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Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

OTTAWA — Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.
New Montreal summer camp helps Ukrainian refugee children integrate in Quebec

New Montreal summer camp helps Ukrainian refugee children integrate in Quebec

MONTREAL — A basement in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood boomed with upbeat Ukrainian music Friday afternoon as a group of children jubilantly performed a dance routine before an audience of parents who brought them to safety from the war in their
Quebec farmers seek help from government as crops devastated by heavy rains

Quebec farmers seek help from government as crops devastated by heavy rains

SAINTE-CLOTILDE-DE-CHÂTEAUGUAY, Que. — Vegetable and berry producers in southern Quebec are asking for government help after torrential rains hit the province this summer and caused heavy losses.
Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults age 60 and over, but its use may be "limited" during this fall's respiratory virus season.
Researchers call for storm-resistant measures in provincial building codes

Researchers call for storm-resistant measures in provincial building codes

OTTAWA — As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for new provincial building code measures to better protect homes.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Canada says Armenians face 'deteriorating humanitarian situation'

Nagorno-Karabakh: Canada says Armenians face 'deteriorating humanitarian situation'

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is again blaming Azerbaijan for escalating tensions in its Nagorno-Karabakh region, saying it is concerned about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" for Armenians living in that region.
Tornado touches down near Ottawa Thursday evening, Environment Canada says

Tornado touches down near Ottawa Thursday evening, Environment Canada says

OTTAWA — Environment Canada says a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area Thursday evening during a severe thunderstorm. It was confirmed near Metcalfe, Ont., a rural community about 30 kilometres southeast of Ottawa, just before 7 p.m.
Rallies across Canada demand governments search landfill for slain Indigenous women

Rallies across Canada demand governments search landfill for slain Indigenous women

WINNIPEG — The road at Winnipeg's well-known downtown intersection ran red as protesters gathered to call out government inaction on searching a landfill for the remains of two First Nations women.
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release July employment figures this morning

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release July employment figures this morning

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release July jobs report Statistics Canada is set to release its July jobs report this morning.
Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's record wildfire season has affected travel bookings in some areas, but other regions have seen continued tourism demand despite their proximity to active blazes.