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West Kelowna resident Heather MacKay watched her home burn via an interior security camera about two weeks ago as the property was engulfed by wildfire. She said she saw the smoke spread and "could hear the flames popping."

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking a judge to combine two separate lawsuits, after another Afghan Canadian alleged Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently than they did Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.

The federal government has put a price tag on how much it would like to see Google and Facebook spend under legislation that requires the tech giants to compensate media companies for Canadian journalism.

Quebec's education minister says it's absurd that a teacher can commit sexual misconduct and then be transferred without consequences to another school district.

Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety.

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to New Delhi.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and road infrastructure at 11 border crossings between the United States and Canada following the "Freedom Convoy" protests blockaded several crossings last

MONTREAL — Quebec's new tourist accommodation law is now in effect, with hefty fines of up to $100,000 for short-term rental platforms listing properties without a proper government certificate.

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 120 people have been fired for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit while employed there.

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