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Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

The stretch of semi-rural land on No. 6 Road in Richmond, B.C., is home to blueberry farms, multimillion-dollar mansions and an 18-hole golf course.
Top officer says Canada's laws are 'inadequate' to fight cross-border crime

Top officer says Canada's laws are 'inadequate' to fight cross-border crime

VICTORIA — The head of the Canada's police chiefs association says they are guided by "outdated and inadequate" laws that were never designed to take on the current criminal landscape that no longer respects international borders.
Satellite images reveal conditions that contributed to 'catastrophic' wildfire season

Satellite images reveal conditions that contributed to 'catastrophic' wildfire season

WINNIPEG — Images from space and artificial intelligence can help detect areas prone to extreme wildfires, researchers suggest, after satellite photos showed dry parts of Manitoba ahead of its devastating wildfire season.
Montreal public health says one heat-related death reported since Sunday

Montreal public health says one heat-related death reported since Sunday

MONTREAL — One heat-related death has been reported to Montreal's public health department since a period of extreme heat hit the city on Sunday.
Museums saw 15 per cent spike in attendance after Canada Strong Pass introduced

Museums saw 15 per cent spike in attendance after Canada Strong Pass introduced

OTTAWA — National galleries and museums across the country have seen a 15 per cent increase in attendance so far this summer, after the federal government introduced free or discounted admission through the new Canada Strong Pass.
Fourth man charged after 44 people, mostly Haitians, found in truck by U.S. border

Fourth man charged after 44 people, mostly Haitians, found in truck by U.S. border

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a fourth person has been charged in an alleged human smuggling operation after 44 people were found in "horrific" conditions inside a cube truck earlier this month in Quebec near the United States border.
Cancer survivor celebrates birthday by paying for patients' hospital parking

Cancer survivor celebrates birthday by paying for patients' hospital parking

At the entrance of a London hospital, Krystyna Locke fronts a banner with loopy cursive letters that says, "Happy birthday to me. Your parking is free.
Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs

Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say.
Burn bans and water restrictions in place in Ottawa area as dry conditions persist

Burn bans and water restrictions in place in Ottawa area as dry conditions persist

OTTAWA — Tourists visiting the nation's capital were hunting for shade on Tuesday afternoon, leaving sun-drenched benches and chairs empty along Sparks Street as temperatures spiked to 34 degrees.
Bulk carrier Federal Yamaska runs aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

Bulk carrier Federal Yamaska runs aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

MONTREAL — The Canadian Coast Guard says a 180-metre bulk carrier has run aground in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal. A spokesman for the coast guard says the Federal Yamaska ran aground near Verchères, Que., at around 5:45 a.m.