National News
Department of Fisheries untangles gear from humpback whale off B.C.’s coast
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale off British Columbia’s coast that was first spotted by a ferry passenger. Paul Cottrell, the department’s marine mammal co-ordinator, says a rescue team found the whale off Texada Island after the ferry passenger called it in on Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All eyes on the skies as weather brings B.C. fire relief — but maybe not for long
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
In Wells, B.C., there’s relief as residents return to the community after a nearby wildfire forced its evacuation last weekend, the district’s mayor said. But Ed Coleman said it’s tempered by a “sense of caution” that the reprieve may only be temporary as crews continue to battle the nearby 142-square-kilometre Antler Creek blaze in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turpel-Lafonde won’t sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took ‘heavy toll’: lawyer
By Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous heritage. Instead, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond wants to “get on with her life,” lawyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week’s wildfire
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA – One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week’s wildfire, officials confirmed Friday. Premier Danielle Smith says there are 1,113 structures in the picturesque Rocky Mountain resort community. She said Wednesday night’s wildfire destroyed 358 of them and damaged seven more. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite burned in this week’s wildfire
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says updated numbers show one-third of all structures in the Jasper townsite were burned or destroyed in this week’s wildfire. The structures were homes and businesses. Parks Canada says out of more than 1,100 structures in the town, 358 were hit by the fires. Smith says critical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: New numbers say 33 per cent of structures in Jasper burned in wildfire
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says updated numbers show one-third of all structures in Jasper were burned or destroyed in this week’s wildfire, but she confirms that critical infrastructure is safe. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court hears closing arguments in ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King’s criminal trial
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
OTTAWA – The defence lawyer for a prominent organizer of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa says he is not responsible for the mischief that ensued during the protest. Defence Lawyer Natasha Calvinho began her closing arguments today by asking the court to dismiss the charges against King, and blamed police, city officials and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to tour Jasper townsite following wildfire devastation
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to tour the resort town of Jasper to see firsthand the devastation caused by wildfires. Smith is also expected to give an update on firefighting efforts. Cool wet weather overnight has helped fire crews, but the weekend forecast is for the heat to return. Wildfires ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s top doctor ends four-year COVID-19 public health emergency
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
VICTORIA – After four years of mask mandates, gathering restrictions, vaccinations and hospitalizations, British Columbia’s provincial health officer has ended the province’s public-health emergency for COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry said Friday that all remaining restrictions, including the vaccination requirement for health-care workers, will be rescinded. “While COVID-19 is not gone, we now have high levels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s top doctor ends COVID-19 public health emergency
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says any remaining restrictions, including the vaccination requirement for health-care workers, are being rescinded. Henry says after reviewing all the data she is confident the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: B.C.’s top doctor ends public health emergency declared for COVID-19
By The Canadian Press on July 26th, 2024
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says any remaining restrictions, including the vaccination requirement for health-care workers, are being rescinded. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
