B.C. declares state of emergency. (www.cbc.ca)
Homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfire as thousands ordered to evacuate in B.C.'s Okanagan (www.cbc.ca)
Early signs suggest fall COVID-19 wave starting in Canada — before updated boosters are available (www.cbc.ca)
Kelowna declares state of emergency after wildfire jumps Okanagan Lake, prompting more evacuations (www.cbc.ca)
Do media aggregators have a duty to provide links to public news sources in emergencies? (www.cbc.ca)
This is very off topic for a Star Trek focused instance, but I thought some of the Quark’s regulars might be interested in the public interest issues raised in this situation....
Do media aggregators have a duty to provide links to public news sources in emergencies? (www.cbc.ca)
The NWT government and city of Yellowknife are describing in tweets, Instagram messages etc. how to search key evacuation information on CPAC and CBC. The broadcast carriers have a duty to carry emergency information, but Meta and X are blocking links....
Court approves $17M settlement over alleged abuse at Manitoba Developmental Centre | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Ontario First Nations leaders call for housing minister, chief of staff to resign over Greenbelt controversy | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Man charged with murder in death of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nations councillor | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Evacuating Yellowknife in 36 hours: Answers to your questions | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Is plastic-free plastic even possible? (www.cbc.ca)
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at well-meaning but complicated efforts to create and certify plastic-free plastic and where things stand with the federal government's two-billion-trees pledge.
Class-action lawsuit proposed over Toronto police practice of 'carding' (www.cbc.ca)
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been launched over Toronto police's historic use of "carding," alleging the practice of randomly stopping people and collecting their information continues to harm marginalized communities.
People waiting hours for evacuation flights out of Yellowknife told to return Friday (www.cbc.ca)
B.C. Ferries vessel will be out of commission for weeks, affecting major Island-Mainland route | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Developer behind paid supporters at public hearing threatens legal action after Kelowna council pulls permit | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Quebec woman who sent Trump poison letter sentenced to 22 years in prison | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
4,800 properties on evac alert in B.C.'s Okanagan as lightning, high winds threaten rapid wildfire growth (www.cbc.ca)
Late Wednesday, Central Okanagan Emergency Operations issued an evacuation alert for 4,800 properties in West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and a portion of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.