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Parks Canada says a rare white grizzly bear and her cubs have died after separate car crashes in Yoho National Park, B.C., on June 6, 2024. The bear, designated GB178 and known as “Nakoda,” is seen with her cubs in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Canada

Rare B.C. white grizzly, cubs die after being hit by cars

Yoho National Park’s Nokoda dead after separate incidents on the same day, parks officials say

Parks Canada says a rare white grizzly bear and her cubs have died after separate car crashes in Yoho National Park, B.C., on June 6, 2024. The bear, designated GB178 and known as “Nakoda,” is seen with her cubs in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Canada
Haines Junction, Yukon on Friday, August 26, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

1 dead after small plane crashes at remote Yukon airport

Cessna U206G went down in Haines Junction, 155 kilometres west of Whitehorse

Haines Junction, Yukon on Friday, August 26, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend’s Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada’s trade and climate policy. The first provisional results for the European Parliament elections are projected on a large screen during an election event at the European Parliament in Brussels, Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Harry Nakos

As Europe steps right, Canada wonders about the impact on climate, trade

Growing populism could see a more insular approach from Europe: analyst

A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend’s Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada’s trade and climate policy. The first provisional results for the European Parliament elections are projected on a large screen during an election event at the European Parliament in Brussels, Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Harry Nakos
Macklin Celebrini, the expected No. 1 pick in the NHL draft to the San Jose Sharks, speaks with reporters prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)

NHL poster boy McDavid meets with top prospect, B.C.’s Celebrini

Expected top pick for coming NHL draft appreciated chance to chat with the 3-time league MVP

Macklin Celebrini, the expected No. 1 pick in the NHL draft to the San Jose Sharks, speaks with reporters prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (28) waits for the puck during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Panthers 2 wins from Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series

Game 3 goes in Edmonton on Thursday night

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (28) waits for the puck during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Premier David Eby Monday called on Ottawa to match support for Quebec when it comes to supporting the needs of immigrants in B.C. (Black Press Media files)

B.C. Premier Eby slams Ottawa’s immigration offer to Quebec

Eby frustrated after Ottawa gives Ottawa $750M to deal with surge of immigration

Premier David Eby Monday called on Ottawa to match support for Quebec when it comes to supporting the needs of immigrants in B.C. (Black Press Media files)
This map of Ocean Networks Canada’s offshore NEPTUNE cabled networks shows arrival times of the tsunami waves caused by the Tonga volcano. (Photo courtesy of Ocean Networks Canada)

B.C. scientists headed to the bottom of the ocean floor as it reforms

Research jaunt studying and transmitting images from earthquake swarm site off Vancouver Island

  • Jun 10, 2024
This map of Ocean Networks Canada’s offshore NEPTUNE cabled networks shows arrival times of the tsunami waves caused by the Tonga volcano. (Photo courtesy of Ocean Networks Canada)
The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024, in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Wildfire that evacuated Fort Nelson now listed as under control

123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C. is not expected to grow beyond its current boundary

The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024, in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
The union representing more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees says workers are set to strike on Friday if a deal is not reached with the federal government by then. CBSA officers investigate a vehicle crossing at the Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario Friday, June 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett

Canadian border strike deadline pushed back as talks continue

Public Service Alliance of Canada says it has moved its strike deadline to Friday at 12:01 a.m.

The union representing more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees says workers are set to strike on Friday if a deal is not reached with the federal government by then. CBSA officers investigate a vehicle crossing at the Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario Friday, June 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
Israeli soldiers move near the Israeli-Gaza border as seen from southern Israel, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

UN resolution endorses ceasefire plan aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war

Resolution approved overwhelmingly with 14 of the 15 Security Council members voting in favor

Israeli soldiers move near the Israeli-Gaza border as seen from southern Israel, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Fans will have to wait to see who makes it to the final of the Canadian Championship. Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, front third right, and Ryan Gauld, front second right, hoist the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated CF Montreal 2-1 during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dates released for B.C. semi-final setting up Canadian soccer championship

Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC to meet on July 10 and Aug. 27

Fans will have to wait to see who makes it to the final of the Canadian Championship. Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, front third right, and Ryan Gauld, front second right, hoist the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated CF Montreal 2-1 during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. is shown from a helicopter, in this handout image provided by North Shore Rescue, taken on Wednesday June 5, 2024. North Shore Rescue crews search for three mountaineers missing since May 31 in the Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-North Shore Rescue

Searchers scan aerial video for clues about missing B.C. climbers

Mountaineers last seen May 31, physical search near Squamish temporarily suspended

The Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. is shown from a helicopter, in this handout image provided by North Shore Rescue, taken on Wednesday June 5, 2024. North Shore Rescue crews search for three mountaineers missing since May 31 in the Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-North Shore Rescue
McGill University is shown in Montreal on Friday, October 13, 2023. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Universities warn of foreign influence registry’s ‘chilling effect’

Institutions concerned about their ability to track individual research collaborations

McGill University is shown in Montreal on Friday, October 13, 2023. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins speaks to the media following Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after ‘encouraging’ loss in Stanley Cup opener

‘We did a lot of good things, we couldn’t find a way to beat them’

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins speaks to the media following Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Cameron Dukes (11) throws the ball during first half CFL action against the B.C. Lions, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Cameron Dukes throws 3 TDs as Argos beat B.C. Lions 35-27

Turnovers plague Leos in their CFL season opener

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Cameron Dukes (11) throws the ball during first half CFL action against the B.C. Lions, in Toronto, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
When wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui last summer, killing more than 100 people and destroying 2,200 buildings, many local residents didn’t know the extent of the disaster for days. Crosses honoring victims killed in a recent wildfire are posted along the Lahaina Bypass in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 21, 2023. Evacuation orders in Lahaina were complicated by a telecommunications blackout, caused by the downing of all cellular and landline fibre and copper lines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jae C. Hong

From Hawaii to B.C., wildfires underscore resiliency challenges for telecoms

Fires can knock out power and telephone lines, hindering communication efforts

When wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui last summer, killing more than 100 people and destroying 2,200 buildings, many local residents didn’t know the extent of the disaster for days. Crosses honoring victims killed in a recent wildfire are posted along the Lahaina Bypass in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 21, 2023. Evacuation orders in Lahaina were complicated by a telecommunications blackout, caused by the downing of all cellular and landline fibre and copper lines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jae C. Hong
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, right, stops a shot on goal by Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97) during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Bobrovsky makes 32 saves, Panthers blank Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final

Teams return to action for Game 2 Tuesday in Florida

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, right, stops a shot on goal by Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97) during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
An Atlantic salmon is shown at a fish farm near Campbell River, B.C. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS /Jonathan Hayward

Federal court rejects bid to review not renewing licences of B.C. fish farms

The application was launched by the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai nations

An Atlantic salmon is shown at a fish farm near Campbell River, B.C. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS /Jonathan Hayward
People gather outside the Provincial Court of British Columbia to support the Drug User Liberation Front in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Police say 2 Vancouver drug policy advocates charged with trafficking

Police executed search warrants on DULF’s Downtown Eastside offices last October

People gather outside the Provincial Court of British Columbia to support the Drug User Liberation Front in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ibrahim Ali sticks fingers in ears as victim’s dad tells court of his torment

Ali received a mandatory life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years

The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck