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Justice Minister David Lametti tables legislation to reform bail system

Justice Minister David Lametti tables legislation to reform bail system

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti introduced new legislation Tuesday morning to reform Canada's bail system, after months of calls for tougher laws from premiers, police and opposition.
B.C. wildfires put all of Fort St. John on alert, nearby areas on evacuation order

B.C. wildfires put all of Fort St. John on alert, nearby areas on evacuation order

The British Columbia Wildfire Service hopes calmer winds in the province's northeast will give it the break it needs to assess fires threatening Fort St. John. Evacuation alerts were issued in that city and the District of Taylor on Monday.
Remains found in Banff National Park belong to woman who vanished in 2020: police

Remains found in Banff National Park belong to woman who vanished in 2020: police

CALGARY — Police say remains found last week in Banff National Park are that of a woman who vanished nearly three years ago.
Trudeau meets with military personnel helping with Alberta wildfires

Trudeau meets with military personnel helping with Alberta wildfires

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped in Edmonton on Monday to meet with military personnel who are helping fight wildfires in Alberta as provincial officials said the hot, windy and dry conditions in the forecast are creating a "perfect storm."
Wildfire activity increases in Alberta as hot, dry conditions continue

Wildfire activity increases in Alberta as hot, dry conditions continue

The Alberta government says hot and dry conditions are expected to continue in the coming days, providing no relief for the roughly 2,500 people fighting wildfires in the province.
Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday

Union says WestJet pilots issue 72-hour strike notice, and plan job action Friday

CALGARY — WestJet pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company and the government, according to the union that represents them, and they warn the airline could be shut down right before the May long weekend.
Experts foresee more heat waves outside summer as May hot spell shatters records

Experts foresee more heat waves outside summer as May hot spell shatters records

The ongoing May heat wave that shattered almost 40 daily temperature records across B.C. and Alberta on Sunday should be seen as a warning of more out-of-season hot spells in the future, climatologists say.
Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.
Justice minister planning to introduce bail reforms this week

Justice minister planning to introduce bail reforms this week

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti and the federal government are expected to bring forward legislation to enact bail reform as early as Tuesday.
Watch: Seagull causes havoc inside a Vancouver family's apartment

Watch: Seagull causes havoc inside a Vancouver family's apartment

Yes, it pooped everywhere.
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