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One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

More than 2,000 fires have already been documented in Canada this year, burning almost 40,000 square kilometres of land.
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B.C. man who took $175K from investors faces criminal charges over order breaches

B.C. man who took $175K from investors faces criminal charges over order breaches

Marcel Anil Rada had been banned from securities industry. He is now alleged to have violated a commission order.
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Nearly 400 B.C. wildfire personnel return after deployment across Canada

Nearly 400 B.C. wildfire personnel return after deployment across Canada

There are currently 85 active wildfires burning in British Columbia.
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'I've never seen that many zeros in my life': Vancouver man wins $40-million lotto

'I've never seen that many zeros in my life': Vancouver man wins $40-million lotto

"I feel like a roller coaster right now."
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Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Stephen Michael White was recorded speeding toward the dolphins, coming within just a few feet while filming them on his cellphone.
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Nanaimo gas station robbed by young male with knife

Nanaimo gas station robbed by young male with knife

Police released images of the suspect caught on surveillance cameras inside the store.
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B.C. regulator bans, fines cannabis director after investors lose everything

B.C. regulator bans, fines cannabis director after investors lose everything

Christine Mah admits to unregistered securities sales at RoccaVerde, as BCSC prepares separate hearing involving prominent businessman Arthur Griffiths
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Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending — but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure.
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As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

The tax in Newfoundland and Labrador added 20 cents per litre to sweetened drinks.
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How to fight the AI job threat? 'Think like a human'

How to fight the AI job threat? 'Think like a human'

David Weitzner on how Big Tech wants you to feel hopeless and why you shouldn't. A Tyee Q&A.
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