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In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Extreme weather affected 1 in 4 people: poll Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme we...
Jun 19, 2025
Victoria council to receive report tackling declining social order in B.C.'s capital
VICTORIA - A plan with 95 recommendations to address what it calls a "declining social order" in Victoria will appear before councillors today for endorsement and additional financial analysis. Victor...
Jun 19, 2025
Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading
Rob Alexander's father wasn't supposed to be on Air India Flight 182 on June 23, 1985. "My mother had actually booked him on an Air France flight to go see his mother in India," recalled Alexander, wh...
Jun 19, 2025
One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
OTTAWA - Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll - released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire...
Jun 19, 2025
Victoria council to receive report tackling declining social order in B.C.'s capital
VICTORIA - A plan with 95 recommendations to address what it calls a "declining social order" in Victoria will appear before councillors today for endorsement and additional financial analysis. Victor...
Jun 19, 2025
Territorial Liberals hold leadership convention to replace Yukon premier
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Liberal Party will choose its next leader today and he or she will also become the territory's 11th premier. A leadership convention is being held in Whitehorse where more than ...
Jun 19, 2025
Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading
Rob Alexander's father wasn't supposed to be on Air India Flight 182 on June 23, 1985. "My mother had actually booked him on an Air France flight to go see his mother in India," recalled Alexander, wh...
Jun 19, 2025
Counting the cost of the 1985 Air India bombing tragedy
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack that destroyed Air India Flight 182. The deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history would result in a trial that cost almost $60 million, ...
Jun 19, 2025
People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes
HALIFAX - Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax bill to ensure people with disabilities don't end up paying more to the Canada Revenue Agency. Inclusion ...
Jun 19, 2025
Erick upgraded to an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane, National Hurricane Center says
PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) - Erick has been upgraded to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane near Southern Mexico's Pacific coast, the National Hurricane Center said. The major storm was a...
Jun 18, 2025

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