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Collision in western Quebec leaves 2 dead
15 Aug 2026
Two people are dead following a collision on route 105 in the Outaouais Friday afternoon that left multiple others injured, according to Quebec provincial police.
Mississauga man, 36, faces new charges in human trafficking investigation, police say
15 Aug 2026
A Mississauga man accused of human trafficking is facing additional charges after two more alleged victims came forward, Toronto police say.
Manitoba aiming to complete safety upgrades around Sturgeon Falls next month
15 Aug 2026
The Manitoba government has unveiled more details about planned safety upgrades to an area of Whiteshell Provincial Park where two brothers drowned this summer.
Brady Oliveira leads the way, as Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat winless Ottawa Redblacks
15 Aug 2026
Brady Oliveira rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, while adding another 80 through the air to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 33-21 victory over the winless Ottawa Redblacks at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday.
Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital set to open new pediatric surgery clinic
15 Aug 2026
The Stollery Children's Hospital held an event on Friday to celebrate the completion of its new pediatric surgery clinic.
Alberta RCMP say serious collisions on Highway 627 increasing, area residents want changes
15 Aug 2026
A fourth fatal collision in the past year on Highway 627 southwest of Edmonton has local residents calling for additional safety measures.
'Ridiculous, racist' remark leads to member’s exit from Alberta Prosperity Project events
15 Aug 2026
A member of the prominent pro-separation group the Alberta Prosperity Project has “resigned” after he used a racial slur at an event on Thursday where the group presented a draft constitution for an independent Alberta.
Residents describe returning home as fire evacuation orders lift in Okanagan
15 Aug 2026
On Friday, evacuation orders were lifted for 2,400 residences around the Quilpituk Creek fire zone, as well as in Peachland and Trout Creek where the Bald Range fire continues to burn.
Metro Vancouver regional parks could be impacted over weekend due to workers' strike
15 Aug 2026
The union representing outside workers at the Metro Vancouver Regional District says that it's pulling workers off the job this weekend, impacting services in 24 regional parks.
After months of debate, East Kootenay will stop changing clocks and stay on mountain daylight time year-round
15 Aug 2026
The Regional District of East Kootenay voted 12-3 to stop changing clocks twice a year and stay on Mountain Daylight Time, keeping the region aligned with Alberta year-round.
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