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U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The United States Coast Guard says "presumed human remains" have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
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B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

VANCOUVER — In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residents to visit pharmacists for treatment of minor ail
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Coast campfire ban returns June 29

Coast campfire ban returns June 29

A ban on campfires will be back in place on the lower Sunshine Coast as of Thursday, June 29 at noon.
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$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

VICTORIA — A $500-million rental-protection fund that will help non-profit groups purchase rental buildings has opened in British Columbia.
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Reed Road forest logging sees reprieve for 2023

Reed Road forest logging sees reprieve for 2023

Cutblock DL1313, locally known as the Reed Road Forest, won’t see any logging this year but a Sunshine Coast Regional District director is concerned that "permanent protection of this valuable forest is yet to be secured."
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Severe cold could hurt B.C. wine sector as much as heat and forest fires

Severe cold could hurt B.C. wine sector as much as heat and forest fires

December 2022's deep chill has killed vines and significantly reduced grape growth.
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Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

Canadians' household debt is high, but risk of major shock is low: economists

TORONTO — Decades of low interest rates and strong housing demand have led to high levels of household debt for Canadians, and now rising interest rates are increasing the cost of servicing that debt.
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Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

Think you could pass the citizenship test? Poll shows most Canadians would flunk

OTTAWA — Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test.
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Data points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance

Data points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance

Any market momentum is likely to be cut short by the Bank of Canada's interest rate moves, writes Bryan Yu
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Diver comes face to face with sturgeon in ocean off Galiano Island

Diver comes face to face with sturgeon in ocean off Galiano Island

A man was diving in the ocean when he felt something 'bump' into him.
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