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2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival

Two people were killed and at least five others were injured during a mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair street festival Saturday evening. In a social media post shared at 8:20 p.m., Toronto police issued a warning to...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Crews battling B.C. wildfires get weather break with cooler temps and lighter winds

Two wildfires continue to threaten communities in British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon, even though the winds have died down a bit. Officials with the BC Wildfire Service say the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires remain classified as out of control....

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

How the federal government’s proposed digital regulator would work

Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a “super-regulator” —...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor

A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Buffalo Airways says Robert MacLeod made...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Third man sentenced for home invasion murder from 2023

The third man who pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter for the 2023 home invasion murder of 19-year-old Ryan Nagy has been sentenced. Ousmane Keita was one of four who broke into Nagy’s home in an attempt to rob...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Second-degree murder charge for Vanderhoof incident: RCMP

After a days-long investigation into a motor vehicle incident in Vanderhoof, a 39-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder. Around 1 p.m. on July 9, Vanderhoof RCMP were called to a motor vehicle incident near Bublitz Road and Loop Road....

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Suspicious death in Kelowna being investigated: RCMP

A call about “suspicious circumstances” in Kelowna on July 7 near Baillie Avenue and Ethel Street has led to the discovery of a deceased woman. Kelowna RCMP say they attended the scene and found the dead woman in the back...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Nurses’ union says job action will continue with new mediators appointed

The BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) says its strike action will continue after the government appointed a special mediator to reach an agreement. BCNU wants to see “meaningful” movement in addressing the issues that are causing the nurses’ strike action across...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

B.C. climate news: Firefighters battle two out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar | First Nation challenges...

Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. climate news: Firefighters battle two out-of-control wildfires near Boston Bar | First Nation challenges port plan to dredge Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows for oil tankers | Western Europe had hottest June on record Here’s all the...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local

Man drowns while paddleboarding in Mission

Breadcrumb Trail Links Man drowns while paddleboarding in Mission The 58-year-old man was paddle boarding at Hayward Lake, where it’s believed he lost his balance and fell into the water. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Jul 10,...

Jul 12, 2026 | Local