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More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says

More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says

More than 380 active wildfires were burning across the province Saturday, and a summary from the BC Wildfire Service said there was a “significant chance” of lightning in the southern Interior.
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Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. both said lockouts on Aug. 22 are imminent, barring a breakthrough at the bargaining table.
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Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured

Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured

CALGARY — City officials are weighing options to strengthen a key water main for the long term -- including building a new one -- after a June rupture forced Calgarians to cut their water use and further inspection found more weaknesses.
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B.C. risks 'carpet' of rotting apples without help after co-op's closure: growers

B.C. risks 'carpet' of rotting apples without help after co-op's closure: growers

With less than a week to go before gala apples will be ready to be picked in British Columbia, the president of the provincial fruit growers' group worries about a devastating season without a way for farmers to refrigerate their crops.
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Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a danger to consumers.
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FDA won't approve psychedelic MDMA for PTSD, calling for additional study

FDA won't approve psychedelic MDMA for PTSD, calling for additional study

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental h
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S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets also rise to end volatile week

S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets also rise to end volatile week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved higher Friday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose moderately, marking the end of a volatile trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 85.
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68 dead fish found after contaminated water discharge from Yukon mine disaster site

68 dead fish found after contaminated water discharge from Yukon mine disaster site

WHITEHORSE — The federal government has ordered the company that owns the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon to build barriers to protect fish from cyanide-contaminated water after 68 dead fish were found following a discharge of treated water from the site of
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Cineplex CEO sees 'pivotal change' after Hollywood strikes trigger a Q2 loss

Cineplex CEO sees 'pivotal change' after Hollywood strikes trigger a Q2 loss

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. continued to feel the impacts of twin Hollywood strikes in its second quarter, but the end of the period marked a turning point.
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Wall Street is ending a wild week nearly where it began. More tests loom next week

Wall Street is ending a wild week nearly where it began. More tests loom next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing a wild, whipsaw week for Wall Street with modest gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday, coming off its best day since 2022, trimming its loss for the week down to 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.
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