Wesley Ridge fire: 1/3 of residents under evacuation order now allowed homeAmy Judd
The Regional District of Nanaimo said that at 4 p.m., a portion of the properties under an evacuation order would be downgraded to evacuation alert.
Record number of people leaving B.C., mostly for Alberta and OntarioAmy Judd
‘What we heard repeatedly is people who are leaving are leaving by necessity and not by choice,’ Braden McMillan with the Business Council of B.C. said.
B.C. court rejects challenge of Mount Polley dam, says consultation was “deep”Globalnews Digital
The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a First Nation’s bid to stop a tailings dam from being raised at the Mount Polley mine site, 11 years after a catastrophic collapse.…
Junk food banned from SNAP benefits in 6 more states, a win for MAHA advocates
In a win for Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) advocates, six more states have gotten waivers allowing them to ban soda, candy and other high-sugar junk foods from being purchased…
‘We are heartbroken’: Community invited to honour B.C. mother, baby killed by falling treeSimon Little
The 26-year-old mother and five-month-old son were struck and killed while they were near the beach in Cumberland Lake Park Campground on Thursday.
Ohio senator introduces ‘Holly’s Act’ for woman brutally beaten in viral Cincinnati attack
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, is introducing “Holly’s Act” after a woman was violently attacked by a mob in Cincinnati late last month – a move aimed at ending what he…
More teens to get their choice of uni even if they miss their grades, says Ucas
A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades. BBC News
A migrant march in Mexico continues despite scrutiny of organiser’s arrest
One of the organisers, Luis Garcia Villagran, was detained for alleged human trafficking in the lead-up to the march. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
WATCH: Trump hints he will federalize DC soon, bring in National Guard after ‘Big Balls’ attack
In the wake of a former DOGE worker nicknamed “Big Balls” being brutally beaten by gang members in the streets of Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump indicated he is strongly…
‘I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats’
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils. BBC News
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France. BBC News
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation. BBC News
Convicted B.C. killer Shawn Merrick misses parole hearing, board to decide without himTaya Fast
A man convicted of killing a Metro Vancouver woman almost 20 years ago was scheduled to appear at a parole hearing on Wednesday, but did not show up.
Texas soldier with top security clearance charged with attempting to pass sensitive tank data to Russia: DOJ
A U.S. Army soldier in Texas with a top security clearance has been charged with handing over sensitive information about the military’s main battle tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.…
Soaring number of E. coli cases believed linked to popular Calgary-area restaurantKen MacGillivray
The number of people infected with E. coli and the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, after dining at the Saskatoon Farm, a popular restaurant south of Calgary, has taken a big jump.…
US Open to offer ‘largest purse in tennis history’
The US Open men’s and women’s singles winners will get $5m (£3.7m) each as part of a total pot of $90m (67.4m) in prize money which the tournament says is…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on semiconductors, chips coming into U.S.Globalnews Digital
The move would likely raise the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.
Woman sexually assaulted by man who offered ride home after Canada Day: Edmonton policeKaren Bartko
EPS are looking to identify a man suspected of offering a woman a ride home from downtown, but instead taking her to a secluded area and sexually assaulting her after…
Fraser Health wants whistleblowing ER doctor’s lawsuit thrown outSimon Little
Fraser Health argues the court does not have the jurisdiction to hear the case, and says it should instead be dealt with through internal arbitration and mediation.