Investigators believe an illegal campfire sparked the wildfire that tore through West Kelowna’s Kalamoir Regional Park earlier this week, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes and scorching more than nine hectares of land. “RCMP come up to me and he said, ‘You have one minute sir to leave and the fire is 500 yards…
Canadian VPN company Tailscale Inc. welcomed the changes, but said they didn’t go far enough. “C-22 can still pressure secure services to retain data they otherwise wouldn’t keep, and to build technical access systems they otherwise wouldn’t deploy,” Chief Executive Officer Avery Pennarun said in an email. “We oppose laws that make secure infrastructure harder…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. While investigating allegations of corruption at Calgary city hall, police say they uncovered text messages sent by former councillor Sean Chu…
Mayor Denise O’Connor concedes that Lytton, B.C., looks “pretty empty” these days, aside from the homes of about 75 residents and a couple other buildings. It’s almost five years since a wildfire killed two people and nearly wiped the village off the map. There are plans for major infrastructure — including a $26-million community hub —…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A plan to cut dozens of positions within the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is sparking concern among parents and staff. A proposal could see more than 100 positions supporting special needs students eliminated. “We all know the current challenges within the system and the lack of…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A growing wave of extortion cases across British Columbia is raising concerns in Kelowna after police confirmed two reported incidents in the city so far this year. Kelowna RCMP say investigators are working with the BC Extortion Task Force to determine whether the local cases are connected…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. For the last few days, a small marsupial has been on the loose on Montreal’s South Shore, after it likely escaped…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new survey of Ontario’s emergency room physicians suggests the majority are struggling with severe overcrowding, hurting the ability of some to see patients as quickly as they should. A study released by the Ontario Medical Association on Monday morning polled ER doctors across the province to…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Toronto FIFA Fan Festival attendees are expressing frustration after Thursday’s opening event was evacuated due to a risk of lightning, with organizers later confirming no refunds would be issued. The evacuation came during the opening match festivities at Fort York and Bentway, where fans had gathered…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. B.C.’s attorney general says the federal government’s new online safety legislation can’t come soon enough, even as it falls short of…