Both defence lawyers in the Coutts border blockade trial said they believe the Crown overcharged and a legal expert agrees with them. Both defence lawyers in the Coutts border blockade… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 10:24 pm Lawyers for Coutts border blockade defendants say Crown overreached with conspiracy to murder charges
The landslide dam on the Chilcotin River is estimated to be 1,000 metres in length, 100 metres high and 30 metres in depth. The landslide dam on the Chilcotin River… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 10:37 pm Water rise from Chilcotin River landslide may not be as high as feared: B.C. officialsDoyle Potenteau
Rising temperatures, increasing wind speeds and dry lightning are forecast for southern British Columbia over the weekend in areas where major wildfires continue to burn in the Columbia, Kootenay and… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 8:44 pm Firefighters face heat warnings, thunderstorms, high winds across southern B.C.
According to Earthquakes Canada, the epicenter of the 2.6-magnitude quake was around 12 km southeast of Penticton. According to Earthquakes Canada, the epicenter of the 2.6-magnitude quake was around 12… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 7:37 pm Small earthquake near Penticton felt from border to KelownaDoyle Potenteau
An 18-year-old male has been charged in Moose Jaw after police say he pointed a firearm at a group of people on Friday. An 18-year-old male has been charged in… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 5:41 pm Moose Jaw teen charged after pointing pellet gun at people: police
The reputation of a popular Ontario beach town is being “gravely harmed” by what its mayor says are misleading social media posts claiming people are pooping in the sand. The… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm Ontario town calls on Ford to clean up poop on beach saga: ‘It’s high time’Aaron D’Andrea
Ontario Provincial Police say a young man is dead following a motorcycle crash Friday night in Haldimand County. Ontario Provincial Police say a young man is dead following a motorcycle… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 5:11 pm Motorcycle crash in small Ontario town claims life of 18-year-old man
A monitor’s report says Postmedia Network Inc. has offered $1 million to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain. A monitor’s report says Postmedia Network Inc. has offered $1 million to… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 4:56 pm Postmedia offers to purchase Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain for $1M
B.C.’s Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says the best-case scenario for a landslide blocking the Chilcotin River is a gentle clearing that doesn’t take debris down the river. B.C.’s Emergency… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 4:21 pm B.C. makes flood plans for possible ‘worst case’ if landslide bursts from river
The province issued an emergency alert late Friday, warning people anywhere on the Chilcotin River to evacuate immediately. The province issued an emergency alert late Friday, warning people anywhere on… Read More »on August 3, 2024 at 5:23 pm B.C. planning for worst-case scenario if Chilcotin River landslide burstsDoyle Potenteau