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Worst-case models point to reduced Chilcotin landslide downstream flood threat

Worst-case models point to reduced Chilcotin landslide downstream flood threat

VANCOUVER — Worst-case scenario modelling of the potential impacts of an over-the-top water breach of a massive landslide blocking British Columbia's Chilcotin River points to reduced flood threats downstream, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma
Labour union vice-president endorses Tory candidate in federal byelection in Winnipeg

Labour union vice-president endorses Tory candidate in federal byelection in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Conservative candidate in an upcoming federal byelection in Winnipeg has received an endorsement from the international vice-president of a major union in his bid to unseat the NDP in the riding.
Protesters demand stronger 91Ô­´´ response to 'rigged' Venezuelan election

Protesters demand stronger 91Ô­´´ response to 'rigged' Venezuelan election

TORONTO — Around 300 people gathered in downtown Toronto outside the Ontario legislature today to protest the results of the disputed Venezuelan election and to demand a stronger response from Ottawa.
Firefighters face heat warnings, thunderstorms, high winds across southern B.C.

Firefighters face heat warnings, thunderstorms, high winds across southern B.C.

Environment Canada has issued almost two dozen heat warnings for communities across B.C., warning people to stay indoors if they hear thunder.
Forbidden fruit: Don't eat the food growing in downtown Ottawa planters, says NCC

Forbidden fruit: Don't eat the food growing in downtown Ottawa planters, says NCC

OTTAWA — On the western side of Major's Hill Park, tall stalks of corn wave in the breeze from planters overlooking the place where the Rideau Canal empties into the Ottawa River.
Jury finds protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade

Jury finds protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade

Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were both convicted on other charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Olienick was also convicted of possessing a pipe bomb.
Water behind B.C. landslide is more likely to move over top than burst: minister

Water behind B.C. landslide is more likely to move over top than burst: minister

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
Mother blasts MPs on House committee for 'disgusting' treatment of her daughter

Mother blasts MPs on House committee for 'disgusting' treatment of her daughter

OTTAWA — The mother of a witness who stormed out of a House of Commons committee in tears berated Liberal, NDP and Conservative members for a "disgusting" partisan display in a letter Friday that she plans to share with MPs.
Massive B.C. landslide could mean new barriers for struggling salmon

Massive B.C. landslide could mean new barriers for struggling salmon

VANCOUVER — An expert on British Columbia's salmon populations says the massive landslide that blocked off part of Canada's largest sockeye salmon run has created an unprecedented situation potentially putting the already struggling fish at even more
N.S. Black community prays for wounded, including 17-year-old girl, shot at reunion

N.S. Black community prays for wounded, including 17-year-old girl, shot at reunion

HALIFAX — A week after shots were fired during a reunion of former residents of a historic Black community in Halifax, a teenager remains in hospital with a bullet in her body, and a local church has organized a "circle of lament.