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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:46 PM B.C. business out thousands to scam impersonating BC Lions rep       Back in June, Jenell Parsons says she received an email from the BC Lions inviting her to be a vendor at the team's home opener at BC Place.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:35 PM 'They've made history': Victoria Uber drivers unionize       The drivers have certified under UFCW 1518, which says it will now support them as they seek Canada's first collective agreement for rideshare drivers.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:30 PM Locals leap in to help after series of mishaps strands small plane in Courtenay estuary       A small plane made an emergency landing in the Courtenay estuary, then crashed agian as it tried to take off. That's when locals raced to help move it before the tide came in.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:25 PM B.C. man riding e-bike felt heat on his leg. Moments later its battery caught fire       Within seconds of realizing what was happening, he hopped off the bike and it immediately burst into flames, shooting sparks and flames in every direction.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:01 PM Athletes descend on Taber for 2025 Southern Alberta Summer Games       Thousands of athletes, coaches and attendees are gathering in Taber, Alta., for an annual event that brings communities together.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:00 PM B.C. councillor calls for more transparency on municipal politician pay       A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:52 PM Abbotsford police seek witnesses in overnight stabbing       Abbotsford police say they were called to the 2300-block of McCallum Road around 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, where they found the victim.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:29 PM Ex-B.C. teacher deserves double-digit sentence for sexually abusing students: Crown       Brian Moore was convicted on nine sex-related charges, including indecent assault, sexual touching and sexual assault, in April. He had originally been facing a dozen charges.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:09 PM Report questions education priorities in Saskatchewan       While school is out for the summer, a new policy paper from a U of S Public Policy associate professor is raising concerns about the future of education in Saskatchewan.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:00 PM WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 2, 2025       Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:59 PM Toronto outlines plan to tackle 'rat storm' taking over city       Rats are overrunning many Toronto neighbourhoods, and the seemingly non-stop construction across the city is playing a major role in forcing rodents up from the underground. Coun. Alejandra Bravo plans to bring Toronto's rat response plan before the Economic and Community Development Committee next week, calling it a proactive plan that gets to the source […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:09 PM Judge denies bid by the suspect in Tupac Shakur's killing for a new trial in a jailhouse fight       LAS VEGAS (AP) — Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is awaiting trial in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, has lost a bid for a new trial in a separate battery case tied to a jailhouse fight. The ruling came Wednesday after a tense hearing in a Las Vegas courtroom that underscored the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:02 PM Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter       Toronto's $500-million man is on his way back to the All-Star Game. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been named as a starter for the American League All-Star team, beating out New York Yankees star Paul Goldschmidt for the top spot. Guerrero earned 75 per cent of the vote to take the starting spot at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:52 PM 'Appalled and disgusted': Muslim woman allegedly assaulted, stomped on in Oshawa       The National Council of Canadian Muslims says it is 'appalled and disgusted' after a Muslim woman was allegedly assaulted early Wednesday morning in Oshawa. According to a social media post, the NCCM says the woman, who owns a local restaurant, observed a group of individuals allegedly trying to rob the restaurant and confronted them. "The […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:34 PM Skydiving plane goes off New Jersey runway and crashes into woods, sending 15 to hospital       Fifteen people were taken to a hospital when a skydiving aircraft went off a runway and crashed in the woods near an airport in southern New Jersey on Wednesday evening, according to authorities. The incident at the Cross Keys Airport, about 21 miles (34 kilometers) southeast of Philadelphia, involved a Cessna 208B carrying 15 people, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:22 PM Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrants       OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) — The first group of immigrants were scheduled to arrive Wednesday night at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's attorney general said. "Alligator Alcatraz will be checking in hundreds of criminal illegal aliens tonight," Florida Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier said […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:11 PM Ontario expanding publicly funded hip and knee surgeries done in private clinics       Ontario is expanding the delivery of publicly paid orthopedic surgeries through private clinics in an effort to reduce wait lists. Ontario is investing $125 million to add upwards of 20,000 orthopedic surgeries at community surgical centres over the next two years. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the expansion will reduce wait times for hip and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:44 PM New provincial regulatory changes give Ontario nurses expanded powers       As Ontarians continue to struggle with a shortage of family physicians, nurses have also been working to fill the gap in the stretched system and now, the province has implemented regulatory changes that will enable them to provide additional services. The provincial changes will improve care and access for Ontarians at a time when many […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:12 PM Sign at Ontario's popular Sauble Beach changed to reflect First Nation land ownership       A landmark sign at a popular Ontario beach was changed just before the arrival of Canada Day visitors to reflect a First Nation's ownership of the land.    The red sign at the westernmost portion of South Bruce Peninsula's Main Street, where the stretch of sand meets the dead-end road, now reads "Welcome to Saugeen […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 3:24 PM Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration two weeks to appeal       WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Wednesday that an order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border was unlawful, throwing into doubt one of the key pillars of the president's plan to crack down on migration at the southern border. But he put the ruling on hold for two weeks […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:59 PM Man arrested after allegedly following woman, entering her apartment building       Toronto police have arrested a man after an investigation into several suspicious incidents where he allegedly followed the same woman several times as she walked home in the St. Clair Avenue West and Vaughan Road area. Officers were first called for a suspicious incident on Oct. 8, 2024. Investigators learned that a man had allegedly […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:56 PM What we've learned about the Ottawa Redblacks through four weeks of the CFL season       Head coach Bob Dyce confirmed Wednesday that Bralon Addison will miss the next two to four weeks with a shoulder injury

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:36 PM Vehicle comes to a stop inside Baseline Road beer store       Ottawa Fire Services took a call at 10:52 a.m. following reports that a vehicle had been driven into the store in the 1900 block of Baseline Road

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:07 PM Man drowns at Westboro Beach, his child rescued       Emergency responders were called to the beach at about 1:40 p.m. after reports that the two were in trouble.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:05 PM NCC pulls freedom-of-information records from website after language watchdog says they must be in French and English       The official languages commissioner had recommended the NCC translate the documents by August.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:48 PM Ottawa Senators make depth signings as development camp begins       The most notable signing was goaltender Jackson Parsons, an Ottawa native who was named the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year last season

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:04 PM Ottawa Senators are home sweet home for Claude Giroux and his family       "When you go into free agency, you have to look at your options," says Giroux. "But every time that my family talked about it, it always came down to that we like it here."

Windsor Star Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:13 PM Spitfires' prospect Bergeron to play for America's national U17 team       USA Hockey has selected Windsor Spitfires' draft pick Ty Bergeron to play for its national under-17 team at the Four Nations Tournament. The six-foot-one, 175-pound Bergeron was a third-round pick by the Spitfires in the April's OHL Draft. "This is great news for Ty," Spitfires' general manager Bill Bowler said. "This guy's a gamer and […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:32 PM Belle River's Mailloux poised for full-time NHL role after trade to Blues from Canadiens       Belle River's Logan Mailloux now has a chance at a full-time NHL role. The Montreal Canadiens traded the 22-year-old Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues for 22-year-old forward Zack Bolduc. "We think he's NHL ready now," Blues' general manager Doug Armstrong said in a post-trade media session. "He has a job now. It's his job […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, July 2, 2025 2:27 PM Bypassed in back-to-back NHL Drafts, Essex's Paquette now seeing Stars       Essex's Charlie Paquette admits that he was not tuned in. Passed over twice in the NHL Draft, the 19-year-old Paquette was hanging out with family friends and not hanging on every team's pick in this year's NHL Draft. "I was just sitting in the backyard with family (and) not watching the draft or anything," the […]

The Province Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:45 PM Canucks: Brock Boeser's here to stay — and ready to lead       Boeser knows he has a big role to play. The commitment the Canucks have shown him means a lot to the veteran winger

The Province Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:17 PM Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets add Islanders prospect with No. 1 pick in CHL Import Draft       Czech winger Tomas Poletin is the latest addition for Kelowna GM Bruce Hamilton as he looks to get ready for national championship tournament

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:29 PM Saskatoon police release sketch of dead man found in river       Police are still trying to identify the man after his body was found more than a week ago along Saskatoon's South Saskatchewan riverbank.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:37 PM Saskatchewan schools hit deadline to share change room policies with province       In January, the government said all schools were to have policies by June 30 that upheld the privacy, dignity and comfort of all students.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:21 PM Music to a city's ears: Jazz Festival returns to Saskatoon       The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival runs from July 3-12, with a range of entertainment taking place across Saskatoon.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:55 PM Number of active wildfires in Saskatchewan grows to 64 after lightning ignites new blazes       So far in 2025, there have been 327 wildfires in Saskatchewan. The five-year average for this time of year is 185, according to the SPSA.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:07 PM Regina Pats make three selections in CHL import draft       Beginning this year, WHL teams can dress three import players and with the fourth overall pick, the Pats selected goaltender Michal Pradel.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:14 PM Carney meets with auto CEOs as US trade talks continue       A brief readout from the Prime Minister's Office said the group discussed "the need to build up a made-in-Canada supply chain as well as diversify our trading partners."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:13 PM With Morgan Frost reportedly signed to two-year deal, how much offence can Flames expect?       According to PuckPedia, Flames centre Morgan Frost has signed for the next two seasons at an annual cap hit of US$4.375 million

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:05 PM YouTube stars shut down Calgary golf hole for 54 hours — and counting — in hole-in-one stunt       'We can't leave until we make a hole in one. There's no way'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:54 PM Still no jeans, but Zayne Parekh grinding this summer, looking to make the Calgary Flames       'The more pressure I put on myself in the off-season, the better,' Parekh said

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:36 PM Britt Scheifele having a blast at Spruce Meadows in triumphant return to show jumping       The wife of NHL star Mark Scheifele is back doing the sport she has always loved but took a 10-year hiatus from in 2013.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:33 PM Calgary will be headquarters for new Independent Agency Police Service in Alberta       Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar named head of the agency

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:33 PM Braid: Alberta PC Party may arise from their zombie years to challenge UCP       'We're conservatives who want to say inside Canada,' said Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:15 PM Stampede Bowl: Calgary Stampeders set to kick in annual CFL home game in early July       Red and White 'pumped' to be part of festivities leading into 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:41 PM Meet goaltender Ivan Prosvetov, the Calgary Flames' new backup plan       Flames free-agent signing Ivan Prosvetov wanted to return from the KHL for 'the chance to play in the best league in the world, with the best players'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:13 PM Calgary-based robotics company Attabotics files for bankruptcy protection       It is unclear how many, if any, of the tech company's hundreds of employees will keep their roles

Calgary Herald Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:54 PM Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo welcomes 24-year-old gorilla Johari from Toronto       Gorilla made move to Calgary last week and the hope is to breed her with the zoo's existing silverback

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:20 PM Brookfield Properties buys Shangri-La hotel and retail space in downtown Vancouver tower       Hyatt Hotels Corporation says it is planning a multi-million dollar redesign and that the hotel will be part of its Park Hyatt brand

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:12 PM Crews searching for man missing near Shannon Falls       Alexander Nguyen was hiking and sightseeing with his parents near the Squamish-area falls on Canada Day

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 8:02 PM 'Nothing we can do': Air-traffic staffing crisis hits Vancouver airport hard during Canada Day long weekend       More than 200 flights were delayed and 23 cancelled at YVR over the Canada Day long weekend, with no end in sight to the staffing problems

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:19 PM Victoria Uber drivers given union status by B.C. Labour Relations Board       UCFW Canada has been supporting ride-hailing drivers over working conditions and other issues since 2022

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:01 PM B.C. builders welcome NDP changes to development cost charges as housing starts falter       Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says province will allow builders to hold off on paying 75 per cent of fees for four years or until occupancy

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:00 PM Opinion: Wildfires can start in many ways — but climate change supercharges them       Opinion: There's an important distinction between how a wildfire starts and what allows it to spiral into an uncontrollable inferno

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:00 PM Opinion: B.C. Ferries' China deal exposes the cost of fiscal weakness       Opinion: When governments lack the fiscal discipline to preserve options, their foreign policy becomes reactive, not deliberate. Values get sidelined not by choice but by necessity

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 6:30 PM After repeated denials, B.C. NDP admits to problems inside supportive housing       Vaughn Palmer: But despite a rising tide of concerns, the NDP is taking a go-slow approach to making changes

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 5:25 PM D'oh Canada: Plane takeoff goes very wrong on Vancouver Island beach on Canada Day       Bystanders helped push the plane across the muddy beach to shore, where it was lifted out by helicopter on Wednesday

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, July 2, 2025 4:28 PM Homicide detectives investigating Abbotsford deaths as 'murder-suicide'       An 80-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman, who lived together at the residence, were found dead on Monday.