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A black bear has made history by crossing Interstate 90’s wildlife overpass for the first time since tracking began in 2018 — a major win for conservation. This tree-lined bridge, already used by over 9,390 animals including elk, coyotes, and cougars, is proving vital for safe animal movement. Bears, known for being cautious, are slowly warming up to the structure — a hopeful sign that these corri...

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This weekend’s packed with fun: Amboy Territorial Days kicks off Friday with live music, food, vendors, a car show, and lawn mower races. For a chill vibe, English Estate Winery’s “Good Times and Wine” offers free Friday night music and food trucks. History buffs can join Clark County’s popular Saturday walking tours—this week in Parkersville, sellouts guaranteed. Families can enjoy Southwest Wash...

Sydney’s summer music scene kicked off with two free, community-driven concert series—Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park and Dockside Sessions at the Big Fiddle—bringing together locals for unforgettable live performances. Joel Plaskett and The Emergency revived their debut album on opening night, while Cape Breton’s Jordan Musycsyn kicked off the Fiddle Sessions with heartfelt vibes. Both artists pra...

For fifteen years, Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre in Markdale has transformed lives through the power of horses, helping people with physical, emotional, and intellectual challenges. In just 30 minutes, horseback sessions deliver thousands of neurological inputs that retrain the nervous system—teaching balance, movement, and confidence. Parents report dramatic shifts: one mom watched her anx...

Prime Minister Mark Carney made history with his landmark Saudi Arabia visit—the first by a Canadian PM in 26 years—resetting ties through bold diplomacy, 13 new commercial deals in mining, AI, and education, and a symbolic Saudi military band playing “O Canada.” Beyond business, Canada signaled solidarity with Gulf allies amid regional threats, while quietly navigating media restrictions and emph...

At a Startupfest in Montreal, Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein faced a shocking onstage confrontation when activist Yves Engler stormed the stage yelling accusations about Gaza—something Finkelstein called antisemitic, especially with his parents watching. It wasn’t his first time facing this kind of public backlash, which has also occurred at Jewish community center openings and past Startupfest even...

Caroline Elliott, the runner-up in B.C.’s Conservative leadership race, is publicly calling out Pierre Poilievre for what she calls divisive remarks—specifically his praise for Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s win, which she says was aimed at her campaign manager. Despite being a longtime Poilievre supporter who donated to his campaigns and volunteered for him, Elliott expressed disappointment that he’s cele...

Former Fredericton Police auxiliary officer Robert Hartlen, charged with sexual assault and child pornography in May, saw all charges dropped by New Brunswick’s Crown Prosecutor after new evidence showed insufficient likelihood of conviction — a move the police acknowledge was unexpected but necessary, reaffirming their commitment to justice and public trust while clarifying this case stands alone...

Economist Trevor Tombe is pushing for a radical overhaul of Canada’s equalization payments, arguing the current revenue-based system unfairly favors resource-rich provinces and fuels inter-provincial tension. His proposal? Tie payments directly to each province’s GDP — a metric harder to game than revenue, potentially resolving long-standing disputes like Alberta vs. Quebec. The system, born in 19...

Vancouver lit up with a dazzling northern lights show over the weekend, as photographer Barbora Kyselicova captured vibrant purples and greens from Kitsilano Beach — a rare treat this far south. Her viral photos not only amazed viewers but also sparked a romantic twist: right after snapping a photo for a couple, the guy popped the question. After battling clouds until midnight, the aurora delivere...

Meta’s new AI image generator, Muse Image, is sparking outrage after automatically using public Instagram users’ content to create new images—just by tagging their profile. While Meta touts it as a creative tool with advanced blending and sharing capabilities, users and agencies are sounding the alarm over privacy violations. Critics argue true innovation must respect creators’ rights, not exploit...

Kane Carter, convicted in the fatal 2018 shooting that killed 15-year-old Alfred Wong and two others, has been sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 17 years — a compromise between the Crown’s push for 20 and defense’s plea for 12. Though no witness saw him pull the trigger, 40 witnesses testified, and this wasn’t his first trial — a mistrial occurred last fall. The verdict brings somber...

Clark County drivers, get ready for a fiery new look—Mount St. Helens license plates are hitting the auction block first, with the first 25 plates going up Saturday morning. Low-numbered plates are hot collectibles, and all proceeds fund the Mount St. Helens Institute’s vital work in education, science, and stewardship. After the auction, plates go on sale August 19th through the state, with every...

The Region of Waterloo Library just launched Cognitive Care Kits to help families navigate dementia — packed with puzzles, games, books, and sensory tools designed to spark memories and ease caregiving, available now at any branch. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summ...

Hamilton police are investigating a shocking surge in bear spray crimes, including an assault on an 8-year-old by two teens — one charged, one released — after they stole the spray from a Canadian Tire. This isn’t their first crime: they’re also linked to a vape store break-in. Between 2021 and 2025, incidents have spiked 115%, raising alarms as kids and teens increasingly become both perpetrators...

WestJet flight attendants are poised to vote on a strike mandate by July 15, 2026, demanding fair compensation for roughly 35 unpaid hours of work each month—critical safety duties they perform before and after paid shifts. With negotiations stalled and a federal mediator involved, a potential strike or lockout looms as early as August 2, 2026. This mirrors last year’s Air Canada standoff, which t...

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Two major wildfires are tearing through Fraser Canyon—Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires—spreading fast with 72 km/h winds and scorching heat. Both fires, suspected to be human-caused, have already destroyed structures, including at Blue Lake Resort, and shut down Highway 1 and key rail lines. With Ainslie Creek alone burning nearly 17,000 hectares, crews are battling tough conditions as comm...

Saskatoon’s lights went out overnight as a brutal storm slammed the city with 96 km/h wind gusts, knocking out power for a third of residents. Crews are racing to restore electricity, especially on the west side where Varsity View and Exhibition suffered the worst. The storm also sparked 34 fires, blew over road signs, and fried traffic lights—so intersections without power are now four-way stops....

Amelia Boultbee, the MLA for Penticton-Summerland and former Conservative, has officially switched to the B.C. NDP — a bold move that’s sparking heated debate. After leaving the Conservatives to sit as an Independent, Boultbee says the party’s actions pushed her to join the governing NDP, arguing that working with them better serves her constituents. She dismisses calls for a byelection, citing th...

Karolina Muchova survives a heart-pounding thriller against Coco Gauff to reach her second Grand Slam final, clinching a dramatic 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 victory in a tiebreaker that had both players on the edge of their seats. With match points slipping away for both, Muchova finally sealed it, setting up a historic all-Czech final against fellow countrywoman Linda Noskova. Gauff, delivering her best Wimbl...

In Surrey, father and son Scott and Bryce Telford face fresh charges after police raided their home last September, uncovering 3D-printed gun parts, a loaded printer mid-operation, drugs, and a GPS tracker. Now accused of illegal firearm possession, manufacturing, and trafficking meth and MDMA, they’re also linked to a 2024 attempted murder plot uncovered during a 2022 jailbreak investigation. Can...

At the NATO Summit, world leaders received bizarre diplomatic gifts: engraved handguns with their names and a box of six bullets. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, unaware until after the summit, joked about keeping guns away—his pistol is now headed to the RCMP for decommissioning, while the ammo stayed in Turkey. Other leaders faced similar surprises: UK’s Kier Starmer left his in Turkey due...

A tuxedo-clad artist is selling $25 boxes of literal wedding-day garbage from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden nuptials — cigarette butts, lost AirPods, and even a fan fragment, all stamped “JUST&T MARRIED! 7/3/26” and tied in knots for extra flair. It’s a bizarre, glittery commentary on celebrity excess, timed to the Fourth of July heatwave that shut down streets around the v...