By Ashley Beherns Global News Posted August 9, 2026 12:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Emergency crews say they were called to a structure fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School in Saskatoon on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. The fire department says they observed heavy smoke and large…
VANCOUVER – Nathan Rourke knows he wasn’t at his best. After missing a pair of games with a left shoulder injury, the B.C. Lions quarterback admitted there were points during Saturday’s contest with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he “wasn’t trusting it.” “I think that’s just part of coming back and missing some time, and just…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The fast-moving Bald Range wildfire near Summerland gave some residents little time to escape with what matters most, including pets and livestock. A video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bald Range fire was mapped at more than 100 square kilometres on Saturday evening, just over 24 hours after it sparked near Summerland. The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens…
When the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. However, the Summerland area is home to many farms with livestock and once the area was put on evacuation order, all those animals needed to get out. One group, who has been responding to fires across…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Southeast District RCMP said there may be a possible fatality from the massive Summerland wildfire that sparked around 5:15 p.m. on Friday. In a release, RCMP said it had been made aware of one impacted resident from Meadow Valley who has reported a possible fatality. “Hazardous conditions…
A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president. The army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC. The groups did not accept the peace agreement that…
MONTREAL – Davis Alexander threw four touchdown passes and Tyson Philpot caught three of them as the Montreal Alouettes crushed the Edmonton Elks 48-30 in a statement win against one of the CFL’s best Saturday. Alexander was 22-for-28 passing for 352 yards with one interception while also rushing for his first major this year, improving…
B.C. declared a provincial state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire in the Okanagan forced thousands from their homes and officials warned of extremely dangerous fire conditions. Premier David Eby announced the declaration Saturday afternoon, saying the rapidly growing Bald Range fire marks a significant shift in the province’s wildfire situation. He said the lead…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size B.C. Premier David Eby is set to provide an update Saturday afternoon as crews continue battling fast-moving wildfires across the province. The briefing will include Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene, Forests Minister Ravi Parmar and senior officials with the BC Wildfire Service. The update comes as about…
