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Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers
By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025
When it comes to cinematography, a giant Pacific octopus that borrowed a camera from two divers earns a solid “10 out of 10.” Underwater videographer John Roney said he and his longtime diving buddy Chris Mullen went out on Aug. 5 to Nanoose Bay on the east side of Vancouver Island, a renowned spot for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall
By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut. Four brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products have been recalled over the past several weeks by the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pay hike for military members ‘long overdue,’ says expert
By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government’s decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members is being praised by expert observers as long overdue. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will hike entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries
By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — The union representing front-line RCMP members wants the force to ease requirements for foreign applicants to help attract experienced police officers from agencies like the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and counterparts in the United Kingdom and Australia. The RCMP currently requires that applicants be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride festivals: breaking the isolation of LGBTQ+ people in rural areas
By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025
MONTREAL — Pascal Lessard and his partner bought their farm in 2019. They live in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It’s a rural area south of Quebec City. Although they were concerned about how the local population might react after learning they are a same sex couple, Lessard said he is happy they bought the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than double countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports, a move business groups in British Columbia say will harm communities on both sides of the border. A statement from the American department says the duty for most Canadian companies is being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River’s south arm in Lower Mainland
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation has won back fishing rights and title for part of the land its ancestors used as a summer home in the Lower Mainland, despite opposition by two other Indigenous communities. A B.C. Supreme Court judge says in a written decision posted Friday that the Cowichan Tribes have established ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
This week, the BC Wildfire Service posted on Facebook two aerial view images of wildfires raging across densely forested terrain with aircraft attempting to douse the flames. The images were dramatic, compelling and, the service warned, completely fake. It was an example of a trend that has emerged with the increased availability of online tools ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Outstanding’ Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
TORONTO — After her extraordinary win at the National Bank Open in Montreal, 18-year-old tennis sensation Victoria Mboko is being celebrated as a role model for the next generation of Canadian athletes. The phenom from Burlington, Ont., took the National Bank Open title on Thursday after defeating four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City threatens Palestinians and hostages
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday Israeli’s plan to take over Gaza City will worsen the humanitarian crisis in the enclave and threaten the lives of hostages still held by Hamas — but did not say whether Canada is considering sanctions on Israel. “We are working on multiple fronts to try to bring ... Read More »
1 responseTransportation Safety Board sends investigators to B.C. after tour boat runs aground
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board says it is looking into what happened when a sightseeing vessel ran aground in the waters off Metro Vancouver last weekend. The agency says investigators have been deployed to Vancouver Harbour to investigate the Aug. 3 accident that injured one passenger. The MV Harbour Princess ran aground near Lighthouse Park in ... Read More »
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