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Strong winds and heavy rain continue in B.C.’s south coast on Boxing Day
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Hundreds of people in British Columbia remain without power on Boxing Day as strong winds and heavy rains continue to hammer B.C.’s south coast. BC Hydro says around 1,600 customers were without power in the province as of 10 a.m. on Boxing Day. That’s less than the approximately 5,000 customers who were left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environment Canada issues smog warning for Montreal and Laval areas
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2024
MONTREAL – Environment Canada has issued a smog warning for the Montreal and Laval areas, warning of high concentrations of pollutants in the air. The department says the air quality will be poorest in metropolitan areas where there are higher levels of pollution. Children with asthma as well as people with respiratory ailments or heart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion
By The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2024
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed a Quebec man has died after a boat explosion in Florida’s Broward County. The FWC says its preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale ... Read More »
1 responseOrcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too
By Nono Shen, The Canadian Press on December 26th, 2024
Killer whales are expanding their territory and have moved into Arctic waters as climate change melts sea ice, with two genetically distinct populations being identified by Canadian scientists. But their study says that could have “severe consequences” for potential prey whales such as belugas, narwhals and bowheads, that lead researcher Colin Garroway called “slow, chubby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida officials confirm Quebec man’s death in Fort Lauderdale boat explosion
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
MONTREAL – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed a Quebec man has died after a boat explosion in Florida’s Broward County. The FWC says its preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale shows a 37-foot vessel exploded on Monday after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board. One passenger was 41-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ferries cancelled, and thousands without power on wet and wild Christmas Day
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel, and toss around holiday decorations. The stormy weather is also taking a toll on BC Ferries as more sailings have been axed throughout the rest of the day. BC Ferries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crash on Christmas Eve in Vancouver killed a motorcyclist, says VPD
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
VANCOUVER – A motorcyclist is dead and another person has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood on Christmas Eve. The Vancouver Police Department says it received a call for a collision between a motorcycle and a SUV at around 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday. The 44-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene. Police say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands without power on Christmas as winds, rain continue in B.C. coastal areas
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel and toss around holiday decorations. BC Hydro says nearly 6,500 customers were without power as of Wednesday afternoon. Several wind and rainfall warnings also remain in place across the province’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister in Christmas visit
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
OTTAWA – U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky he should run for prime minister during a Christmas visit but adds thatthe athlete declined interest in politics. Trump says on his Truth Social platform that he told Gretzky he would easily win an election if he ran for prime minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A fatal collision in Surrey on Christmas Day killed one woman: police
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
SURREY, B.C. – Police in Surrey are investigating a collision at an intersection, involving two vehicles, that has claimed the life of a passenger. Surrey Police Service says officers responded to the scene at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 10 before noon on Dec. 25 when they found a passenger in the vehicle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!54-year-old woman dies after getting trapped under a vehicle exiting driveway
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2024
MONTREAL – A 54-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle exiting a driveway in Montreal’s Lachine borough has died. Montreal police say they received a call for the woman on Christmas Day at around 12:25 p.m. Police say she got trapped under the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. She died in hospital. Investigators say ... Read More »
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