Lytton, B.C., man describes harrowing evacuation before Saw Creek fire destroyed his home

The Saw Creek fire, discovered on June 19, continues to burn out of control just south of Lytton — the village in B.C.’s Interior that was destroyed by wildfire around this time five years ago.
Toronto siblings win 'life-changing' $75M in LOTTO MAX jackpot

Two Toronto siblings who came to Canada with dreams of a better life have won $75 million in a LOTTO MAX draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commisson has announced.
Shooter, 7 others sentenced to decades in prison after violent incident at Texas ICE facility

A man who shot and wounded a police officer during a protest outside a Texas immigration centre last year was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison Tuesday, while other protesters accused of having links to antifa were given multiple decades in federal prison.
Actress Christina Ricci shares post condemning Tonight Show interview of fighter Conor McGregor

Actress Christina Ricci shared a post criticizing late-night host Jimmy Fallon after the latter interviewed mixed martial artist Conor McGregor on his show. In 2024, an Irish civil court jury found McGregor liable for sexual assault at a 2018 Dublin party.
Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as new head coach after NHL wraps conduct investigation

Babcock signed a two-year, $8 million US contract with the Blue Jackets on July 1, 2023, but resigned just before the start of training camp amid an investigation into reports invading the privacy of his players.
Why B.C. isn't cheering on the provincial and federal 'bailout' of the housing sector

A week after the federal and provincial governments announced new subsidies for the development sector, mayors in British Columbia say the details are as empty as the province's thousands of unsold condo units.
Global shares fall as tech stocks tumble

Futures for major U.S. indexes pointed down before the opening bell on Tuesday, while global markets mostly tumbled. Japan's Nikkei lost 3.6 per cent and South Korea's KOSPI lost 10 per cent, while European markets had somewhat smaller swings.
Israeli gunfire kills 2 in south Lebanon, Civil Defence says

Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanon's Civil Defence and state media said, the first reported fatalities resulting from Israeli fire in Lebanon in three days.
Several First Nations sign deal with Ottawa, Ontario to own part of a nuclear reactor

Several Ontario First Nations are set to become owners of a new nuclear reactor after striking a commercial partnership with the federal and provincial governments.
Surrey, B.C., extortionist told police that Bishnoi contractor paid $3K for fiery attack

Three Indian nationals jailed earlier this month for their roles in a fiery attack on a South Surrey home in February were paid $1,000 each by a subcontractor for the Bishnoi gang, according to a record of their sentencing.