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Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August.
B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease

VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne is "sincerely apologizing" to the family of a 10-year-old girl on Vancouver Island with a rare disease after a public fight over the province's decision to cut off funding for her medication.
Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax

Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax

OTTAWA — Google is eliminating a surcharge on ads it previously implemented in response to Ottawa’s now-defunct digital services tax. A year ago, Google said it would put in place a 2.
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report

Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report

In turn, Danielle Smith blamed the federal government for failing in the fire response by not asking sooner for provincial help and for not clearing out dead trees that provided fuel for the flames.
Toronto Boxing Day killer granted full parole months before Montreal shooting

Toronto Boxing Day killer granted full parole months before Montreal shooting

The man convicted in the 2005 Toronto Boxing Day murder of a 15-year-old was granted full parole in January after being assessed as having a 76 per cent chance of recidivism.
Yukon prepares for vote on possible switch to ranked-ballot elections

Yukon prepares for vote on possible switch to ranked-ballot elections

The last time Yukon residents voted in a territorial plebiscite it was about allowing the sale of alcohol, this time the vote will be on the equally dizzying question of electoral reform.
Scouts Canada selling historic Quebec camp it has owned for more than 100 years

Scouts Canada selling historic Quebec camp it has owned for more than 100 years

MONTREAL — Scouts Canada says it has accepted an offer to sell a historic camp site north of Montreal that first opened more than 110 years ago.
Canada, New Zealand settle trade dispute regarding supply management of dairy sector

Canada, New Zealand settle trade dispute regarding supply management of dairy sector

OTTAWA — Canada and New Zealand have settled a trade dispute over Ottawa's dairy-sector protections that regulate the cost and supply of products such as milk and cheese.
Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

The Supreme Court said in determining if a youth should be sentenced as an adult, a Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the youth has the developmental age and capacity to make moral judgments like an adult.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging workers to reject Canada Post's latest contract offer, saying a government-imposed vote on the Crown corporation's "best and final" offer sets a dangerous precedent.