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Adventure-seeking B.C. couple were victims found on Nova Scotia island: relative

Adventure-seeking B.C. couple were victims found on Nova Scotia island: relative

HALIFAX — The British Columbia couple whose remains recently washed ashore on Nova Scotia's remote Sable Island have been identified as 70-year-old James Brett Clibbery and his 54-year-old wife, Sarah Packwood.
In the news today: Wildfire flames hit Jasper, cooler weather to help B.C. fire crews

In the news today: Wildfire flames hit Jasper, cooler weather to help B.C. fire crews

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

HALIFAX — As Canada’s premiers reckoned with housing, health care and their contentious relationship with Ottawa during meetings last week in Halifax, many of them remained consumed by climate change-related natural disasters that have only escalated
B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

B.C. man says Venable Valley locals are piecing together their losses from wildfire

Ramanath Das said he is aware that the eco-village he and his family are building in Venables Valley, B.C., may no longer exist when they return after being evacuated due to an encroaching wildfire.
Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m.
Court decision halts enforcement of Ottawa’s kosher slaughter rules

Court decision halts enforcement of Ottawa’s kosher slaughter rules

OTTAWA — A Federal Court decision has put a pause on enforcement of Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals.
B.C. judge finds delays in child sex assault case went beyond trial 'ceiling'

B.C. judge finds delays in child sex assault case went beyond trial 'ceiling'

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says there was a "perfect storm" of delays that caused a child sexual assault case to be stayed against a man accused of molesting a six-year-old girl.
Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogans

Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogans

MONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Ethics commissioner flags conflict at Sustainable Development and Technology Canada

Ethics commissioner flags conflict at Sustainable Development and Technology Canada

OTTAWA — The former chair of a foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for green technology projects failed to recuse herself from decisions that benefited organizations to which she had ties, the ethics
The cat came back: Montreal owners reunite with Indie, feline missing for 8 years

The cat came back: Montreal owners reunite with Indie, feline missing for 8 years

MONTREAL — Indie the cat did indeed come back, but it took her about eight years and a little help from the Ottawa Humane Society.