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Firefighters are silhouetted at an apartment building fire in Burnaby, B.C., on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

150 residents displaced after fire hits apartment building in New Westminster, B.C.

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: 5:39 PM CDT

NEW WESTMINSTER - Around 150 residents are without homes after a fire gutted an apartment building in New Westminster, B.C., and trapped multiple residents on balconies, officials said.

The City of New Westminster said the fire started at around 1:30 p.m. at 905 Fourth Avenue on Friday, in an apartment building with 42 units. 

The city said firefighters used ladders to rescue multiple residents who were trapped on their balconies, while others were evacuated from inside the building as the fire tore through apartment units.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control at around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, the city said, though crews remained on scene that afternoon to extinguish hot spots. 

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An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

NWT cancels Amber Alert for boy believed taken from Alberta, but remains missing

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NWT cancels Amber Alert for boy believed taken from Alberta, but remains missing

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: 4:10 PM CDT

An Amber Alert for a missing six-year-old boy has now been cancelled in the Northwest Territories, a day after RCMP in Alberta and British Columbia cancelled alerts in those provinces for the child.

Lanakai Morrison remains missing, however, and the NWT Alert website says anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911 or their local police immediately.

The search for the boy began after police said he was taken Tuesday from Valhalla Centre, an Alberta hamlet roughly 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie, Alta.

But Alberta RCMP said late Friday afternoon that they were cancelling their alert while continuing to investigate the abduction, and Mounties in B.C. also cancelled the alert there, too.

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Updated: 4:10 PM CDT

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The southeast flank of the Fort Simpson wildfire, designated as FS016 by the government of the Northwest Territories, is seen in a Sunday, June 28, 2026, handout photo published to social media. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - NWT Fire (Mandatory Credit)

Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor

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Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 4:11 PM CDT

A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress.

Robert MacLeod made significant contributions to aerial firefighting across the country in a career that spanned more than 25 years, Buffalo Airways said in a Facebook post Friday paying tribute to the pilot. 

The company said it made the post with permission from MacLeod's family.

“Earlier in his career, Robert built a strong foundation as a flight instructor, medevac captain and training pilot, roles that shaped his reputation as a patient mentor and dependable teammate,” Buffalo Airways said.

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Updated: 4:11 PM CDT

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FILE - Canadian and American flags are shown on the Gordie Howe Bridge under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

‘Much better deal’: U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening

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‘Much better deal’: U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 4:17 PM CDT

Officials in both Canada and the United States have confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, after a ribbon-cutting event was delayed last month.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an overnight post on Truth Social that he was able to cut a "better deal" for the United States.

"I was able to cut a MUCH BETTER DEAL for America, and by so doing, will be allowing the new and spectacular Gordie Howe International Bridge, spanning Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, to open on July 27th, as scheduled," he wrote in the post early Saturday.

The news comes after a planned ribbon-cutting ceremony in June was delayed as the Trump administration looked to renegotiate a long-standing agreement between Canada and the U.S.

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Updated: 4:17 PM CDT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney attends a Stampede breakfast in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, July 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Ahead of Stampede visit, Carney reiterates bid for unity to solve energy crisis

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Ahead of Stampede visit, Carney reiterates bid for unity to solve energy crisis

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 3:14 PM CDT

CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on his call for national co-operation to tackle a "threefold energy crisis" before his planned appearance Saturday at the Calgary Stampede.

On Saturday afternoon, Carney reposted his sweeping 17-minute video argument for working across provincial boundaries and ditching his predecessor's climate plan. He first unveiled the video on social media on June 30, the day before Canada Day.

The video opens with Carney saying Canada is facing an energy crunch which sits at the confluence of three main crises: high prices, global instability and a rapidly changing climate.

The solution, he says, demands collaboration across provincial and territorial boundaries and reducing barriers for development, including oil and gas.

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Updated: 3:14 PM CDT

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This composite image shows Kimberly Prost, left, a judge on the International Criminal Court, in an undated handout photo, and a view of the International Criminal Court, right, in The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — International Criminal Court (left), AP-Omar Havana (right)

Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump’s sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge

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Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump’s sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 9:54 AM CDT

OTTAWA - Ottawa won't say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which have left her unable to use a credit card or most major online vendors.

Washington sanctioned International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost nearly a year ago, over her work on a case involving American troops in Afghanistan. Unlike France, Canada has never criticized that decision.

"We haven't said anything about that," said Sabine Nolke, a former senior Canadian diplomat whose career focused on international law.

"We do have fairly solid human rights credentials, but we can certainly stand (to be) speaking out more about them."

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Updated: 9:54 AM CDT

Science & Technology

Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, centre, speaks during a Gen(Z)AI Plenary Convening fireside chat, while Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, right, looks on, in Ottawa, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work

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How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: 1:45 PM CDT

OTTAWA - Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner.

Some critics say the government is creating a "super-regulator" — while others say there is a need for a strong regulatory body to tackle the many harms proliferating online.

Here is what we know so far.

What has the government proposed?

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Updated: 1:45 PM CDT

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The Brunswick Creek wildfire consumes trees on a mountainside, in Boston Bar, B.C., on Thursday, July 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires

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Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon as crews battle B.C. wildfires

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: 4:05 PM CDT

Highway 1 has reopened in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon as crews continue to battle twin wildfires. 

The province's transportation website, Drive BC, says the stretch of highway between Boston Bar Station Road and Jackass Summit has reopened to traffic, though lane closures remain in place in both directions. 

Drive BC says the speed limit is 60 km/h and there is no stopping within the wildfire zone between Boston Bar and Lytton. 

It notes drivers should watch for signage and crews along the highway. 

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Updated: 4:05 PM CDT

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The southeast flank of the Fort Simpson wildfire, designated as FS016 by the government of the Northwest Territories, is seen in a Sunday, June 28, 2026, handout photo published to social media. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - NWT Fire (Mandatory Credit)

Saskatchewan grounding 3 wildfire planes that are same model as one in N.W.T. crash

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Saskatchewan grounding 3 wildfire planes that are same model as one in N.W.T. crash

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:32 PM CDT

REGINA - Saskatchewan is pausing three planes from wildfire missions because of a fatal crash involving the same aircraft model in the Northwest Territories.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said it's conducting a full review of the three bird dog planes, which are used as airborne command centres to co-ordinate firefighting operations, out of an abundance of caution. 

"The safety of our pilots, crews and the public is our highest priority," Marlo Pritchard, president and fire commissioner with the agency, said in a news release Friday.

"While these aircraft are critical to our wildfire response operations, we are taking a proactive approach to ensure their continued safety and reliability."

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Updated: Yesterday at 7:32 PM CDT

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A photograph of late temple president Hardeep Singh Nijjar, back right, is seen outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, in Surrey, B.C., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was assassinated in his vehicle while leaving the temple parking lot last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

West Vancouver man wanted for U.S. crimes has been arrested in France

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West Vancouver man wanted for U.S. crimes has been arrested in France

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 5:52 PM CDT

VANCOUVER - A West Vancouver man named in an American indictment as part of a multipronged investigation into international organized crime has been arrested in France. 

RCMP say Garinder Deo was picked up on July 7, a day after authorities in Los Angeles announced they had disrupted three crime syndicates connected to India that were responsible for drug smuggling, extortions and the assassination of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. 

Police say in a statement that Deo is in custody in France and awaits extradition to the United States on indictments related to the FBI's operation.

The indictment alleges Deo purchased cocaine and heroin to be shipped from California to Canada and the eastern United States for a crime group. 

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The Canadian flag on the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Innu community in Quebec signs deal to take back control of child welfare services

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Innu community in Quebec signs deal to take back control of child welfare services

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 4:19 PM CDT

An Innu community in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec has signed a deal with the federal and provincial governments to officially recognize its jurisdiction over child and family services. 

The agreement signed today allows for the implementation of a new law establishing a governance framework designed by and for the Uashat mak Mani utenam community.

The law will go into effect in September, replacing the provincial Youth Protection Act in the community's jurisdiction.

The federal government said in a news release that the law will ensure that decisions about children’s welfare are made by the community in accordance with their customs, language and values.

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Science & Technology

People bring flowers and stuffed animals to a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Media consortium seeks Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting documents

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Media consortium seeks Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting documents

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 3:59 PM CDT

VANCOUVER - A consortium of media outlets has gone to court in British Columbia to obtain information about guns used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting and the firearms seized from the home of the attacker.

The consortium, which includes The Canadian Press, was in provincial court in Vancouver on Friday seeking "information to obtain" documents that were filed in court by police seeking search warrants.

The hearing was adjourned without setting a date for the next appearance.

The attack in February by 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar left eight victims dead in the remote northeastern B.C. community, including her mother and brother who were killed in the family home.

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Construction continues on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, in Windsor, Ont., on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dax Melmer

Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay

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Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:37 PM CDT

WASHINGTON - The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, the federal government has confirmed.

A planned ribbon-cutting ceremony last month was delayed as the Trump administration looked to renegotiate a long-standing agreement between Canada and the U.S. 

"After years of planning, partnership and construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will soon be opening — providing a new connection for the region, while strengthening one of the world's most important trade corridors," Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said in a news release Friday.

The news release said Canada and Michigan agreed to open the bridge with the support of the United States Government. 

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Updated: Yesterday at 10:37 PM CDT

Health

Members of the BC Nurses' Union picket outside Surrey Memorial Hospital, in Surrey, B.C., Thursday, July 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute

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Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute

The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 6:07 PM CDT

PRINCE GEORGE - Two mediators have been appointed to help settle the British Columbia nurses' dispute but that won't stop the nurses from escalating their job action. 

Adriane Gear, president of the BC Nurses' Union, said Friday that she welcomes the appointment of Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers as special mediators to work with the parties.

"But we are going to continue with our job action, at least in this moment," Gear said. "That is the decision we have made. I think we can always change our mind, but there isn't enough here for us not to be applying the pressure that we are applying." 

The mediators will have 10 days to help try to reach a settlement and if that doesn't happen, they can issue recommendations to the government on ending the dispute. 

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Updated: Yesterday at 6:07 PM CDT

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An attendee is seen at the Liberal national convention in Montreal on Saturday, April 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Liberals set to hold nomination for upcoming Toronto byelection

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Liberals set to hold nomination for upcoming Toronto byelection

The Canadian Press Staff, The Canadian Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 2:15 PM CDT

OTTAWA - The Liberals are planning to choose a candidate July 18 for an upcoming byelection in a Toronto-area riding that's considered a safe bet for the governing party. 

Longtime MP Nate Erskine-Smith resigned his seat in Beaches-East York this week. 

The prime minister has not yet called a byelection for the riding — one of several expected in the coming months as a number of MPs from all major parties are set to leave Parliament.

Former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson also resigned from the House of Commons this spring to become Canada's ambassador to the European Union. 

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Food & Drink

U.S. wines for sale at an SAQ depot in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The government of Quebec has allowed certain U.S. alcohol products to go back on sale with proceeds being donated to Food Banks of Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions

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California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 3:33 PM CDT

WASHINGTON - A Democrat Senator from California wrote a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette asking Quebec to lift restrictions on the importation and sale of U.S. wine as the American bipartisan push against provincial alcohol bans grows.

"Canada's boycott of California wine is causing devastating harm to winegrowers," Adam Schiff wrote in a social media post Thursday, referencing a letter sent to Fréchette in June.

"I'm urging the Canadian government to recognize that California doesn’t agree with these tariff wars, to lift these restrictions, and increase consumer options to strengthen both our economies."

Several Canadian provincial liquor boards stopped purchasing American alcohol last year in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation.

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Updated: Yesterday at 3:33 PM CDT

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