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Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

"It looks completely empty here, and I really can't blame people."
Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

Adams Lake wildfire flares as wind, harsh terrain challenge B.C. on multiple fronts

It was a scene of confusion, sadness and fear in what is usually an idyllic lakeside community as a "drastic wind shift" caught fire forecasters off guard in British Columbia's Shuswap region on Wednesday.
EV rebates suggest uptake in battery-powered cars soared in spring

EV rebates suggest uptake in battery-powered cars soared in spring

On average about 4,200 rebates were issued each month since the program launched in May 2019. But in April, May and June, over 30,000 rebates were delivered, or more than 10,000 each month.
Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Alberta announces six-month pause on renewable energy, citing rural concerns

Alberta's United Conservative government is pausing all approvals in the province's booming renewable energy industry in response to what it says are rural and environmental concerns.
Some federal parties resisted foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh

Some federal parties resisted foreign interference probe looking beyond China: Singh

OTTAWA — New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party has faced resistance to including countries other than China in the terms of reference for a public inquiry on foreign interference.
Trump pleads not guilty on latest charges, steps from scene of Capitol Hill riots

Trump pleads not guilty on latest charges, steps from scene of Capitol Hill riots

WASHINGTON — Former and aspiring future president Donald Trump returned to the scene of the alleged crime Thursday, pleading not guilty to charges linked to his relentless bid to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's motorcade arrived at the E.
Decision to move harassment case against Trudeau Foundation to Quebec appealed

Decision to move harassment case against Trudeau Foundation to Quebec appealed

MONTREAL — A woman who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is appealing a Newfoundland and Labrador court decision that would have the case moved to Quebec.
Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and short-term rental platforms, such as Airbnb, are at odds over how to identify illegal listings as the deadline approaches for the companies to comply with provincial law.
Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute

Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute

VANCOUVER — A union vote among British Columbia port workers is underway to determine the fate of a deal with employers that could bring their long-running industrial dispute to an end.
What we know about the four firefighters killed in July in Canada

What we know about the four firefighters killed in July in Canada

It has been one of the deadliest years in recent memory for firefighters battling blazes in Canada. Here is what we know about the four firefighters killed while on duty in Canada in July.
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