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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.

byThe Canadian Press

January 1, 2026

Year in review: A look back at events in June 2025

byMeridian Source Staff

January 1, 2026

Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during New Year’s celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured

byJamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio And John Leicester

January 1, 2026

Spy watchdog reviewing Canadian security agencies’ use of artificial intelligence

byJim Bronskill

January 1, 2026

Year in review: A look at events in December 2025

Year in review: A look at events in December 2025

Year in review: A look at events in December 2025

byThe Canadian Press

January 1, 2026

Fire at Swiss Alps bar kills many people and leaves multiple injured during New Year’s celebrations

byThe Canadian Press

January 1, 2026

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