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Devastating from a burn home caused by the Walroy Lake wildfire in Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

2 small-town Manitoba women on front lines of wildfire recovery in B.C.

Volunteers contracted by B.C. government to run evacuation centres in Kelowna, Kamloops

  • Oct 2, 2023
Fencer Kirsten Hawkes poses for a portrait at a fencing studio Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in San Diego. The former elite fencer feels let down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after filing a complaint to the agency formed six years ago to combat sexual misconduct in Olympic sports. Hawkes’ former coach, who she accused of forcing an unwanted kiss on her and other abuse, never went on a list of the agency’s disciplinary database — not after SafeSport handed him a three-month probation, nor after the probation was overturned by an arbitrator. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Forced kiss claim reveals shortfalls of Olympics abuse-fighting agency

Former elite fencer Kirsten Hawkes says complaints process left her with ‘sense of helplessness’

FILE - Former Boston Red Sox player Tim Wakefield looks on before the start of a baseball game between the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Boston. The Boston Red Sox say announcer and former knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is undergoing treatment for a disease they did not specify and asked for fans to respect his privacy after his illness was outed without his consent by ex-teammate Curt Schilling. The team issued a statement on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, after Schilling said on a podcast that Wakefield had brain cancer. The news led to an outpouring of support for Wakefield – and criticism of Schilling. Wakefield is 57. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

Tim Wakefield, who revived the Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, dead at 57

Wakefield had brain cancer, according to an ex-teammate

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Five people have died in a crash in western Manitoba. RCMP say they responded along with local firefighters and EMS at 5 p.m. Saturday to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 83, about 19 kilometres south of Swan River, Man. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP in Manitoba say five dead after being ejected during SUV rollover

None of the passengers were wearing seatbelts, police say

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Five people have died in a crash in western Manitoba. RCMP say they responded along with local firefighters and EMS at 5 p.m. Saturday to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 83, about 19 kilometres south of Swan River, Man. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Crew members at a watercraft inspection site in Golden decontaminated a boat from Ontario that had invasive mussels on board. (Conservation Officer Service/Facebook)

Conservation dog detects invasive mussels on boat bound for B.C. waters

Boat quarantined for 30 days, owner fined $230

Crew members at a watercraft inspection site in Golden decontaminated a boat from Ontario that had invasive mussels on board. (Conservation Officer Service/Facebook)
<div>Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has found himself to be the subject of online criticism after he posted photos with Inuit alongside a caption about meeting with Algonquin Elders on Parliament Hill on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Poilievre rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld</div>

Poilievre called out for Truth and Reconciliation Day photos with Inuk elder

Conservative leader improperly identified elder in photo as Algonquin, not Inuk

<div>Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has found himself to be the subject of online criticism after he posted photos with Inuit alongside a caption about meeting with Algonquin Elders on Parliament Hill on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Poilievre rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld</div>
<div>Parks Canada says a bear attack in Alberta’s Banff National Park has left two people dead. Hidden Lake is seen in Banff National Park, Friday, Sept 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol</div>

2 killed in Banff bear attack, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

Rescue team had to travel by foot because weather prevented use of helicopter

<div>Parks Canada says a bear attack in Alberta’s Banff National Park has left two people dead. Hidden Lake is seen in Banff National Park, Friday, Sept 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol</div>
In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the Competition Bureau, alleging false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies. Suncor’s base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray Alta., on Monday June 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Environmental groups using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

Complaints allege false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies

In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the Competition Bureau, alleging false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies. Suncor’s base plant with upgraders in the oil sands in Fort McMurray Alta., on Monday June 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
People march together at the University of British Columbia for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The federal statutory holiday recognizes abuses suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Metis people at hundreds of state and church-run residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

‘A shared responsibility’: quotes from the 3rd Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds gathered across Canada to mark the day on Saturday

People march together at the University of British Columbia for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The federal statutory holiday recognizes abuses suffered by Inuit, First Nations and Metis people at hundreds of state and church-run residential schools. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe provides an update on illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province during a press conference at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, February 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Overdoses from smoking toxic drugs outpace B.C. prevention sites

Chief coroner says more supervised places required

Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe provides an update on illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province during a press conference at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, February 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, back left, scores his first goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of a pre-season NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Captain Hughes helps Vancouver Canucks power past Oilers 5-2

Di Giuseppe adds 3 points for hosts in win over Edmonton

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, back left, scores his first goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of a pre-season NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) is safe at third base after Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) can’t get to the throw during sixth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Toronto Blue Jays advance to MLB playoffs despite 7-5 loss to Rays

Jays clinch post-seaon berth after M’s fall to Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) is safe at third base after Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) can’t get to the throw during sixth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars meets with Canucks players and staff Saturday, Sept. 30 ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Photo Submitted)

‘Dream come true’: Williams Lake First Nation chief to dance at Canucks game

Chief Willie Sellars and William Lulua part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremonies

Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars meets with Canucks players and staff Saturday, Sept. 30 ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Photo Submitted)
A regimental funeral service will be held for Const. Rick O’Brien on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Langley Events Centre. (Special to The News)

Funeral details revealed for slain B.C. Mountie

A regimental funeral for Rick O’Brien will be on Oct. 4 at Langley Events Centre

A regimental funeral service will be held for Const. Rick O’Brien on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Langley Events Centre. (Special to The News)
Air Canada pilots are demonstrating at Toronto’s Pearson airport today, calling for better wages and working conditions as talks with the country’s biggest airline continue. Air Canada logos are seen on the tails of planes at the airport in Montreal, Que., Monday, June 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Air Canada pilots picket at Toronto’s Pearson airport as talks continue

The Air Line Pilots Association kick-started the bargaining process in June

Air Canada pilots are demonstrating at Toronto’s Pearson airport today, calling for better wages and working conditions as talks with the country’s biggest airline continue. Air Canada logos are seen on the tails of planes at the airport in Montreal, Que., Monday, June 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The Blue Jays logo is pictured ahead of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Sgt. Chantal Larocque, who is an officer with the Anishinabek Police Service, sang the national anthem on Saturday as part of the Major League Baseball team’s ceremony for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Indigenous police officer hopes to inspire with trilingual ‘O Canada’ at Jays game

Sgt. Chantal Larocque sang the national anthem for the team’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony

The Blue Jays logo is pictured ahead of MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Sgt. Chantal Larocque, who is an officer with the Anishinabek Police Service, sang the national anthem on Saturday as part of the Major League Baseball team’s ceremony for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at the State Department in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Stephanie Scarbrough

Blinken on Canada-India rift: ‘Those responsible must be held accountable’

Relations have plumbed new depths since Trudeau cited ‘credible’ intelligence linking India to Nijjar’s death

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at the State Department in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Stephanie Scarbrough
Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

He says his wife died because staff, doctors failed to disclose she had active abdominal bleeding

Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The maker of the popular video game Fortnite has begun compensating claims in a $2.75-million settlement to a Canadian class-action lawsuit over the inclusion of controversial “loot boxes” in the game. A boy plays “Fortnite” at his Chicago home on Oct. 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Martha Irvine

Epic Games, maker of ‘Fortnite’ video game, begins $2.75M settlement payout

The class action was certified by the Supreme Court of British Columbia

The maker of the popular video game Fortnite has begun compensating claims in a $2.75-million settlement to a Canadian class-action lawsuit over the inclusion of controversial “loot boxes” in the game. A boy plays “Fortnite” at his Chicago home on Oct. 6, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Martha Irvine
Dozens of health care professionals across the country are fighting the federal government in court for legal access to psychedelics, namely psilocybin mushrooms, to start offering therapeutic treatments in their practices. Psilocybin mushrooms sit on a drying rack in the Uptown Fungus lab in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Craig Mitchell

Federal court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access

Health-care professionals want exemption to take magic mushrooms themselves in ‘experiential training’

Dozens of health care professionals across the country are fighting the federal government in court for legal access to psychedelics, namely psilocybin mushrooms, to start offering therapeutic treatments in their practices. Psilocybin mushrooms sit on a drying rack in the Uptown Fungus lab in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Craig Mitchell