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131 structures destroyed but no lives lost in Shuswap, B.C., wildfire

131 structures destroyed but no lives lost in Shuswap, B.C., wildfire

Officials say about 170 homes and other buildings have been reported damaged or destroyed by wildfires in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, almost doubling the known structural losses in the province's ravaged Interior.
Support pours in for 13 firefighters in tiny B.C. brigade whose own homes burned down

Support pours in for 13 firefighters in tiny B.C. brigade whose own homes burned down

Kathleen Zydowicz hasn't seen much of her husband lately, keeping in touch via text while he and dozens of colleagues fight wildfires around their tiny community of Wilson's Landing, on the west side of Okanagan Lake, B.C.
First Nations 'shutting down' B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month

First Nations 'shutting down' B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month

Two First Nations say they're "shutting down" public access to B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month to allow for harvest celebrations.
Canada confirms it changed land claim process, mulls Indian Act changes

Canada confirms it changed land claim process, mulls Indian Act changes

OTTAWA — Canada changed the way it settles First Nation land claims, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada confirmed Friday.
China wants more Canada flights after COVID-19 turbulence, despite tour-group ban

China wants more Canada flights after COVID-19 turbulence, despite tour-group ban

OTTAWA — Beijing and Ottawa are in talks aimed at increasing flights between China and Canada, following American deals and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, but diplomatic spats and the aviation sector's gradual pace of change could prolong the
Montreal English junior colleges bracing for new Quebec language law requirements

Montreal English junior colleges bracing for new Quebec language law requirements

Montreal English-language junior colleges are bracing for the year ahead as parts of Quebec's language law reform take effect, threatening financial penalties for non-compliant schools.
Woman who tried to take COVID transplant fight to Supreme Court dies

Woman who tried to take COVID transplant fight to Supreme Court dies

An Alberta woman who tried to take her fight over COVID vaccine requirements for organ transplants all the way to the Supreme Court has died. The former lawyer for Sheila Annette Lewis confirmed her death Friday. "Ms.
Quebec physicians college says some doctors worry about reprisals after giving MAID

Quebec physicians college says some doctors worry about reprisals after giving MAID

MONTREAL — Quebec's college of physicians says some doctors in the province are afraid to perform medical aid in dying because of the threat of professional sanctions, as the number of patients seeking the procedure continues to climb.
UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

LONDON — British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm.
Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products

Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products

WASHINGTON — Canada is siding with the United States in a burgeoning trade dispute over Mexico's restrictions on products made with genetically modified corn.