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'Like doomsday': Thousands flee explosive B.C. wildfire as RCMP report possible death
PENTICTON — RCMP in British Columbia say they are investigating a possible fatality in the explosive wildfire near Summerland in the Okanagan that has triggered a provincial state of emergency and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
The Canadian Press
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Tornado near Kemptville on Aug. 2 confirmed
Northern Tornadoes Project researchers classified the Aug. 2 storm as EF0, the low end of the ranking system.
Ottawa Citizen
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'Targeted' Surrey, B.C., shooting leaves man in hospital: police
Surrey, B.C., police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man in hospital.
CBC
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Reported tornadoes strike Ontario during Saturday’s severe storms
Widespread thunderstorms across southern Ontario on Saturday resulted in at least two tornado reports across the region
The Weather Network
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B.C. declares state of emergency over wildfires
The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency after a ferocious wildfire forced 20,000 people out of two communities along Okanagan Lake. (Aug. 8, 2026)
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Police investigate possible fatality in explosive B.C. wildfire
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia’s south Okanagan region has forced 20,000 people out of their homes in the Peachland and Summerland areas. Police have said they were investigating a possible fatality in the blaze that erupted Friday. (Aug. 8, 2026)
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3 cases of E. coli linked to Calgary water park
Three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli have been associated with the Prairie Winds Park water park facilities. As CBC's Jo Horwood reports, the park voluntarily closed for a week as public health officials investigate the source of the infection.
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Helicopter crash near forest tourist spot kills four in Rio de Janeiro
Four people were killed Saturday when a helicopter crashed in a forested area in Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said, the second helicopter crash event in less than two months in the city. Rio de Janeiro’s mayor Eduardo Cavalieri said he has called the president of ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency) asking for immediate actions, recalling the frequency of helicopter crashes. (AP Video: Diarlei Rodrigues and Lucas Dumphreys)
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'Active search' underway amid possible drowning at B.C.'s Cultus Lake
RCMP said they were called to reports of a possible drowning at Cultus Lake, near Chilliwack, B.C., on Saturday.
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How Peachland, B.C., is preparing for wildfire evacuations
Mayor Patrick Van Minsel explains the work underway to keep everyone safe as his community deals with approaching flames while housing evacuees from other areas.
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Ukraine mourns death of volunteer who spent more than two decades recovering bodies of civilians and soldiers
Ukraine paid tribute on Saturday to Oleksii Yukov, a man known as the “collector of souls" for his volunteer work spending more than two decades recovering the bodies of civilians and soldiers, many of them Russian, including those killed in the fighting in Ukraine so that they could receive proper burial. (AP Video: Serhii Rozov)
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"He's a fighter": Calgary boy remains in medically induced coma after near-drowning in B.C. river
A nine-year-old Calgarian boy remains in a medically induced coma after nearly drowning in the Shuswap River during an August long weekend family vacation.
Calgary Herald
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'Oh, it's broken again' — Water main rupture and sinkhole affect 20 Bowness businesses
A sizeable sinkhole linked to a water main break opened up on Bowness Road Saturday, with water outages affecting 20 businesses.
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The latest on the wildfire burning near Summerland, B.C.
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased out of their homes by an explosive wildfire that sprang up Friday.
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What is a state of emergency? How these orders help in a crisis
States of emergency are ominous-sounding orders often issued by political leaders during bad weather and big events. Here’s why they’re so common.
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Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin
Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family.
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B.C. wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate
Thousands of residents in the British Columbia communities of Summerland and Peachland have been chased out of their homes by an explosive wildfire that sprang up Friday. (Aug. 8, 2026)
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A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president. The army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC. (AP Video: Marko Alvarez)
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After a decade in business, Orléans brewery shuts down
Owners of the Orléans Brewing Co. bid farewell in a social media post on Aug. 5.
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ByWard Market District Authority issues lease breach notice to market vendors over posters
The poster included an image of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe next to a QR code and urged people to email the mayor with a request to repeal what it described as renoviction plans.
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AP top stories August 8
Here's the latest for Friday, Aug. 8th: U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General; Iran issues new demands to reopen theStrait of Hormuz; Relatives of Thailand school shooting victims collect the bodies in Bangkok; Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, dies at 68.
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Wildfire state of emergency gives B.C. these powers
B.C. Premier David Eby details the powers a provincewide state of emergency allows, including travel restrictions and bans against price gouging for specific resources.
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Emergency alert issued as shooting suspect arrested near Halifax
An armed man linked to a rural Nova Scotia shooting has been arrested in Bedford, N.S., after triggering a local emergency alert. CBC's Giuliana Grillo explains what happened.
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Premier's briefing described Summerland, B.C., fire 'like a bomb'
Officials compared 'remarkable escalation' in wildfire activity around Summerland, B.C., to a bomb blast during a briefing, B.C. Premier David Eby said. The province has declared a state of emergency.
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Candlelight vigil in Islamabad for 10 climbers who lost their lives on Broad Peak
A candlelight vigil was held in Islamabad on Saturday for the 10 climbers, which included renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who lost their lives on Broad Peak. Nepal's ambassador to Pakistan Rita Dhital was among those who attended the event in Pakistan's capital. (AP Video: Muhammad Yousaf)
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20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire burns homes
More than 20,000 people were forced to evacuate communities along Okanagan Lake as the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire surged toward Summerland and Peachland. (Aug. 8, 2026)
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Three cases of E. coli linked to Calgary water park prompt closure
The Prairie Winds water park in northeast Calgary is temporarily closed after three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) were linked to the facility.
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Sea surface temperatures are vital to global weather patterns
The temperature of the ocean can vary greatly over short distances, significantly affecting the weather from one region to the next
HealthCalgary water playground temporarily closed after 3 cases of E. coli reported
Alberta health inspectors are investigating three cases of E. coli they say are linked to the water park facilities at Prairie Winds Park in northeast Calgary. The city-run water park features a wading pool and a spray park. The city closed it Aug. 7, with the goal of reopening it in one week after further testing and cleaning is done. In a public alert issued Friday, the province said people who visited the water park between July 25 and Aug. 4 may have been exposed to Shiga toxin-producing E.
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Fast-moving fires prompt state of emergency in B.C.
B.C. Premier David Eby says a provincial state of emergency has been declared as wildfires spread quickly in several communities, saying it will give emergency officials the specific tools needed to keep residents safe.
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1 person in unstable condition following West Broadway assault
One person was taken to hospital in unstable condition after an assault in Winnipeg's West Broadway area on Saturday morning.
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Flight to Toronto cancelled over child standing on seat: Porter Airlines
A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.
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Living Prairie Museum celebrates 50th year with announcement of new revitalization project
A new revitalization project for the Living Prairie Museum was announced today as the museum celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Val-David Que., Pride flag vandalized 4 times during Pride Week
The mayor of Val-David in Quebec's Laurentians region says the recent vandalism of a rainbow Pride flag in the town won't stop the municipality from marking Pride Week.
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual N.L. Folk Festival
It might be a scaled-down reset year for the event, but that didn’t seem to matter to the hundreds of people who gathered at Bannerman Park in St. John’s to take in the festival.
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Community leader Alaya McIvor remembered as 'staunch advocate' for MMIWG2S+ families in Manitoba: minister
Alaya McIvor, a prominent Manitoba-based advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit individuals, is being remembered as a generous and passionate person who fought to make a difference for families that have lost loved ones.
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Six months in, what do passengers think of the Eglinton LRT?
It has been six months since the long anticipated Eglinton LRT finally opened. From cutting commute times to easier connectivity across town, many commuters say it has delivered. But as Trishla Parekh explains, some business owners along the route say they're still recovering from its construction.
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Taste of the Danforth returns after two-year hiatus
Taste of the Danforth is back after a two-year hiatus. Funding from all three levels of government made the return possible. The street festival is expected to draw big crowds and road closures are in effect this weekend. CBC’s Naama Weingarten reports.
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No correctional officers in Alberta had died in-transport until Thursday's triple fatal east of Edmonton
'Road escorts and transfers are simply another part of the oath we accept when we put on the uniform'
Edmonton Journal
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Tornado formed north of Kemptville last weekend, researchers say
Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado hit an area near Kemptville, Ont., during a major storm on Aug. 2.
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Senior dead after overnight house fire in Etobicoke: Toronto Fire
A man in his 60s is dead after an overnight house fire in Etobicoke. Fire crews arrived on scene to find the garage and basement of the home in flames. CBC's Mercedes Gaztambide has the details.
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Vernon, B.C., gas station agent gets emotional describing wildfire impact
Robert Bryant, a gas station agent helping evacuees in Vernon, B.C., says he's heard many stories about the devastating impact of the wildfires burning in the region. The gas station where he works has shipped in water and is housing evacuees in its parking lot as they flee the flames.
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Police end shelter-in-place order in Kinngait, Nunavut
Police in Kinngait, Nunavut, on Saturday ended a shelter-in-place order in force since the day before.
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Sunflower Sea Star and Moon Jelly
We're taking you below the water's surface to check out Sunflower Sea Stars and Moon Jellies. Vancouver Aquarium is celebrating 70 years and they want you to get to know about the incredible creatures our waters hold. Joining Jennifer Palma is Sunflower Sea Star expert, Daniel Schenck, and Jenna MacLeod, Vancouver Aquarium biologist in the Fishes department.
Global News
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Nova Scotia SPCA restarts feral cat neutering program after $1.1M donation
The Nova Scotia SPCA is restarting its program to trap, neuter, and return feral cats, thanks to a major five-year donation.
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BC wineries hit by 'smoke taint'
BC Wineries are also feeling the impacts of wildfire smoke, with grapes falling victim to 'smoke taint,' which can't be detected until after the wine is bottled. Joining us with more on what wineries are experiencing this wildfire season is, BC Grapegrowers' Association director, Rowan Stewart.
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Carney's work hours reduced next week but his eyes still on priorities: PM's office
OTTAWA — Canada's prime minister will be working reduced hours for a week starting Monday because he previously committed to plans in Italy.
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From record humidity in the East to 'corn sweat' in the Midwest: Here's where the heat goes next
Heat advisories along the East Coast expire Saturday. Here's where the heat goes next, and what 'corn sweat' does to Midwest humidity.
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How Quebec’s U.S. alcohol boycott spiked sales for local products
When Quebec producer Stadaconé Distillery launched an alternative to the U.S. brand Sour Puss, sales skyrocketed past 100,000 bottles in 2025. But the momentum dropped after the company behind Sour Puss moved production to Montreal and returned its products to SAQ shelves.
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