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China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

China said Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the potential for conflict in a region crucial to global trade.

An air force pilot from the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) looks as they conduct joint combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island on Aug. 7, 2022. (Wang Xinchao / Xinhua via AP)

Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta., home possessed more than 40 beds

Alberta Health Services has issued an enforcement order against a Banff home after an inspection discovered that as many as 42 people were staying inside the property, saying the maximum number of occupants of the facility 'was exceeded.'

Forest fire has been burning for close to two weeks in central Newfoundland

A state of emergency remains in place for central Newfoundland, as well as a provincewide outdoor fire ban, as a long-burning forest fire continues to grow.

Multiple people in hospital, suspect shot after machete attack on Vancouver's Granville Street

Five people, including a suspect, were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a violent incident that drew a massive police presence to downtown Vancouver's main entertainment district Saturday night.

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.