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A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety.
'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP

'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library in the B.C. Interior over the weekend has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate assault at the scene. Cpl.
12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance

12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance

MISSISSAUGA — An Ontario man accused of sending a lethal substance to those at risk of self harm was charged in 12 new deaths on Tuesday as police outlined the growing scope of what has become an international investigation.
A timeline of the case against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substance

A timeline of the case against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Authorities in Ontario and around the world are investigating the alleged online operation run by Kenneth Law, the Mississauga, Ont., man accused of mailing a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm.
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to Canada while it overhauls regulations to prevent future shortages, an internal memo shows.
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

VANCOUVER — What's the secret of a lush-looking lawn in Metro Vancouver, where watering is banned amid a brutal drought? It might not be surreptitious sprinkling. Instead, it might be paint.
Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.
Infrastructure woes face B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Infrastructure woes face B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Officials in British Columbia's Shuswap and Okanagan regions are shifting some of their attention from wildfire response to the challenges of recovery as flames abate and many evacuees begin returning home, although crews continue to fight out-of-con
Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

INUVIK, N.W.T.