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Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.
When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's coast on Tuesday, it triggered a tsunami that raced across the Pacific to British Columbia. Here are some facts about the quake an...
Jul 30, 2025
Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension worth US$7.5 million, the club announced Wednesday. Pospisil, from Zvolen, Slovakia, had a career-be...
Jul 30, 2025
Bombers list Collaros as out for rematch with Toronto Argonauts
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starter Zach Collaros when they face the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night. Collaros, 36, missed the second half of Winnipeg's 31-17 road loss to T...
Jul 30, 2025
Report: Homeless population in Metro Vancouver rising, especially those unsheltered
VANCOUVER - A new federally funded report shows the homeless population in Metro Vancouver has risen nine per cent over the last two years, with the largest increase in those living outdoors without p...
Jul 30, 2025
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over 'personal matter,' unrelated to office
A city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who had entered a local magazine's office through a locked door, authorities said Wednesday. Lee Vogler, 38, ran through the building covered ...
Jul 30, 2025
Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, author...
Jul 30, 2025
Brown returns from injury as Redblacks face Stampeders without Adams Jr.
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks return from a bye week looking to reboot a season slipping away. Sitting last in the CFL East at 1-6, Ottawa will try to climb back into the playoff mix with a second win...
Jul 30, 2025
Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, author...
Jul 30, 2025
A Gaza hospital says that at least 37 Palestinians were killed while waiting for food at a crossing
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 37 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, which received the ...
Jul 30, 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. "Over ...
Jul 30, 2025