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In the news today: Is Canada ready for ‘new reality’ of flash floods?
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Is Canada ready for ‘new reality’ of flash floods? Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he’s been following the “terrible tragedy” of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won’t submit to international investigations of the war that it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why Canada may not be ready for ‘new reality’ of flash flooding and severe storms
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he’s been following the “terrible tragedy” of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But he’s also worried Canada isn’t doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood mapping, infrastructure and early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada — one the organization believes is far from over. “There’s an obvious societal turning point here, one where the public, for sure, clinicians and certainly parts of the government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war
By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won’t submit to international investigations of the war that it feels are meant to undermine the state’s legitimacy. “We are a democracy with checks and balances and a robust judicial system,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire that triggered evacuations and shut Kelowna, B.C., airport brought under control
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that shut down Kelowna’s airport and triggered a handful of tactical evacuations has been brought under control. Police began telling residents to get out on Sunday afternoon and later that night the Regional District of Central Okanagan ordered residents out of homes at seven addresses at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing “no sign of recovery” and there’s an “urgent need” for robust actions to save them. A statement from B.C.-based conservation groups says it marks the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon asked to explain comments on 1998 sex assault
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon was asked to explain his public comments from 2011 about a sexual assault as he pursued his testimony in a high-profile civil trial in Montreal. The comments were raised by lawyer Bruce Johnston, who represents nine women suing the disgraced former comedy mogul for nearly $14 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand visiting Malaysia, Japan as Carney crafts approach to Indo-Pacific strategy
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as the Carney government shapes its diplomatic and trade approach to the Indo-Pacific region. Anand will meet with her Japanese counterpart in Tokyo this week as the two finalize an agreement on sharing defence information and boosting trade. On Thursday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The chief justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court says all criminal trials that were to take place in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster during the FIFA World Cup next year will have to be rescheduled. Chief Justice Ron Skolrood says in a notice posted Monday that the tournament is expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada’s deadline remains in place
By Canadian Press on July 7th, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time to make those deals. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will sign an executive order Monday to delay the threatened ... Read More »
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