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BCAug 14, 2023

Helicopter crash near Enderby sent four people to hospital

Four people have been hospitalized after a helicopter crashed near B.C.'s Enderby.B.C. Emergency Health Services said that they received a call around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday about a helicopter that crashed in the Shuswap River near Mebel Lake Resort.After the incident, seven ambulances reached the spot and the paramedics admitted four people to the hospital after giving first aid.The condition of all of them is said to be stable.People living near the scene said that when they suddenly saw the plane descend from the sky and plunge straight into the river, they ran and pulled two people out of t
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BCAug 11, 2023

B.C. Hydro so far approved 2000 applications for free air conditioners

B.C. Hydro is now accepting applications for government-funded air conditioners for low-income residents.B.C. government had promised to distribute 8,000 air conditioning units in the next three years.Online applications started for people who live in apartments or condos.B.C. Hydro spokesperson said they had approved 2,000 of the 3,000 applications they received from low-income households as of last week.It is worth mentioning that B.C. government has decided to provide free air conditioners to thousands of low-income people amid the rising heat.In this regard, $10 million will be spent by th
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CanadaAug 11, 2023

10,000 Kia cars recalled; drivers told to park away from buildings due to fire risk

A recall of 10,000 Kia cars has been issued in Canada and drivers have been asked to park the vehicles away from buildings due to the risk of fire.In the notice issued by Transport Canada, three models of Kia have been recalled. These include 2023 model Soul, Sportage and 2023-2024 model Seltos.Transport Canada said in a statement that a total of 10,757 vehicles sold by the Kia company in Canada have been recalled.According to the notice, the recalled vehicles may have defects in some electrical components, and may cause fire due to short-circuit and overheating.Kia advises drivers to park aff
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CanadaAug 11, 2023

Rent rates in Canada broke all previous records in July

In the month of July, the rent rate in Canada has broken all previous records.According to data from Rentals.ca and research firm Urbanation, the average rent in Canada was $2,078 in July, which is 8.9% more than July last year.This is the fastest increase in rent during the last three months.The reason for the increase in rent is considered to be post-secondary students signing leases before the fall, population growth, and interest rate increase that forced people are to put off their idea of buying houses.
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CanadaAug 09, 2023

Ontario Greenbelt development plans were 'biased': A.G. report

The Ontario government's process for selecting safe greenbelt land for housing development was heavily influenced by a small group of developers with good ties to the government, a new report from Ontario's auditor general has revealed.A 95-page report released on Wednesday by Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk reviewed how the state government chose to exclude 810,000 hectares of farmland, forest and wetlands from the Greenbelt, which stretches from Niagara Falls to Peterborough.Lysyk explained that the selection process was not controlled by non-partisan public servants but primarily by Housing Mi
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BCAug 09, 2023

All evacuation orders lifted around Osoyoos wildfire

B.C. Wildfire officials say the wildfires that have spread from Washington to B.C. do not appear to be in danger of spreading further.Therefore, all evacuation orders issued due to the wildfires in Osoyoos have now been lifted.It is worth mentioning that due to this fire, an area of 71 square kilometers has been burnt.At the height of the fire, about 700 properties were evacuated and about 2,000 were placed on evacuation alert.
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BCAug 09, 2023

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Details of new contracts between workers and their employers at 30 of B.C.'s ports have now been made public.The details of this contract have been released by Canada Industrial Relations Board.The 4-year agreement includes a 5% salary hike for the next two years and a 4% salary hike for the following two years.There was a disagreement between the two parties regarding awarding the contract to a third party for the maintenance work.Now it has also been agreed on this issue that the workers working at the ports will be given training to do maintenance.
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AlbertaAug 09, 2023

Drivers must slow to 60 km/h when passing roadside workers in Alberta

Alberta drivers will be expected to stop and slow down when stopped by roadside workers, or face a $243 fine and points against their license.From the beginning of September, the Traffic Safety Act will be expanded to include protecting roadside workers from injuries and collisions while on the job.Drivers in the lane closest to the roadside worker will have to do 60 km/h when the lights flash.Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen said the government wants to protect police, paramedics, maintenance workers and tow truck drivers so they can get home safely at the
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CanadaAug 08, 2023

Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa's 2035 clean power target to access funding

Provinces across Canada may have to agree to a 2035 'clean power' goal set by the federal government in order to receive billions of dollars in funding from Ottawa.This is because the federal government is now considering limiting tax credits and grants for power projects to states committing to zero-emission power projects.At the same time, Alberta has protested several times, saying that it will not be possible for it to meet this target before 2050.The Trudeau government's Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault made it clear in a document released on T

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AlbertaJul 17, 2026

Nearly 32 million illegal cigarettes seized in Edmonton, Alberta regulator says

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says investigators seized nearly 32 million contraband cigarettes during searches at a commercial property in northwest Edmonton last month, marking the largest tobacco seizure in the regulator's history. According to an AGLC statement, the cigarettes have an estimated retail value of more than $29 million. The regulator said the seizure also prevented an estimated $9 million in avoided provincial tobacco taxes. AGLC said the investigation involved searches at a commercial property in northwest Edmonton. No additional details about arrests or charges
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AlbertaJul 17, 2026

Naheed Nenshi to run in Calgary riding in 2027 Alberta election

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he will seek election in a Calgary constituency in the 2027 provincial election, ending his plan to seek re-election in Edmonton-Strathcona. In a letter released Thursday to constituents in Edmonton-Strathcona, Nenshi said he remains grateful to represent the riding but wants to return to the city where he grew up and spent much of his professional and political career, including 11 years as Calgary's mayor. He also said the Alberta NDP must win more seats in Calgary if it hopes to form government. Nenshi said he has not yet selected a Calgary riding becau
AlbertaJul 16, 2026

Record rainfall drenches Edmonton as June sets all-time precipitation mark

Environment and Climate Change Canada says Edmonton has experienced an unusually wet start to the summer, with June setting a new monthly rainfall record and above-average precipitation continuing into July. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, 264 millimetres of rain fell in Edmonton during June, surpassing the previous record of 216 millimetres that was set in 1914. The agency says total rainfall for June and July has now reached approximately 360 millimetres. The wet weather marks a sharp contrast to Alberta's typical summer conditions, which are often dominated by wildfire s
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BCJul 16, 2026

Police renew appeal to locate missing North Vancouver woman last seen July 7

North Vancouver RCMP are renewing their appeal for the public's help in locating 46-year-old Mihaela Ududec, who has been missing since July 7. According to a North Vancouver RCMP news release, investigators have confirmed through video evidence that Ududec was last seen at 3:03 p.m. on July 7 in the 100 block of West Keith Road. Police have released a CCTV image showing what she was wearing in the hope that someone may recognize her or provide information about her whereabouts. She was last seen wearing a purple T-shirt, blue jeans, black Nike shoes and a grey hat."Our Investigative Support S
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BCJul 16, 2026

Federal government unveils Vancouver port strategy focused on trade growth and major infrastructure

Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon on Friday announced the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy, a federal initiative aimed at expanding Canada's trade capacity through the Port of Vancouver and strengthening transportation infrastructure on the West Coast. According to the federal government, the strategy includes advancing the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project in Delta and referring Alberta's proposed West Coast oil pipeline project to the Major Projects Office for an expedited review under a single regulatory approval process. The government said the initiative is intended to