B.C. wildfires: More people return to West Kelowna as more planned ignitions get underway
The fire remains out of control at 12,318 hectares, but according to the West Kelowna Fire Department, there have been improvements on the front lines.
The fire remains out of control at 12,318 hectares, but according to the West Kelowna Fire Department, there have been improvements on the front lines.
The Ministry of Transportation says it expects the key route to be open by the Labour Day long weekend, but that work will require one more full closure next week.
The family festival celebrating local agriculture in Taber returns for its 48th year and it's been a busy start for those taking part.
Peel Regional Police said the incident occurred at 6:36 p.m. on Friday in the Central Parkway East and Hurontario Street area.
"All the neighbours are fine. It was just very emotional. It's been a week from hell, but a beautiful ending," said Kelowna resident Laddy Sanetrik.
Jesse Kennedy, 42, died after being stabbed on a stretch of Lougheed Highway near the Cedar Valley Connector around 6 p.m. on July 13.
Indigenous people across Canada are routinely dealing with wildfires but jurisdictional issues and colonization contribute to create a different situation.
The junta's foreign ministry said the decision to expel the ambassador was a response to actions taken by the French government that were "contrary to the interests of Niger."
Spirits were high Thursday as spectators and athletes got roped into the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Sarah Jones reports.
The case against SpaceX appeared to be the first of its kind filed by the department since releasing the guidance, which is not legally binding but can be cited in court.
Greater Sudbury Police say they are concerned that other incidents involving the same suspect might have gone unreported and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police said it appears the two men were stabbed after a conflict, involving several people on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard, escalated.
Just one evacuation order remains in effect for Lake Country as of Friday, along with one evacuation alert.
Peel Regional Police officials say their emergency line is regularly swamped with non-urgent calls, which hampers the response to actual emergencies. Mark Carcasole reports.
From fuel for food banks to heartfelt stories of kindness and survival on the wildfire frontlines, here are five good news stories from the week to share.
The city's mayor, Ian Boddy, announced the death of 44-year-old Sharif Rahman on Friday.
Courtney Mattix had tried to prevent the city from confiscating her emotional support dog, but authorities showed up at her door to take him on Friday.
Sheila Annette Lewis was diagnosed with a terminal disease in 2018 and was told she would not survive unless she received an organ transplant.
Amber Stewart, executive director of the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre, also said she was shocked, angered and confused by the policy announcement.
'Things are a lot more complicated than they once were with kids at school,' teacher Jackie Krocynski tells Global News regarding an increase in violence and mental health issues.
Drag performer Kessa Lulle said Pride celebrations are needed to shine a light during a difficult time for the community.
Canada Task Force 1, a heavy urban search and rescue team, completed more than 500 rapid damage assessments on homes and properties in the area this week.