Protesters surround N.S. premier's car, smash glass after speech

Alberta judge extends order freezing separatist lawyer’s assets in legal dispute with First Nation

Family mourns loss of grandparents who died in north Edmonton fire

An Edmonton man whose grandparents died in a fire at an apartment building on the city’s north side earlier this week said he wants them to be remembered for who they were and not for what happened to them.

New York Times moves to quash Trump administration subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

A New York Times lawyer says the newspaper is going to court to defend its 'journalists' rights to report freely' on President Donald Trump's administration after subpoenas were delivered last week.

Messi pivotal again as Argentina rallies late to stun England, secure World Cup final berth

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta and reach the World Cup final on Sunday against Spain.

Chinese EV makers have sights set on Quebec market

Dongfeng is China's latest automaker to unveil its electric vehicle offering in Montreal’s Old Port, as Chinese EV manufacturers look to make their entry into the Canadian market.

CN workers in viral video of train cab surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says

Canadian National Railway is responding after a work crew narrowly escaped a train cab surrounded by flames on Monday near Armstrong, Ont. Video taken from inside the train appears to show workers looking through the car's windows at wildfire flames.

An epic stretch — Christopher Nolan tries to conquer The Odyssey

From The Dark Knight to Interstellar, director Christopher Nolan has built his reputation with grounded interpretations of fantastical tales. So what happens when he takes on Homer's 3,000 year old story, The Odyssey? Eli Glasner says that while the story clashes with the storyteller, there's still much to savour.

Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report

A new national report finds that 4.5 million Canadians who are middle aged and older have had trouble accessing specialist care — a problem that could only get worse as the country's population ages.

Uncertainty looms over jobs, clean-up costs as N.W.T.'s Ekati diamond mine nears closure

Ekati Diamond Mine had been slated to close in 2029 but is now in receivership after its parent company could not secure a buyer for the site. Receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers, along with experts, are assessing how many staff will remain on site and how much reclamation will cost.

He'd just told 911 a car had crashed into a gas line. Then the building exploded

After seeing a vehicle crash into the north Edmonton apartment building where he lived Randolph Pattemore called 911 to report the smell of gas and his worry that there would be an explosion. And then there was.

Leaders demand better health care for First Nations people after chief's 13-hour wait at Winnipeg hospital

First Nations leaders are raising concerns about the quality of care Indigenous people get in Manitoba after the chief of Little Grand Rapids waited in pain for about 13 hours at a Winnipeg hospital.

Environment Canada warns of 'very poor' air quality as wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto

An orange-level air quality warning remained in effect for Toronto on Wednesday night due to heavy smoke conditions from wildfires.

A dead python will get you a free pizza at this man's restaurant. Yes, it's in Florida

As far as Dusty Crum is aware, his Florida restaurant is the only pizza place in the world that accepts invasive Burmese pythons as currency.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveils plan to test troops for low testosterone

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says new initiative "not about artificial enhancement" as service members have come under scrutiny in recent years for using testosterone and similar substances to boost performance.

Why this historic Quebec cheese brand is being sold to a French company

The Quebec cheese brand OKA, with a history spanning more than 130 years in the province, is being sold to the French group Lactalis, one of the world's largest players in the cheese industry.

Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe says trans rights advocacy cost her a brand deal

Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe, in an article for Marie Claire, says her trans rights advocacy work has cost her a brand deal, alleging an AI program flagged her as a "risk."

Bell builds ground station for satellite-to-mobile network

The Canadian telecommunications giant plans to launch space-based cellular service to better serve remote areas.

Judge refuses to order transgender inmate be moved to women's prison

A judge has ruled against a transgender inmate with a lengthy record of sex crimes involving women, refusing her request to order the Correctional Service of Canada to move her from the men’s prison system into a women’s institution.

No ban against data centre development after Hamilton council votes down bylaw

The vote was split 10 against and six for what they were calling an interim control bylaw that would have paused development on data centres for one year, giving the city time to assess and develop further governance rules around such facilities.

‘AI guilt’ is stopping important conversations about safe use, researchers say

AI guilt is the feeling that using AI is somehow cheating. That stigma, experts say, is preventing the conversations needed to teach people how to use the AI safely.

‘Proven treatment’: B.C. boy’s family pleads with province to fund international care

Natasha Hepburn’s nine-year-old son, Nathan, has been diagnosed with brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is a rare and life-threatening condition.

Resident remains in Granville Street SRO past deadline to move out

The NDP government and BC Housing confirmed on Wednesday that one resident is still living at the Luugat on Granville Street in Vancouver.

B.C. looking to seize millions in properties of alleged criminals

B.C.'s director of civil forfeiture is going after five properties connected to an international crackdown on crime groups linked to India.

B.C. ‘movie house’ near Port Moody up for sale

The cabin is over 4,400 square feet and features five bedrooms and four bathrooms and is located in Anmore, which is close to Port Moody.

WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 15

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WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 15

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B.C. settles legal debt with ex-official convicted in ‘quick wins’ vote scandal

The B.C. government is forgiving $340,000 in legal debt owed by a former official convicted of using public office to help the B.C. Liberals.

Canfor closing Prince George pulp mill, hundreds of jobs lost

In a statement, Canfor said the pulp and paper industry continues to face significant challenges, as more production capacity worldwide has put downward pressure on prices.

Jobs hang in the balance as Ekati diamond mine in N.W.T. closing early

Canada's diamond mines were never going to operate forever, but the industry's decline has been accelerated by the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and U.S. tariffs.

300 jobs lost as Canfor closes a pulp mill outside Prince George, BC

Forestry company Canfor announced on Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp mill outside Prince George, BC, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.

Residents in parts of northern Ontario are ordered out by growing forest fires

Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to flee their homes due to nearby forest fires.

Heat wave gripping Ontario set to peak as temperatures even out in Manitoba

Ontario is expected to start feeling the worst of its latest heat wave today as forecasters predict temperatures to reach the mid- to high 30s, and humidex readings near the mid-40s.

BC helicopter pilot helping to fight Colorado wildfire is killed in weekend crash

Police in southwestern Colorado say a man from British Columbia died after the helicopter he was piloting crashed Sunday while battling a wildfire.

BC wildfires expected to pick up after weather-induced lull on the weekend

The fires have triggered evacuation orders and alerts for hundreds of properties and destroyed some structures in the Boston Bar area, while Highway 1 was closed last week in the Fraser Canyon community before reopening.

CN Tower dims lights in tribute after a deadly shooting at Toronto street festival

Toronto's iconic CN Tower paid tribute late on Sunday to the victims of the shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival that left two people dead and sent thousands running for cover.

Ontario heat wave is set to bring feels-like temperatures near 45 C

All of Ontario appears to be in for another heat wave this week as Environment Canada meteorologists forecast feels-like temperatures of up to 45 C.

BC government approves higher Mount Polley tailings dam, 12 years after the disaster

'A wound that cannot be repaired': Two fallen N.W.T. wildfire fighters are identified

Two of the three people who died after a plane fighting wildfires in the Northwest Territories went down last month have been identified.

BC attorney general set to provide update on legal options after deadly mass shooting

The British Columbia government says it's exploring legal options after the mass shooting where eight people were killed in Tumbler Ridge.

Switzerland plays Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup

Vancouver is set to host its seventh and final World Cup match today, in a final hurrah at BC Place for an event that galvanized the city’s diaspora communities and drew thousands of fans from across the country and the globe.

Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route

Animals at Toronto Zoo remained cool despite power outage amid heat wave

While much of southern Ontario sweats under an extended heat wave, the Toronto Zoo says its animals were kept cool despite a power failure that shuttered the facility on Canada Day.

Alberta Premier Smith to announce details of West Coast oil pipeline

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to give details today about her government's proposed million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline project to the West Coast.

Heat wave grips much of Ontario, Quebec tracks east to Maritime provinces

The heat wave that's been bearing down on Ontario this week has shown no signs of letting up and has only spread further east.

Prime minister says he'll be in Alberta for Canada Day

Speaking with reporters in Kuujjuaq, Que., today, Carney says he has been in close contact with Premier Danielle Smith. Her province has a July 1 deadline to make a proposal to the federal government's major projects office to fast-track approval of a new pipeline project.

An extreme and prolonged heat wave is expected to blanket much of Ontario

Environment Canada has issued orange and yellow weather warnings as an intense and prolonged heat wave is expected to blanket much of Ontario, including Toronto and Ottawa, starting today.

Wildfire threatens an evacuated village in N.W.T. as flames reach nearby highways

Residents of an evacuated village in the Northwest Territories are on high alert this morning as a wildfire creeps dangerously close to their homes.

Canada approves the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss

Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss.

Six are missing after marine rescue in waters of Vancouver airport

Search and rescue officials in British Columbia say six people are still believed to be in the waters off of Vancouver airport after a marine rescue.

Fans erupt after Canada defeats South Africa in World Cup knockout game

Fans across the country joyfully roared for Canada after it beat South Africa 1-0 in a nail-biting FIFA World Cup knockout stage match in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Wildfire forces evacuation of a remote village in Northwest Territories

A remote community of the Northwest Territories was ordered late Sunday to evacuate as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn nearby.

Canada signs deal with Qatar to strengthen public safety and address transnational crime

Canada has signed an agreement with Qatar that Ottawa says looks to address evolving security threats and strengthen public safety.

PM Carney set to share plans to 'restore' 24 Sussex today

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce the government’s plan to "restore" 24 Sussex today.

Gun control group calls again for end to sales of SKS rifles after Montreal shooting

Toronto blanketed in smoke as heat retreats

Children and elderly, unhoused and low-income populations among those at highest risk from poor air quality and heat

Northern Ontario fires prompt large-scale evacuations, destroy homes in First Nation

Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings in one First Nation as harrowing wildfire videos and images emerge on social media.

After summers of wildfire smoke, Alberta drenched by record-setting rain

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 2.25 per cent, predicts economic rebound

Will Hamilton hit pause on data centres? Council is set to vote on moratorium

Hamilton is expected to vote today on whether to become the first city in Canada to put a temporary pause on new data centres.

Bank of Canada set to deliver 5th interest rate decision of the year

The Bank of Canada is set to deliver its fifth interest rate decision of the year this morning.

First Nations chiefs gather in Ottawa for a second day of AFN general assembly

First Nations leaders attending the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting in Ottawa today are expected to debate the terms of an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers and territorial leaders.

300 jobs lost as Canfor closes a pulp mill outside Prince George, BC

Forestry company Canfor announced on Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp mill outside Prince George, BC, resulting in the loss of 300 jobs.

BC is warned of 'significant wildfire event' in coming days, as lightning raises risks

Wildfire officials and crews across British Columbia were preparing for a potentially significant uptick in fire activity in the coming days as dry conditions collide with expected lightning, particularly in the southern two-thirds of the province.

People with cardiovascular conditions are at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation

As a sweltering heat wave blankets much of Central Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation says the weather can be especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular conditions.

For some Vancouver businesses, the city fell short of its World Cup promise

Now that Vancouver’s World Cup matches are over, some business owners say the economic boost officials promised never reached them.

Researchers warn AI-generated ads could evade Canada's greenwashing rules

A new study published by researchers at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University warns of “programmatic greenwashing” — ads that make unsubstantiated environmental claims, written by AI, shown to a user, often with no public record of what was claimed.

What is the environmental impact of a return to in-person work?

To assess the footprint of in-person work, researchers generally compare it with the alternative: working from home. But that comparison is more complex than it may appear.

Support program aims to expand rooftop solar in Toronto and beyond

In April, The Atmospheric Fund launched its Solar Accelerator, which connects homeowners in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area with a free solar advisory service. A Whitby homeowner has now gone through the process — beginning to end.

Why heat is so deadly and how to stay safe

Understand the risks associated with extreme heat and what to do when you’re facing down a heat wave with this guide based on years of Grist reporting.

Oilsands emissions on track to outpace reductions from Pathways project: economist

The Canadian Climate Institute has estimated an average of 20 megatonnes a year in new emissions from the oilsands sector would come with the planned new pipeline capacity. The Pathways Project envisions storing six megatonnes a year underground starting in 2035 and aims at another 10-megatonne reduction by 2045.

Hamilton is on the verge of a data centre moratorium vote. Others are taking notice.

A vote is expected Wednesday on the one-year moratorium, which could be renewed for a second year by council.

Carney replaces New York envoy Tom Clark with oil exec, appoints ex-MP to Los Angeles

Residents in parts of northern Ontario are ordered out by growing forest fires

Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to flee their homes due to nearby forest fires.

First Nations chiefs set to debate major projects, Indian Act changes in Ottawa

Hundreds of First Nations chiefs are gathering in Ottawa today for the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting.

Heat wave gripping Ontario set to peak as temperatures even out in Manitoba

Ontario is expected to start feeling the worst of its latest heat wave today as forecasters predict temperatures to reach the mid- to high 30s, and humidex readings near the mid-40s.

Turkish gun given to PM must undergo review before going in museum

Canada's national war and history museums say they would have to conduct a review before they could display a personalized revolver and ammunition given to Prime Minister Mark Carney at this year's NATO summit.

War and economic crisis frustrate efforts to protect Iran’s rich but endangered wildlife

A few days after the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, Reza Kiamarzi decided to trek into the mountains outside his home city of Isfahan in southern Iran. A veterinarian and researcher on birds of prey, his mission was to find nests of endangered falcons high up in the cliffs.

BC helicopter pilot helping to fight Colorado wildfire is killed in weekend crash

Police in southwestern Colorado say a man from British Columbia died after the helicopter he was piloting crashed Sunday while battling a wildfire.

Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at the age of 88

John Hamm, the small-town doctor who went on to become the 25th premier of Nova Scotia, is being remembered for his soft-spoken but direct approach to politics that helped reshape the province’s economy.