BCJun 26, 2025
B.C.'s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax 'recklessness'
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the growing spread of measles across Canada is "the sadly predictable outcome" of the "recklessness" of anti-vaccination politicians.
Eby says the disease is "no joke," given the potentially serious impact on those infected, and it's preventable with two vaccine shots.
He told a Vancouver news conference that the focus for provincial public health authorities now is to make sure that people who are not protected receive full vaccination.
The premier's response comes after Fraser Health said this week that three residents in Chilliwack have been confirmed
BCJun 26, 2025
Wildfire crews work to protect Dawson region from nearby blazes
Firefighters say more structural protection equipment will arrive in Yukon's Dawson City within the next few days to go by ferry to the community of West Dawson, where multiple fires are nearby.
There are 29 active wildfires in the Klondike, including nine that are under control or being held. An update from emergency officials says firefighting resources are stretched but recent rain has meant minimal growth, meaning crews could get closer to the flames.
The government says keeping the highways open remains a priority, but fires could mean closures on short notice.
CanadaJun 26, 2025
Canada brings seven citizens out of Israel, West Bank as most find their own way out
Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and the West Bank to Jordan on buses offered Wednesday.
Ottawa started offering evacuations from both regions later than some of its allies, and has taken note of low uptick from Canadians.
A chartered flight from Jordan left Tuesday for Athens with Canadians filling just 95 of the 265 seats Ottawa had arranged.
Consular officials continue to be stationed at countries bordering Iran, where Canada has no diplomatic presence, to help people find commercial routes home.
The department says it is aware of 800 Canadians leavin
CanadaJun 26, 2025
Bodies of three people missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in Quebec recovered
The search for three people who were unaccounted for after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec's North Shore came to an end late Wednesday night after police divers located their bodies in a lake.
Montreal-area company Airmedicsays Quebec's provincial police have found the bodies of its two missing crew members, along with a patient, in Lake Watshishou, located 1,000 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
"This confirmation has deeply moved our team," Airmedic said in a statement at around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
"A time of remembrance begins for the Airmedic family. We will take the time t
AlbertaJun 26, 2025
Man stabbed from behind at Abbotsford bus stop: police
Abbotsford police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was stabbed on Tuesday waiting to board a bus. A statement from police says the victim was was approached from behind by an unknown man and stabbed.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
The suspect, who fled on foot, is described as a man in his 40s, approximately 6 feet tall, with a slender build and dishevelled brown hair.
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