Nova Scotia wildfire grows; cooler temperatures help firefighters in N.L.

Officials in Nova Scotia say a wildfire in the western part of the province has grown and could force people out of their homes. But cooler temperatures and low winds have helped firefighters in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Long Lake wildfire is...

New Brunswick Reports 39 Active Wildfires as Blazes Continue in Atlantic Canada

Heavy smoke is visible over Burnt Point, N.L., on Aug. 15, 2025, as the Kingston wildfire in Conception Bay North continues to increase in size. The Canadian Press/Paul Daly Wildfires continue to blaze across Canada’s East Coast with 39 active...

Ontario real estate agents report fewer large cash transactions to FinTRAC

Ontario real estate agents reported just eight large cash transactions over the past year to the federal anti-money-laundering watchdog, according to new figures. The multibillion-dollar real estate market is at high risk for money laundering,...

Vancouver’s Little Mountain gets big win over Australia at Little League World Series

Open this photo in gallery:Canada 's baseball team participates in the opening ceremony at the Little League World Series this past Wednesday in South Williamsport, Pa.Caleb Craig/The Associated Press Canada is moving on at the Little League World...

Vancouver’s Little Mountain routs Australia at Little League World Series

Canada is moving on at the Little League World Series after Vancouver’s Little Mountain rolled to a dominant 12-0 win Sunday over Australia, represented by Brisbane North Region Little League. Tyson Grimsrud-Ronse pitched four no-hit innings, with...

Ottawa Senators Rising Star: Jorian Donovan Ranked 16th Under 25

Defenseman Jorian Donovan, ranked 16th in the Senators' top prospects list, is making strides in his professional career with the AHL's Belleville Senators after a solid D+2 season and a Memorial Cup victory. Despite starting with struggles, he...

Ontario invests $13M into winter road network

These seasonal routes connect 32 remote Indigenous communities and the Town of Moosonee, serving approximately 24,000 people across the North. NORTHERN ONTARIO — The Ontario government is investing $13 million to build and maintain nearly 3,200...

Alberta parents feeling back-to-school uncertainty, due to possible teacher strike or lockout

Calgary After Alberta teachers overwhelmingly voted in favour of going on strike, parents have been left with uncertainty ahead of school's scheduled start in September. Many families' back-to-school plans are now up in the air due to the...

Nova Scotia wildfire grows, while firefighters in Newfoundland helped by cooler temperatures

Open this photo in gallery:Smoke from the Kingston wildfire is visible along Route 74, northwest of Victoria, N.L., on Friday.Paul Daly/The Canadian Press Officials in Nova Scotia say a wildfire in the western part of the province has grown and...

Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 8:19 PM CDT Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 TORONTO - Jessica De Filippo pounced on a misplayed ball in the first minute of the second half to score the winning goal as the short-handed Vancouver Rise surprised first-place AFC...

Metro Vancouver residents asked to register fireplaces, wood stoves by Sept. 15

Most Metro Vancouver residents with a wood-burning fireplace or wood stove will have to register their appliances by Sept. 15 as part of regional bylaws — or risk fines. The regional district says the initiative, which will apply to most of the...

Ottawa woman says Uber drivers keep denying her because of service dog

Poll: Is Vancouver an ocean city or a mountain city?

Vancouver is often regarded as a city with plenty of natural beauty thanks to its location on the edge of North America, framed by the mountains along the Pacific Ocean. It's Canada's biggest port, but it's also had Olympic competitions at one of...

German soccer star Muller set for debut with Whitecaps

VANCOUVER - Thomas Muller will come off the bench to make his debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday. Muller was not in the starting lineup for Vancouver's game against the Houston Dynamo, but head coach Jesper Sorensen said earlier in the...

Goth, post-punk festival plans Vancouver stop

"Vancouver, this isn’t just a show. It’s your dark altar for the night." Dark music and related genres like goth and post-punk will take centre stage next month at the inaugural Glōm Fest. The touring festival is bringing the underground genre to...

Poilievre seeks return to Parliament with Alberta by-election in conservative stronghold

Open this photo in gallery:A Pierre Poilievre campaign sign on a supporter's fence in Camrose, Alta., on Aug. 11. A by-election win would return Mr. Poilievre to Parliament.Kyler Zeleny/The Globe and Mail Voters in a sprawling riding in central...

German soccer star Thomas Muller set for debut with Vancouver Whitecaps

By: Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press Posted: 6:03 PM CDT Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 VANCOUVER - Thomas Muller is set to make his debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps tonight. Read this article for free: We need your support! Local journalism needs...

Heavy rain breaks record in West Vancouver

Just over 80 millimetres of rain was recorded for West Van Friday, nearly double of Vancouver airport precipitation numbers Another rain record has hit the books in West Vancouver. West Vancouver recorded 80.6 mm of precipitation during the heavy...

One big inning dooms Spokane Indians in series finale loss to Vancouver 6-1

Matt Scanell ended the competitive portion of the game with a three-run home run in the third inning and the Spokane Indians lost to the Vancouver Canadians 6-1 in the finale of a High-A Northwest League series at Avista Stadium on Sunday. The...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ontario County in week ending Aug. 9?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ontario County selling...