man who allegedly fired at officers

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who allegedly got into a shootout with provincial police officers on Wednesday. The watchdog — known as the BEI — says police responded to a call around 7 p.m.
In the news today: continuing fallout from labour dispute at B.C. ports

In the news today: continuing fallout from labour dispute at B.C. ports

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... B.C. ports in limbo as union removes strike notice...
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 15, 25, 30, 31, 40 & 48.
Timeline of events surrounding failed talk leading to the B.C. port strike

Timeline of events surrounding failed talk leading to the B.C. port strike

The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia has rescinded a 72-hour strike notice that could have shut down cargo movements across the province again on Saturday. Here is a timeline surrounding the events. 2022 Nov.
Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour B.C. port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

VANCOUVER — The labour dispute at British Columbia ports is receiving a federal reaction previously used for events including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockades associated with the Freedom Convoy, and the short-lived rebellion in Russia la
B.C. police issue Amber Alert for brother, sister after mother failed to return pair

B.C. police issue Amber Alert for brother, sister after mother failed to return pair

KELOWNA, B.C. — An Amber Alert has been issued across all of British Columbia for an eight-year-old girl and her 10-year-old brother after they failed to return from a vacation with their mother.
Province directs Surrey, B.C., to stay with local police force despite city's wishes

Province directs Surrey, B.C., to stay with local police force despite city's wishes

VICTORIA — It was, in British Columbia Solicitor General Mike Farnworth's own estimation, an "extraordinary" use of his powers.