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The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether to hear a British Columbia appeal related to a mineral claims case. The case intersects with B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, passed in November 2019, which enshrines the UN declaration on Indigenous rights as the province's framework for reconciliation. The outcome could have significant implications for how Indigenous rights are balanced against resource extraction in B.C. and potentially across Canada.
A mineral rights dispute could reshape how Indigenous consent shapes resource decisions across Canada.
A new study set to be published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry found that chinook salmon in British Columbia's Lower Fraser River are being exposed to a concerning mix of pharmaceuticals, caffeine, and fire retardants. The research is believed to be the largest chemical screening of its kind conducted in the region. Scientists say this cocktail of contaminants poses a significant risk to the already vulnerable chinook salmon population.
B.C.'s chinook salmon are swimming through a chemical soup — and a landmark study says it's putting them at risk.
The Competition Bureau is urging Canadians to be cautious when purchasing tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will host 13 games in Canada. The warning comes as demand for tickets is expected to be high, raising the risk of scams and fraudulent sales. Fans are advised to stay vigilant to avoid being deceived by bad actors.
With World Cup fever rising, Canada's competition watchdog flags the ticket-scam threat before you open your wallet.
A Canadian lawful access bill would require companies to retain user metadata for up to one year, giving police the ability to request it with a warrant. Officials say the legislation does not allow authorities to read the content of communications like emails. However, privacy experts are raising concerns that mandatory metadata retention is itself a significant privacy issue, even without direct access to message content.
Your digital footprints could be stored for a year — here's what that means for your privacy.
Newfoundland bars have been transformed into lively watch parties as fans rally behind Alex Newhook and the Montreal Canadiens during their playoff run. The hometown pride for the N.L.-born Habs forward has drawn crowds so enthusiastic that bar owners are comparing the atmosphere to Montreal's Bell Centre. Even some Toronto Maple Leafs fans have quietly shown up to cheer for Newhook.
Newfoundland is bleeding bleu-blanc-rouge for one of their own — and even Leafs fans won't stay away.
Immigration lawyers in Canada are reporting a surge in inquiries from Americans interested in obtaining Canadian citizenship, following changes introduced by Bill C-3 to Canada's citizenship act. The legislative amendments appear to be making Canadian citizenship more accessible or attractive to American applicants. The trend suggests growing cross-border interest in Canadian residency and citizenship options.
Bill C-3 is sparking a wave of American interest in Canadian citizenship — your morning reminder of Canada's quiet allure.
Global Okanagan aired its evening news broadcast at 5:30 p.m. on May 20. No specific story details are available from the provided content. This appears to be a standard local newscast listing.
A local evening broadcast with no details to unpack this morning.
An investigation is underway near London, Ontario to determine whether a tornado touched down during a severe storm on Tuesday that downed trees and damaged vehicles. Canada has already recorded 8 tornadoes so far this season. Meteorologists are assessing how the current tornado season is shaping up compared to historical norms.
Stormy skies over Ontario raise questions about Canada's tornado season as investigators probe a possible London twister.
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