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Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.
The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

Lawn watering was prohibited in Metro Vancouver's 23 local authority regions on Aug. 4, with the ban in place until Oct.15.
Infrastructure woes face B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Infrastructure woes face B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Officials in B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan regions are shifting some of their attention from wildfire response to the challenges of recovery, although crews continue to fight out-of-control blazes.
Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

INUVIK, N.W.T.
Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say

Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say

The death of a Quebec man and his two children is a reminder for Canadians to be aware of the warning signs that someone may harm members of their own family, domestic violence researchers say.
Police say Montreal fire last March that killed seven now a criminal investigation

Police say Montreal fire last March that killed seven now a criminal investigation

MONTREAL — A fire last March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation that could lead to a wide range of charges, from arson to murder, city police said Monday.
Quebec father who murdered his two three-year-olds arrested days before, friend says

Quebec father who murdered his two three-year-olds arrested days before, friend says

NOTRE-DAME-DES-PRAIRIES, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing his two three-year-old boys before taking his own life had been arrested for harassing the mother of the children just days before the tragedy, a friend of the suspect says.
Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with 'near impunity': Canadian Cyber Centre

Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with 'near impunity': Canadian Cyber Centre

OTTAWA — Russian intelligence services and police will help cybercriminals operate with "near impunity" against their targets — including Canadians — in coming months, a new federal report predicts.
Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth

Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth

Montreal police are warning young people to be careful online after the number of sextortion cases they've seen has risen dramatically.
In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC's Shuswap region

In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC's Shuswap region

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...