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Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

Cases against 146 Fairy Creek logging protesters are dropped after high court ruling

OTTAWA — The BC Prosecution Service says it's dropping 146 cases against old-growth logging protesters after Canada's highest court refused to hear an appeal against the acquittal of a demonstrator who had been cleared of criminal contempt.
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Man dies after being pushed at Toronto subway station

Man dies after being pushed at Toronto subway station

Toronto police say a man has died nearly a month after being pushed at a subway station. Police say the 69-year-old was approached by a man at Bloor station and pushed to the ground on July 7. They say the 69-year-old died on Aug. 4.
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Sentence is cut for trans youth's father who discussed treatment against court order

Sentence is cut for trans youth's father who discussed treatment against court order

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has struck down a six-month prison sentence for a trans youth's father who was convicted of contempt for publicly discussing his child's private medical details in breach of a court order.
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Canadian on Maui says 'firestorm' engulfed town, as death toll rises to 53

Canadian on Maui says 'firestorm' engulfed town, as death toll rises to 53

A Vancouver man who lives part time on the Hawaiian island of Maui has described how an enormous "firestorm" engulfed the town of Lahaina, where at least 53 people were killed by the devastating blaze.
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Aurora Cannabis slashes Q1 net loss as it eyes orchid business, further savings

Aurora Cannabis slashes Q1 net loss as it eyes orchid business, further savings

Aurora Cannabis Inc. shaved $590.4 million off its net loss in its most recent quarter as it continued its search for savings and began laying the groundwork for a future orchid business.
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Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Alberta police watchdog investigating death of man wielding machete, knife

Alberta police watchdog investigating death of man wielding machete, knife

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta’s police watchdog says it is investigating the death of a man who died in hospital after being arrested by officers in Medicine Hat.
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British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

British Columbia warns of incoming prolonged hot weather, but no heat dome

VANCOUVER — A heat wave that is expected to last most of next week has prompted British Columbia's government to warn people to prepare for sweltering conditions, but a repeat of the deadly 2021 heat dome isn't being forecast.
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Algoma Steel Group earnings, revenues down year-over-year in the first quarter

Algoma Steel Group earnings, revenues down year-over-year in the first quarter

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Algoma Steel Group Inc. says it earned $130.9 million in its first quarter, down from $301.4 million a year earlier. The firm says revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was $827.2 million, down from $934.1 million last year.
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Why so many people want to see Taylor Swift, 'the voice of a couple of generations'

Why so many people want to see Taylor Swift, 'the voice of a couple of generations'

The headline-grabbing frenzy to secure tickets to Taylor Swift's Toronto shows is a culmination of the pop star's "unique" status in music history and her brilliant marketing skills, says a professor who taught a course on the subject.
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