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Heat health hazards in spotlight as temperature records tumble in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Geoff Scoates, founder of Vancouver's Social Run Club, says the last thing he wants is for club members to suffer heat stroke. "I'm walking around outside right now and I'm already sweatin...
Jul 09, 2024

What is listeriosis, the illness recently linked to a recall of plant-based milks?
Several people in Ontario have become sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks that may have been contaminated with Listeria. WHAT IS LISTERIA...
Jul 09, 2024

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. and an array of other NATO allies will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four of the powerful Patriot systems that Kyiv has...
Jul 09, 2024

Western University to consider ties to Alice Munro following daughter's revelations
Alice Munro's alma mater says it's considering how to move forward after the Nobel laureate's daughter revealed she was sexually abused by her stepfather and Munro chose to stay with him. Western Univ...
Jul 09, 2024

Noon Interview: Jake Knodel — July 9
Jake Knodel joined anchor Dan Reynish on CHAT News at Noon on Tuesday.
Jul 09, 2024

Dispute at B.C. ports may reignite over employers' push on automation: expert
VANCOUVER - An expert says a narrowly averted labour stoppage at British Columbia ports could re-emerge despite federal intervention unless the core issue of automation and its threat to union jobs is...
Jul 09, 2024

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals with win over Kostyuk, Ruse
LONDON - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania and Ma...
Jul 09, 2024

Here's what to know as extreme heat comes to Medicine Hat and area
It will be a hot one in Medicine Hat and area this week. Daytime high temperatures are expected to range from 32 C to as high as 36 C, triggering a heat warning from Environment Canada.Here's what you...
Jul 09, 2024

B.C. premier wants to better understand bail reform failing in woman's murder
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's premier says the province worked with the federal government to change its bail rules, so he is not sure why a man with a long and violent criminal history was releas...
Jul 09, 2024

Former federal consultant who overbilled government charged with fraud
OTTAWA - A former federal consultant has been charged with fraud for overbilling the government by $25,000. The RCMP say Clara Elaine Visser faces one charge of fraud over $5,000, following an investi...
Jul 09, 2024