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B.C. on pace for deadliest year in drug crisis as July brings another 198 deaths

B.C. on pace for deadliest year in drug crisis as July brings another 198 deaths

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is on pace for the deadliest year in its unregulated toxic-drug crisis, with the BC Coroners Service saying another 198 deaths were reported in July.
Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

Suncor's revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Recent statements by the CEO of a major oilsands company further the case for federal regulations to cap greenhouse-gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said.
A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety.
'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP

'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP

RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate assault.
12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance

12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance

MISSISSAUGA — An Ontario man accused of sending a lethal substance to those at risk of self harm was charged in 12 new deaths on Tuesday as police outlined the growing scope of what has become an international investigation.
A timeline of the case against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substance

A timeline of the case against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Authorities in Ontario and around the world are investigating the alleged online operation run by Kenneth Law, the Mississauga, Ont., man accused of mailing a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm.
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to Canada while it overhauls regulations to prevent future shortages, an internal memo shows.
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

SUDBURY, Ont. — Anxiety is mounting over the future of two supervised consumption sites in northern Ontario as funding for them is set to run out at the end of the year.
Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.