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Environment3 weeks ago

Early Heatwave Shatters Records and Sparks Wildfires Across Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island faces early wildfire starts and broken temperature records as B.C. experiences a heatwave with highs 10 degrees above seasonal norms.
NHL3 weeks ago

A New Era in Toronto: John Chayka and Mats Sundin Take the Reins Amid Skepticism

Toronto Maple Leafs introduce John Chayka and Mats Sundin. Read the analysis on the new front office strategy and the future of Matthews and Nylander.
Economy3 weeks ago

Unforeseen Consequences: How Trump’s Metal Tariff ‘Tweak’ Is Crippling Canadian Manufacturing

A technical change in U.S. metal tariffs is devastating Canadian manufacturing, causing product costs to soar and prompting a $1.5 billion federal aid package.
National News3 weeks ago

Mark Carney Appoints Former UN Rights Chief Louise Arbour as Next Governor General

Prime Minister Mark Carney appoints former Supreme Court Justice and UN rights chief Louise Arbour as Canada's next Governor General, replacing Mary Simon.

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Invasive Golden Mussel Emerges as New Threat to B.C. Waterways

B.C. Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Ostriches Facing Euthanasia

British Columbia Tightens Rules on AI Data Centres and Bans New Crypto Mining Projects

Trending

Google Enters the ‘Agentic Era’ with Gemini Spark and Next-Gen AI Hardware

Tory Shake-up: Poilievre Navigates Leadership Crisis as Chief of Staff Exits

Alberta Referendum Turmoil: UCP Bid for Independence Vote Hits Procedural Wall

Canada Challenges China’s Dominance as Mark Carney Breaks Ground on Massive Matawinie Graphite Mine

Nation-Building or Overreach? Carney Defends Pipeline Vision Amid B.C. Backlash

Sam Altman Issues Formal Apology After OpenAI Failed to Report Canadian Mass Shooter’s Activity

Direct From the PM: Carney Turns to YouTube to Navigate U.S. Trade Crisis

Bryan Adams Reveals the Surprising 70s Inspiration Behind ‘Summer Of ’69’

Chilling Success: The Ontario Craftsmen Behind Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Ice Stunt

Trump Sends Envoys to Pakistan as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify to End Iran Conflict

Lane Hutson Becomes Playoff Hero as Canadiens Edge Lightning in Overtime Thriller

Ford Stands Firm: No U.S. Liquor on Ontario Shelves Without Trade Concessions

Anaheim Stuns Oilers in Game 2 as McDavid and Special Teams Falter

Trump Issues Lethal Force Authorization Against Iranian Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Invisible Threats: Experts Warn of Early and Expanding Tick Season Across Canada

Local

Montreal Hits Record High for Lyme Disease as Island Becomes Official Risk Zone

Major Breakthrough in B.C. Extortion Crackdown: 22-Year-Old Faces 13 Charges Following Crime Spree

Financial Breaking Point: Canadian Insolvency Filings Surge to Highest Levels Since 2009

Quantum Translation: Physicists Unveil New Mathematical Bridge to Solve Black Hole Paradox

BC News

Arctic ‘Rust’ Crisis: Thawing Permafrost Turns Pristine Canadian Rivers into Toxic Orange Acid

Spring Snow Alert: Calgary and Alberta Foothills Brace for 20 cm Blanket This Long Weekend

B.C. Pet Owners Face Crisis as SPCA Food Banks Struggle to Meet Record Demand

BC Ferries Braces for Record-Breaking Summer as World Cup Fans Surge Toward Vancouver Island

UBC Issues Emergency Security Warning Following Global Canvas Cyberattack

Vancouver Offers Free Skyline Views as City Debates New Era of Supertall Skyscrapers

Sports

Road Warrior Canadiens Stun Hurricanes in Dominant Eastern Conference Opener

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41, Leaving ‘Rowdy Nation’ in Mourning

Rust vs. Rest: Eddie Olczyk Analyzes the Eastern Conference Final Clashes

NHL Unveils 2026 Conference Final Schedule Scenarios as Playoff Intensity Mounts

Politics

Danielle Smith Faces Blowback from All Sides Over Convoluted Alberta Secession Referendum

Alberta Cabinet Shaken: Key Ministers Resign as Referendum Tensions Boil Over

Nation-Building or Overreach? Carney Defends Pipeline Vision Amid B.C. Backlash

Alberta Referendum Turmoil: UCP Bid for Independence Vote Hits Procedural Wall

Canada Challenges China’s Dominance as Mark Carney Breaks Ground on Massive Matawinie Graphite Mine

Ontario’s War on Ticket Scalping: Province Launches Enforcement Blitz on Secondary Markets

Opinions

Elliott Leads, but the Real BC Conservative Race Starts in the Transfer Rounds

BC Conservative Leadership Race: 24 Hours to Go

BC Conservative Leadership Race Is Spiraling, and No One’s in Control

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Early Heatwave Shatters Records and Sparks Wildfires Across Vancouver Island

A New Era in Toronto: John Chayka and Mats Sundin Take the Reins Amid Skepticism

Unforeseen Consequences: How Trump’s Metal Tariff ‘Tweak’ Is Crippling Canadian Manufacturing

Mark Carney Appoints Former UN Rights Chief Louise Arbour as Next Governor General

Road Warrior Canadiens Stun Hurricanes in Dominant Eastern Conference Opener

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Congo as WHO Raises Risk Assessment to ‘Very High’

Danielle Smith Faces Blowback from All Sides Over Convoluted Alberta Secession Referendum

Arctic ‘Rust’ Crisis: Thawing Permafrost Turns Pristine Canadian Rivers into Toxic Orange Acid

Montreal Hits Record High for Lyme Disease as Island Becomes Official Risk Zone

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41, Leaving ‘Rowdy Nation’ in Mourning

Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025

Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season

Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard