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Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:03 PM Well-rested Winnipeg Blue Bombers to welcome Calgary Stampeders       The Blue Bombers have won 17 straight games coming off a bye week heading into their week seven rematch against the Calgary Stampeders.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:55 PM FIFA's Vancouver contract could shut out businesses near BC Place       While the FIFA 2026 World Cup is being touted as an economic boon for the City of Vancouver, it may not work out that way for some businesses close to the marquee venue.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:52 PM Multiple Metro Vancouver beaches closed due to elevated E. coli levels       The advisories include English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Second Beach, Sunset Beach, Third Beach, Dundarave Beach and Lions Bay Beach, as well as Trout Lake.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:23 PM Correctional officer stabbed in face at B.C. prison, renewing violence concerns       The attack happened early Monday morning at the Kent Institution, B.C.'s only maximum security prison, as the officer was conducting a routine pat-down during a medication lineup.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:08 PM 'He's continuing to use': Family of cognitively-impaired B.C. man fears for his life       Eysiah, 28, is currently under the care of Community Living BC (CLBC), a Crown corporation that supports adults with developmental disabilities.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:06 PM B.C. restores rare drug funding for 10-year-old girl with Batten disease       Charleigh Pollock has a neurological disorder called Batten disease that leaves her with recurring severe seizures and mobility loss, and will eventually cut her young life short.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:00 PM WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 17       Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:50 PM Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire: Report       While the report says it wasn't meant to assign blame, it notes that town and Parks Canada worked well together, but things became challenging when the province got involved.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:44 PM Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix 'oversight'       Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:42 PM Here's how to treat a sunburn the right way       From soothing gels to nourishing creams and cooling mists, we've rounded up the best ways to ease the sting, speed up healing, and save your summer skin.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:05 PM Police shoot driver of suspected stolen vehicle during traffic stop in Scarborough       York Police say a man is in hospital after he was shot by an officer during an attempted traffic stop in Scarborough on Thursday evening. Officers say they were following a suspected stolen vehicle in the area of Kennedy Road and Clayton Drive from Markham into Toronto shortly before 7 p.m. When officers attempted to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:49 PM Motorcyclist in hospital after collision downtown       One man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a collision in the Corktown area in Toronto. Police say the crash happened in the Power Street and Richmond Street East area, around 8:20 p.m. Officers say a man, riding a motorcycle, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries after he crashed with a […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:48 PM Honda Indy road closures add fuel to traffic congestion       As the Honda Indy returns to Toronto, so does the traffic that comes with it. Road closures around Lakeshore Boulevard, ongoing construction, and lane restrictions on the Gardiner have created major gridlock in the city of Toronto. Closures and congestion on Lakeshore Boulevard have only just begun, but drivers are already showing frustration. "I think […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:36 PM 1 woman in hospital after shooting in Scarborough plaza       One woman is in the hospital following a shooting in a Scarborough plaza Thursday evening. Police say they responded to reports of a shooting in the Kennedy Road and Sheppard Avenue East area just after 8:00 p.m. A woman in her 20s is in the hospital with serious injuries, according to police. Investigators say they […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:01 PM Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' canceled by CBS, ends May 2026       CBS is axing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday. The announcement came three days after Colbert spoke out against Paramount Global, parent company of CBS, settling with President Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" story. Colbert told the audience that he had learned […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:30 PM Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire       A report into a wildfire that devastated the Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper last summer says crews did their best but command and control was hampered by the Alberta government. The report, issued Thursday, was commissioned by the town and based on surveyed participants and firefighters who battled the wind-whipped blaze that destroyed a […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:56 PM Ottawa army unit head removed as part of social media misconduct probe       OTTAWA — The head of an Ottawa-based Canadian Army regiment has been temporarily removed as part of an investigation into alleged online behaviour that the commander of the army says disgraced the military. Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright says the commanding officer of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa has been removed from his post in connection with […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:33 PM Major projects: How Bill C-5 works and why Indigenous leaders are so concerned       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting with hundreds of First Nations chiefs Thursday, amid widespread skepticism and frustration over his controversial major-projects legislation. Bill C-5 gives the federal government sweeping new powers to speed up permitting for what the Liberals call "nation-building projects." Carney says Bill C-5 is needed to shore up […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:37 PM Canadian physician says participants on board 'Handala' ready to die on route to Gaza       A Canadian doctor was part of the July 2025 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, a civilian maritime mission to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their ship Handala departed Syracuse, Italy on July 13 and travelled to Gallipoli before heading to Gaza. In an interview with OMNI News, , Yipeng Ge said that there was a warm welcome by the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:21 PM Woman injured in crash between vehicle and e-bike in North York       An e-bike rider has been injured in a crash with a vehicle in North York Thursday afternoon. Toronto police were called to the Jane Street and & Frith Road area, just after 4 p.m. to reports of a collision. The female rider, believed to be in her 30s, has been taken to hospital with serious, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:09 PM Canucks trade Dakota Joshua to Maple Leafs for fourth-round pick       Dakota Joshua's time with the Vancouver Canucks has come to an end. The forward was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round pick at the 2028 NHL Draft, the team confirmed. The 29-year-old enjoyed a career resurgence with the Canucks, spending three seasons in Vancouver and amassing 36 goals and 69 points across […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:05 PM Toronto police arrest two lawyers in fraud, breach of trust investigation       Toronto police say they have charged two lawyers in relation with a fraud and breach of trust investigation. In a media release on Thursday, police say, Singa Bui, 42, of Toronto, defrauded parties involved in numerous real estate transactions, including her own clients. Police say the incidents happened between 2021 and 2024. Bui is facing […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:41 PM Thousands of women being turned away from shelters each year as beds decrease: FAO report       Amid a report that shows tens of thousands of women are turned away from shelters every year, a front-line worker who helps women impacted by gender-based violence in Ontario has seen the system fail them over and over.   Marilia dos Santos, a gender-based violence counsellor at the Abrigo Centre in Toronto has been working with […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:19 PM Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in North York       A male pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in North York on Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the Jane Street and Frith Road area at about 3:23 p.m. Toronto paramedics rushed the victim, whose exact age isn't known, to hospital. Police say […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:27 PM Meet the crew who always race to the front of Bluesfest's main stage       They initially met by chance, but now their Bluesfest experiences are meticulously planned and executed.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:32 PM Water activities back on at Leamy Lake, but swimming ban remains for now       The hydrocarbon spill reported earlier in the week has been contained, the NCC said Thursday.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:00 PM No serious injuries as two rescued from Shillington Avenue fire       Two people escaped serious injury despite having to be rescued from a kitchen fire in a multi-unit low-rise building in the Carlington neighbourhood on Thursday. Ottawa Fire Services said a caller to 911 reported the blaze in the three-storey walk-up in the 1100 block of Shillington Avenue, near the Central Experimental Farm, just past 4:30 […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:47 PM Ontario bill to kick out misbehaving councillors called a good, but flawed start       Ontario's Bill 9 would let city councils kick out members found to have committed serious misconduct, but only if the vote is unanimous.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:25 PM Cameron Highlanders top officer removed in wake of Blue Hackle Mafia controversy       The Canadian Army has initiated a summary investigation to examine the alleged conduct of any currently serving members that were part of the online group.

Windsor Star Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:56 PM Furry fun: Dog Days of Summer returns to downtown Windsor       Downtown Windsor is going to the dogs. The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) has teamed up with Dog Training by Kb and the Rising Lotus Foundation for a free, full-day event for humans and their furry, four-legged companions. Dog Days of Summer runs Sunday, July 20, at Senator Croll Park near city hall in […]

The Province Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:27 PM Canucks: Who is the real Evander Kane? His former WHL head coach knows the whole story       'He believes in himself and what he brings. That's the biggest thing. He might rub some people the wrong way, but I really admire his competitiveness' — former Vancouver Giants head coach Don Hay

The Province Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:33 PM Canucks: Dakota Joshua's very tough year ends with trade to Maple Leafs       The hulking winger was diagnosed with testicular cancer last summer, missed crucial training and camp, and the first 14 games. He didn't suit up until Nov.14.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:40 PM Corey Bailey, with new Broncos cap and baby Brooks in tow, wins Sask. mid-Am golf title       "I picked it up the local restaurant here in town and I thought it would be a good touch for today — maybe a lucky charm," offered Bailey, who wore the hat for the very first time Thursday.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:23 PM Kyle teenager Chloe Wills wins Saskatchewan Amateur women's golf title       The newly crowned Saskatchewan Women's Amateur golf champion — just 17 — will soon be heading south of the border to attend college in Springfield, Missouri, and focus on NCAA Div. 2 golf at Drury University.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:04 PM Saskatchewan's Scott Moe invites all Canadian premiers to join western trade agreement       "The simplest and the most straightforward way to achieve free and fair trade across the nation in Canada is, quite simply, to expand the New West Partnership ..."

Canada's National Observer Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:11 PM All wind and solar energy projects to be personally approved by US Interior Secretary       All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct "elevated review" of activities ranging from leases to rights of way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:39 PM Carney's megaprojects summit sees one chief walk out as others express cautious optimism       Prime Minister Mark Carney's honeymoon appears over, as last-minute changes to the agenda and at least one chief bailing on the meeting before the day was done underscored the rushed push to nation build that now risks court challenges, major protests and a tarred legacy.

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:31 PM Bell: Stampede bartender's sob story of drunks and long hours — gimme a break       The Stampede bartender story is an open invitation to a pity party

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:13 PM Newly named Naato'siyinnipi ASP envisions 7,300 transit-oriented homes in north-central Calgary       The future community would be bordered by Harvest Hills Boulevard, 96th Avenue N.E. the CPKC tracks and Beddington Trail

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:01 PM Man critically injured in southeast Calgary workplace explosion       Injuries escalated to life-threatening

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:31 PM Four Ontario men wanted in $28,000 fake taxi scheme       Police are looking for four Ontario men believed to have posed as taxi drivers, bilking 16 customers out of more than $28,000 through the use of credit card skimmers. The four men, who face a total of 64 charges, are identified as Martin Hudec Siron, 19, Arvinder Singh, Ibrahim Kald and Matthew Tani, aged 24. […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:22 PM Calgary Hitmen unveil 2025-26 schedule; home opener set for Sept. 20       The Calgary Hitmen will launch their campaign with a home-and-home series against the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:17 PM Calgary hosts the country's largest numismatic convention, includes ancient coins, paper       Get a history lesson through currency at the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:05 PM Calgary's first combined pump track and skate park breaks ground at George Moss Park       It will include a shade structure, gathering space, pathways and the revamp of an existing baseball diamond

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 PM Braid: Ban on sex in school library books gets more explicit that the offending material       The Alberta government's ban on sex in school library books kept getting more restrictive, until it almost banned romance

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:48 PM ER doctors treating kids with acute vomiting can send them home with fewer meds: Study       University of Calgary study sets a standard of care for medication sometimes used after discharge

Calgary Herald Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:48 PM Okotoks Dawgs gear up to host WCBL all-star festivities, celebration of baseball in Canada       The home run derby and game are part of a day and night full of family-fun activities at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks, where a sold-out crowd is expected.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:23 PM B.C. backtracks and restores rare drug coverage for 10-year-old Charleigh Pollock       The provincial government reversed course on Thursday after a public outcry and criticism from medical experts around the world

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:17 PM Six Vancouver-area beaches closed for swimming due to E. coli       Five Vancouver beaches and one West Van beach have unacceptably high levels of E. coli, said Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:55 PM RCMP to stay in Surrey a year longer than expected, Mayor Brenda Locke says       Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke feels the city was excluded by the B.C. government in the decision to extend, as no consultation was had.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:38 PM Major makeover of B.C. NDP cabinet says more about picks in the first go-round       Vaughn Palmer: It's hard to see these changes revitalizing a government that was slow out of the gate and has stumbled ever since

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:31 PM WorkSafeBC surplus means big breaks in forestry premiums, but some labour groups cry foul       WorkSafeBC contends that cutting rates for some premiums will give $570 million of its $2 billion surplus back to employers but business groups say they'd prefer the cash.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:30 PM Seizure of 70 kilos of cocaine in Osoyoos largest ever at the B.C. border crossing       Canada Border Services Agency officers searched a pickup truck on June 11 and found the bricks in the truck bed

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:00 PM Opinion: Men's health needs to be a Canadian public health priority       Opinion: In 2023, 44 per cent of male deaths in Canada were premature. In B.C., Vancouver East had more than 5.5 times the premature male mortality rate of Vancouver Quadra

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 PM Canada's borders dangerously vulnerable to spies and agents of Iranian regime, Vancouver lawyer says       Douglas Todd: "A lot of people against the (Iranian) regime in Canada never speak up because the regime has their mom, or aunt, or brother or husband in Iran," says Ram Joubin.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 PM Man, 45, charged with child abandonment in 2024 Canada Day incident in Whistler       Jason Frost was allegedly involved in a 'high-risk' incident at a Whistler hotel on July 1, 2024

Vancouver Sun Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:36 PM B.C. restricts sales of two more diabetes drugs amid weight-loss demand       The drugs are approved to treat diabetes but have been used off-label for weight loss.