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Mother, stepfather get 15 years for manslaughter in death of B.C. boy Dontay Lucas, 6

Mother, stepfather get 15 years for manslaughter in death of B.C. boy Dontay Lucas, 6

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — The mother and stepfather of six-year-old Dontay Lucas have been sentenced to 15 years each in prison by a B.C. Supreme Court judge.

Holdover wildfires: Why B.C. may see more overwinter fires flare up this season

FORT NELSON, B.C. — One of the largest wildfires burning in Western Canada is the Patry Creek fire, 25 kilometres north of Fort Nelson, B.C., which re-emerged May 2 after smouldering through the winter.
Summer Time! Canada's McIntosh sets 400 IM world record at Olympic swim trials

Summer Time! Canada's McIntosh sets 400 IM world record at Olympic swim trials

TORONTO — The improbable has become somewhat routine for Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh.
B.C. boaters ordered to remove drainage plugs to prevent spread of whirling disease

B.C. boaters ordered to remove drainage plugs to prevent spread of whirling disease

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief veterinarian has issued an order making it illegal to transport boats or other watercraft without removing the drain plug to prevent the spread of whirling disease.
'Enough is enough': Saskatchewan Speaker says he was repeatedly harassed, threatened

'Enough is enough': Saskatchewan Speaker says he was repeatedly harassed, threatened

REGINA — The Speaker of the Saskatchewan legislature has cut up his party membership card and accused some members in Premier Scott Moe's caucus of intimidating him to the point that he fears the government house leader is packing a handgun.
Eby warns about United-Conservative merger, says B.C. voters face 'starkest choice'

Eby warns about United-Conservative merger, says B.C. voters face 'starkest choice'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's election campaign was unofficially launched on Thursday, five months ahead of the Oct.
Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire causes 'some structural damage' outside town: mayor

Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire causes 'some structural damage' outside town: mayor

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A wildfire threatening the town of Fort Nelson in far northeast B.C. has inflicted "some structural damage," according to the community's mayor.
Ex-wife of Winnipeg serial killer recounts violence, sex assaults, bizarre behaviour

Ex-wife of Winnipeg serial killer recounts violence, sex assaults, bizarre behaviour

WINNIPEG — A former wife of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki testified Thursday about their violent marriage and how it seemed like he had multiple personalities.
The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West

The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West

Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. Roughly 6,600 residents have been evacuated out of parts of Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on evacuation alert. In Fort Nelson, B.C.
Canada responds to Austria scare with easy win over Norway at hockey worlds

Canada responds to Austria scare with easy win over Norway at hockey worlds

PRAGUE, Czechia — Dylan Cozens scored short-handed for his third goal of the tournament as defending champion Canada remained undefeated at the world hockey championship with a 4-1 win over Norway on Thursday.
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