AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire & Health: Metro Vancouver issued a “yellow” air quality warning as wildfire smoke worsens, urging people to limit outdoor activity; eastern Fraser Valley communities face an “orange” very high risk. B.C. Interior Fire Damage: In the Thompson-Nicola region, destruction is mounting from the Pear Lake fire, with structures lost on about 120 more properties and roughly 1,500 properties still under evacuation orders. Ontario Governance: Ontario PCs launched reviews of eight large public agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, as spending scrutiny grows. Toronto Sports: The Raptors signed former Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr., while the Blue Jays placed Trey Yesavage on the injured list with left knee inflammation. Film & Culture: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named winners of the 53rd Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony tied to the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 14. Crime & Safety: Saskatoon police released an image of a suspect after an egging at a synagogue; Quebec and Ontario police are also probing a major vehicle and aluminum theft ring in Montérégie. Business: BP withdrew from the Bay du Nord offshore oil project off Newfoundland as it reshapes investment plans.
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