Members of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation marched through the streets of Campbell River, B.C., recently, warning that they are prepared to escalate their fight. “We really want to avoid any kind of social disruption, blockades, things of that nature, but they just felt like we’ve been continuously disrespected and ignored,” Chief Chris Roberts…
Researchers on the College of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Illness Group (VIDO) say they’re within the early phases of preclinical testing a hantavirus vaccine, with a number of years wanted for rollout. “Proper now we’re in early pre-clinical trials, so going into animal experiments simply to have a look at the immune response and to…
Saskatoon weather can change on a dime, but for now, it’s sunny skies and hot weather. With temperatures reaching as high as 35 C this week, the city is activating its Level 2 Extreme Heat Emergency Response Plan for the most vulnerable. Less than two weeks ago, there was snow on the ground in Saskatoon….
By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press Posted May 26, 2026 7:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar says there will be tariffs in place on Mexico and Canada even though the countries are part of a continental trade pact. Speaking at the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The BC SPCA says it is facing increased pressure due to more unhealthy pets coming into its care. The increased burden is adding financial strain and putting tension on the whole organization. Eight young dogs were recently rescued from a property in the Shuswap region, with seven…
Water pouring onto roadways and blocking visitors isn’t an unusual prevalence in northern Manitoba through the spring season and impacted communities are calling for change. The near-annual overflow onto Freeway 391 pressured the closure of the roadway for a number of days earlier this month. “We all know that there’s a drawback — there is…
As many post-secondary graduates return home for the summer, many parents may find themselves with a full nest again as Canadian youth struggle with a challenging job market. This begs the question — is having your kids staying home into adulthood less a sign of a “failure to launch,” as some used to call it, and…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has been called to Surrey after a man was shot by a Surrey police officer on Monday evening. Police said that at 7:34 p.m., they were called to a house in the 12200 block of Southpark Crescent for a report of…
President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina. The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups. It was Trump’s fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since…
A 17-year-old was reportedly rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering serious injuries from a shark bite while on a boat offshore near Galveston, Texas. Around 3:15 p.m. local time, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding the emergency and contacted the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance, according to NBC affiliate Click2Houston,…
