Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,260
Here are the key events on day 1,260 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
‘Not acceptable’: B.C. ER closures a sign of system in crisis say doctors, criticsSimon Little
Ongoing and sporadic ER closures have become all too common in rural and remote B.C. communities, and the problem has recently flared up in the Lower Mainland as well. …
The Papers: ‘Labour’s tax war’ and ‘banter off the menu’
Taxes are dominating the papers on Thursday morning, along with edits made to the upcoming series of MasterChef. BBC News
I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I’ve only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows. BBC News
B.C. winery market sees new wave of buyer interestVictoria Femia
Renewed buyer attention is bringing a fresh wave of optimism to regions like the Okanagan, where the majority of winery sales are taking place.
B.C. solar energy initiative allows Okanagan industrial park to generate its own powerKlaudia Van Emmerik
An Okanagan industrial park has unveiled B.C.’s largest solar energy initiative to date.
Concerns raised over Canada’s aging aquatic facilitiesAmy Judd
According to the organization that governs competitive swimming in Canada, there are 5,060 publicly-owned pools as of 2020. More than half are near the end of their life.
Saskatoon community garden gets evictedPayton Zillich
It is not just the plants being uprooted at the end of summer as Saskatoon gives an eviction notice to the Rotary Community Garden.
New strict rules for Botox, filler and BBL providers
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm. BBC News
NewsGuild demands New York Times show ‘greater transparency and accountability’ after critic reassignments
The NewsGuild of New York is urging The New York Times to demonstrate “greater transparency and accountability” after staffers were forced to plead with management for an explanation regarding the…
NFL free agent Tracy Walker suspended 12 games for unknown reason
Tracy Walker, a free agent safety, might remain available on the open market considering he will be out most of the 2025 season. Walker was suspended 12 games by the…
The NFL has banned smelling salts. Could Canadian football follow suit?Globalnews Digital
The NFL has banned the use of smelling salts during games, citing safety concerns and the risk of masking concussion symptoms.
WATCH | Ask CBC News: We answer your questions about Canada-U.S. trade
CBC News Senior Washington Correspondent Katie Simpson and Senior Business reporter Nisha Patel take your questions about Canada-U.S. trade. CBC | World News
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…