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Wildfire near Peachland, B.C., no longer out-of-control, residents could soon go home
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
The wildfire near Peachland, B.C., that forced hundreds of residents to quickly evacuated their homes just days ago is no longer out of control. The BC Wildfire service says the blaze is now considered as being held after aerial firefighting efforts yesterday were effective in cooling the fire, which is showing a slow-to-moderate spread. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport committee meeting to study BC Ferries’ $1B loan for Chinese ships
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she is “dismayed” by a $1 billion federal loan for BC Ferries’ purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder – but did not call for the contract’s cancellation. The House of Commons transport committee launched a study of the Canada Infrastructure Bank loan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glencore accused of discharging copper concentrate dust at Horne smelter
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
ROUYN-NORANDA — Glencore’s Horne smelter is facing a charge under the province’s environmental laws for allegedly releasing copper concentrate dust in March 2023 at the Quebec facility. Quebec’s Environment Department says in a statement the charge stems from an investigation it carried out after officials were called to the copper smelter northwest of Montreal on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn’t make a trade deal. “While we will continue to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the Canadian government is laser ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Number of active wildfires in B.C. jumps to 120, with half started in last 24 hours
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia continues to spike after high temperatures and lightning strikes this week, with about 120 blazes burning in the province. The BC Wildfire Service says half of the active fires were started in the last 24 hours, with 16 declared out during that same time period. The wildfire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Days after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel ‘flawed’
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa is insisting it hasn’t sent lethal weapons to Israel, days after the release of a report stating Israeli customs data indicates Canadian arms are still being exported there regularly. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says items that the Israel Tax Authority identified as “bullets” were actually “paintball-style projectiles” that cannot be used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs Canada was hit with 35 per cent tariffs on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase the duties if Ottawa didn’t make a trade deal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union vote on Canada Post contract offer set to wrap up Friday afternoon
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation’s latest contract offer. Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be shared shortly after. The offer includes wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also adds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport committee meets to study BC Ferries’ $1B loan for Chinese ships
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee is meeting today to look into the $1 billion loan BC Ferries received from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance the purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder. The committee agreed to launch a study after BC Ferries announced in June that it had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some LGBTQ+ summer camps struggle to meet demand amid corporate funding drop
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
On the shores of Lake Huron, Harry Stewart and his husband Chris Southin sway back and forth in their rocking chairs on a wooden deck, watching dozens of youth play and laugh around them at Rainbow Camp. “People say that we’re the two old guys from the balcony of the Muppet Show, and that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump pushed tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent, but a CUSMA carveout creates a shield
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canada to a staggering 35 per cent but a critical carveout is likely to shield most goods from the devastating duties. The White House has said the tariffs won’t be applied to goods that are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, also known as ... Read More »
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