Provincial, territorial governments sign deal to knock down trade barriers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the government's directive for departments to find 5% savings, stating it is about reprioritizing spending rather than job cuts. This comes amid criticism regarding the government's previous stance against proposed public servant cuts by the Coalition during the election campaign.

England's cricket team has been warned to prepare for challenging conditions at the Gabba, where 'wickets fall in clumps' under lights, following a disappointing first-Test defeat against Australia. The team lost five wickets for just 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second, raising concerns about their performance as the Ashes series continues.

British Columbia Premier David Eby expressed strong discontent over the province's exclusion from discussions regarding a proposed pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s northern coast, which he described as a project that 'doesn't actually exist.' Eby emphasized the need for B.C. to be included in any talks about the pipeline's future.

A female grizzly bear and her two cubs are still at large after attacking a group of schoolchildren and teachers in Bella Coola, British Columbia, resulting in injuries to eleven individuals. The incident occurred on a walking trail during a school trip, prompting immediate action from conservation officers who are continuing their search for the bear four days later.

In May 2023, a lightning strike ignited a wildfire in Donnie Creek, British Columbia, which rapidly spread due to dry conditions, becoming one of the largest fires in the province's history. Despite the arrival of winter, the fire smouldered underground, reemerging as a 'zombie fire' the following spring and continuing to burn until August 2024.