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Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada

Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada

This week marks the fourth anniversary of a deadly wildfire that destroyed the British Columbia village of Lytton, and the community is again under threat, with a nearby out-of-control wildfire setting off evacuation orders and alerts.
Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report

Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report

An independent review says last year's spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine unfolded in seconds but resulted from the "accumulation of a series of adverse conditions and events.
Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto said residents will see a difference in community safety within six months after announcing $10.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he is a target of #MeToo movement

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he is a target of #MeToo movement

MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says the nine women suing him for sexual assault have formed a coalition motivated by money, and claims he has become a symbol of the #MeToo movement.
Montreal's move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process

Montreal's move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process

MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks of a few Montreal streets, but municipal officials say it’s all part of a plan to become a zero-waste city by the year 2030. And they say their plan is working.
Carney meets with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue

Carney meets with automotive sector CEOs as U.S. trade talks continue

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive sector CEOs Wednesday morning to discuss U.S. tariffs and ways to protect Canadian supply chains from the trade war with the United States.
Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking 'bootlicking' approach to Trump

Lloyd Axworthy accuses Carney of taking 'bootlicking' approach to Trump

OTTAWA — Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of taking a "bootlicking" approach to U.S. President Donald Trump at the expense of Canadian values.
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund, the Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed.
Canada-U.S. citizen in custody in deadly St. Lawrence River human smuggling case

Canada-U.S. citizen in custody in deadly St. Lawrence River human smuggling case

WASHINGTON — A dual Canadian-American citizen U.S. authorities allege was part of a deadly human smuggling operation that left migrants drowned in the St.
In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal's trash problem

In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal's trash problem

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Wildfires continue to scorch parts of Canada Wildfires are currently raging in several provinces across Canada.
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