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Canadian water bombers, helicopters on the way to help fight Los Angeles wildfire
The Canadian agency that co-ordinates cross-border wildfire response with the United States says it's working to send a pair of airtankers to Southern California. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire ...
Jan 09, 2025
In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial
The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on Team Kerri Einarson was just the latest example of an unusual curling roster change late in the quadrennial. So...
Jan 09, 2025
Hamilton Tiger-Cats release veteran running back Butler ahead of CFL free agency
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have given James Butler a head start on CFL free agency. The Ticats released the veteran running back Thursday. Butler, 29, was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11...
Jan 09, 2025
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign linebacker A.J. Allen to one-year contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team said Thursday. The 26-year-old native of Burlington, Ont., finished tied...
Jan 09, 2025
NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. It is the s...
Jan 09, 2025
NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. It is the s...
Jan 09, 2025
Nanaimo Mounties searching for violent offender
NANAIMO - An arrest warrant has been issued for a man considered to be a violent offender.Michael William McLellan, 39, faces a single robbery charge from a Nov. 23, 2024 incident where he allegedly p...
Jan 09, 2025
New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general. The unanimous opinion...
Jan 09, 2025
Supreme Court rejects Quebec woman's attempt to sue comedian who mocked her son
MONTREAL - Canada's highest court has put an end to a 12-year legal saga that pitted comedian Mike Ward against the family of a disabled Quebec singer whom he mocked in his routines. The Supreme Court...
Jan 09, 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado risks arrest by joining anti-government protests
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday left her hideout for the first time in months, risking arrest as anti-government protesters made a last-ditch at...
Jan 09, 2025