Unpublished Newswire
Some wildfire evacuees in B.C. are being asked to leave their hotel rooms to make way for prebooked guests as local establishments struggle to balance the urgent needs of those forced from their homes with the necessity of running a business.Some 4,700 people were ordered evacuated a little more than a week ago near Fort Nelson, B.C., because of a fast-moving wildfire. Provincial officials said Friday that although cooler temperatures and rain have helped, it’s still too soon to estimate when people can return home.
May 19, 2024 - 16:28 | Hannah Link | The Globe and Mail
A recent video published on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s X (formerly Twitter) account amassed more than four million views in the first 48 hours. It’s not clear if the video – which doubles down on the Liberal claim that only 0.13 per cent of Canadians will be affected by proposed tax changes to the capital gains inclusion rate – has done more harm than good.The Prime Minister’s message is not the only view being circulated. Many Canadians disagree with the nature of the tax change, others with the description of how many people it will affect and, of course, some voters just hate it...
May 19, 2024 - 16:23 | Preet Banerjee | The Globe and Mail
Alek Manoah was superb for seven scoreless innings, striking out seven, as the Toronto Blue Jays fended off the Tampa Bays Rays 5-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
May 19, 2024 - 16:12 | | Global News - Ottawa
A free promotional tumbler handed out with Nütrl beverages at Ontario's alcohol retailer is being recalled over safety concerns.
May 19, 2024 - 15:23 | | Global News - Ottawa
All season long, the Vancouver Canucks have preached resilience.Now comes the ultimate test.
May 19, 2024 - 15:06 | Gemma Karstens-Smith | The Globe and Mail
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in British Columbia says four homes have been lost in a wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Nelson more than a week ago.In an update posted late Saturday, the municipality says forecasted rain has provided “a window for progress,” but problematic drought conditions remain.
May 19, 2024 - 15:04 | | The Globe and Mail
