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'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue
EDMONTON - Nestled along a meadow in Jasper's backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Moun...
Aug 2, 2024
Massive B.C. landslide could mean new barriers for struggling salmon
VANCOUVER - An expert on British Columbia's salmon populations says the massive landslide that blocked off part of Canada's largest sockeye salmon run has created an unprecedented situation potentiall...
Aug 2, 2024
First Nation chief says B.C. landslide doubled in size, sparks concerns
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The chief of Williams Lake First Nation says a landslide of debris that has dammed the Chilcotin River in British Columbia's central Interior has nearly doubled in size since Wed...
Aug 2, 2024
First Nation chief says B.C. landslide doubled in size, sparks concerns
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The chief of Williams Lake First Nation says a landslide of debris that has dammed the Chilcotin River in British Columbia's central Interior has nearly doubled in size since Wed...
Aug 2, 2024
Massive B.C. landslide could mean new barriers for struggling salmon
VANCOUVER - An expert on British Columbia's salmon populations says the massive landslide that blocked off part of Canada's largest sockeye salmon run has created an unprecedented situation potentiall...
Aug 2, 2024
Rights group says 13 killed during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis. Hundreds arrested
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests in Nigeria against the country's economic crisis that turned violent in several states, a rights group said Friday. Author...
Aug 2, 2024
Blue Bombers upset Lions 25-0 in Winnipeg on six field goals by Castillo
WINNIPEG - Lucky Whitehead caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in his season debut and Sergio Castillo booted six field goals to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers upset the B.C. Lions 25-0 and snap their two...
Aug 1, 2024
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) - Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the R...
Aug 1, 2024
US recognizes the opposition candidate as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced that it is recognizing opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez as the winner of Venezuelan's presidential election, despite the country...
Aug 1, 2024
Gloria Johnson, ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat, wins primary, will face GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face off against Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in November, pitting a survivor of...
Aug 1, 2024