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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A woman was taken to hospital after being attacked by a bear while hiking in the backcountry near Whistler, B.C., on Friday evening. A group of three hikers encountered two bears near Conflict Lake in the Callaghan Conservancy at around 5 p.m., the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said in a social media post Saturday afternoon.One of the bears attacked the woman before disengaging, officials said. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The Conservation Officer Service’s Predator…

When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there’s a demo clip showing how to set up the feature running in Xcode 27’s Device Hub. It lets you pair two iPhones, using one as your main device and the other as its “companion.”Launching the feature now makes sense with the expected launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra right around the corner. People…

A man who had been missing near Squamish, B.C., for nearly a week has been found alive, police and search and rescue officials say. Stanislav Volo, who was reported missing on Aug. 30, was located after an extensive search involving multiple agencies, Sea to Sky RCMP said in a news release.Police said Volo was taken to hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries.“It looks like a very good outcome, very strong young man, he’ll be fine,” said Sue Nicholson with Squamish Search and Rescue in an interview with Global News. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news…

Canada’s first centre dedicated to supporting people with dyslexia is getting a permanent home in Vancouver with a focus on helping families and giving educators tools to support students with learning differences. Neil Johnston, CEO of the Centre for Dyslexia, said the organization hopes to address gaps that can leave children with dyslexia struggling in the classroom without knowing why.“About 20 per cent of the population has dyslexia, 80 per cent go undiagnosed,” Johnston told Global News.Dyslexia affects how the brain processes information and can present challenges with reading and writing, as well as executive functioning and math, Johnston explained.For…

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aki Chong has announced the development of a new 1-on-1 consulting service designed to support modern professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-pressure individuals navigating career transitions, life turning points, and complex relationship crises. The service integrates psychological communication techniques with visual mapping to offer practical, actionable problem-solving strategies, distinguishing itself from traditional esoteric practices. The newly developed consulting model addresses a growing demand among individuals who face high stress, anxiety, and decision paralysis in both their workplaces and intimate relationships. Unlike conventional practices that often provide ambiguous answers or passive predictions, Aki Chong…

It’s a two-fisted, square-shaped, greasy-cheesy piece of goodness that has become an official symbol of Saskatchewan’s capital city. It’s Regina-style pizza.It’s Greek, it’s good and, as a bonus, it gets under the crust of the CFL team that Saskatchewan fans love to hate.The pie has been a staple in Regina dating back about a half century when, in 1970, Greek immigrant brothers George, Gus, John and Tony Kolitsas opened their first Houston Pizza restaurant on Hill Avenue.It’s known by its thickness: a base of fluffy dough heaped with a healthy portion of tomato sauce, vegetables and deli meat before being…

Okanagan mayors and regional leaders, including First Nations, are pressing the B.C. government to turn unused space at the Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver into a mandatory and secure care facility. A handful of leaders gathered outside the correctional centre Friday, renewing calls on the provincial government to take action as communities across the region continue to grapple with the ongoing drug, mental health and social disorder crises.“The need continues to grow on a daily basis. What is missing is action,” said Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas.Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield said communities need to focus on getting people the help they…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former Ministry of Social Services support worker is sharing her story calling for change in the system. Rae Seidel worked as a child and caregiver support worker until just over a year ago when she decided to leave due to working conditions.“We’re putting out fires, we’re dealing with what’s happening in the moment and we’re not able to do the day-to-day work that we’re supposed to do,” said Seidel.Seidel still works in the field but is calling on her former employer to make changes so children under its care don’t fall…

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have led to a tangle of red tape and extra expenses for Canadian wool producers and hobbyists, and some are walking away from their U.S. customers altogether. Judy Enright Smith, who owns the Wabi Sabi yarn shop in Ottawa, said she’s running out of patience. The last time her American supplier visited, she wore an “Elbows Up” T-shirt.“At first, it was business,” she said. “Now, it’s personal.”The U.S. has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on greasy wool imports and some finished wool products, affecting Canadian wool producers who ship their product south to be scoured.Greasy…

More than 70 concerned parents are petitioning for the replacement of all board members at the Regina Early Learning Centre. The petition is calling for the preschool program that helps low-income families, to be reinstated after it was cancelled due to financial restraints.The centre has sat in the city’s Cathedral area since its opening in 1977 and remains a pillar to many in the community.“You build this relationship with the support staff where they become like family,” says Courtney Kydd, whose five children all attended the program.“It’s a beautiful thing and I’ve seen families come from hard circumstances, become the…