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Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts

Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts

Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with this week's high temperatures and thousands of lightning strikes.
MK-ULTRA mind control class action authorized by Quebec Superior Court

MK-ULTRA mind control class action authorized by Quebec Superior Court

MONTREAL — Quebec's Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit over infamous CIA-linked brainwashing experiments at a Montreal psychiatric hospital, allowing the case to move toward trial.
Police chief disappointed at alleged drug deals from chair outside consumption site

Police chief disappointed at alleged drug deals from chair outside consumption site

VICTORIA — Victoria's police chief says undercover operatives didn't have to look far to find evidence of criminality outside a safe consumption site in the city.
Canada, NATO allies warn of 'growing number' of state threats from Iran

Canada, NATO allies warn of 'growing number' of state threats from Iran

OTTAWA — Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning a "growing number" of state threats from Iranian intelligence services.
Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions

Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions

OTTAWA — Airdrops of Canadian aid into Gaza are underway as nations react to Ottawa's pledge to join allies in recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Canada's shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained

Canada's shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian state. Here's a closer look at why that's happening and what it all means.
Lion Electric will not respect warranties on school buses sold in United States

Lion Electric will not respect warranties on school buses sold in United States

MONTREAL — Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric will no longer honour warranties on school buses and trucks sold in the United States, leaving clients south of the border in the lurch.
Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests

Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests

ABBOTSFORD — The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christian musician who's outspoken in the Make America Gr
First human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year confirmed

First human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year confirmed

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says this year's first human case of West Nile virus acquired within the country has been confirmed in Toronto.
Fish dropped on power lines by bird caused B.C. blaze, firefighters say

Fish dropped on power lines by bird caused B.C. blaze, firefighters say

Firefighters say a brush fire in the British Columbia Interior was caused when a bird dropped a fish on power lines.
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