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Musila first-degree murder sentencing scheduled for fall

Musila first-degree murder sentencing scheduled for fall

In July,  Musila was granted an application to postpone her sentencing, after she hired her seventh lawyer in the case.
Fire evacuation defiance threatening fight and must end, B.C. minister says

Fire evacuation defiance threatening fight and must end, B.C. minister says

“Evacuation orders must be followed. They are not suggestions, they are the law."
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Here are the latest developments on the B.C. wildfires (all times are PT).
S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb higher

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb higher

Bond yields moved lower Wednesday, easing pressure on equities after a string of increases recently sent the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007. 
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms

Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms

The directive would only apply to public elementary and high schools and would still allow teachers to use mobile phones for lessons. 
WATCH: Fire tornado captured sweeping across B.C. lake

WATCH: Fire tornado captured sweeping across B.C. lake

The BC Wildfire Service published a video of a fire tornado spotted last week north of Pemberton, B.C., at the Downton Lake wildfire.
With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

It’s not difficult to prepare brown-bag meals that parents can appreciate too.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.1% in June at $65.9 billion

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.1% in June at $65.9 billion

Desjardins is estimating GDP rose 1.4 per cent in the second quarter, slightly below the central bank's forecast of 1.5 per cent growth.
Man charged in Lake Louise arson undergoing mental health assessment

Man charged in Lake Louise arson undergoing mental health assessment

The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a staff accommodation building for Lake Louise Ski Resort will undergo a 30-day mental health assessment.
Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire

Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire

POPKUM, B.C. — When Walter Roos was planning for the ceremony over Zoom where he would become a Canadian citizen, he expected to attend in business attire while at home in Popkum, B.C., east of Chilliwack.
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