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A dam collapses in eastern Sudan after heavy rainfall. Local media report dozens missing
CAIRO (AP) - Sudan's health ministry says a dam has collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the eastern Red Sea state. Local media said dozens of people are missing. In a statement late Sunday, the ministr...
Aug 26, 2024
In the news today: CN, CPKC rail service set to resume after dispute
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... CN, CPKC rail service set to resume after dispute Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume...
Aug 26, 2024
Immigration, housing to headline cabinet retreat in Halifax Monday
HALIFAX - Housing and immigration will take centre stage today as the federal cabinet retreat in Halifax moves into its first full day of meetings. The annual end-of-summer cabinet gathering is intend...
Aug 26, 2024
Thirstier lawns and fuller dishwashers: New round of Calgary water rationing kicks in
CALGARY - Thirstier lawns, shorter showers and fewer but fuller dishwasher loads are in store for Calgarians - again - as a troubled water main undergoes a new round of repairs starting this week. The...
Aug 26, 2024
Crews face tree danger from high winds as B.C. wildfires abate due to precipitation
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain in parts of British Columbia over the weekend has lowered wildfire activity in the southern part of the province, but firefighters say strong winds are creating some tree hazard...
Aug 26, 2024
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian forces unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine early Monday, targeting multiple regions across the country, the Ukrainian air force said. The attack, whic...
Aug 26, 2024
Alaska landslide kills 1 person and injures 3 in Ketchikan, authorities say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - One person was killed and three were injured by a landslide that prompted a mandatory evacuation in the Alaska city of Ketchikan, authorities said. Three people were transport...
Aug 26, 2024
CN, CPKC to resume railway service Monday as work stoppage ends
OTTAWA - Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume today as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. Canadian National Railw...
Aug 26, 2024
Gunmen kill 23 passengers taken from vehicles in an attack in southwest Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - Gunmen fatally shot 23 passengers after identifying them and taking them from buses, vehicles and trucks in one of the deadliest attacks in restive southwestern Pakistan, polic...
Aug 25, 2024
Spieker, Fajardo lead Alouettes to 21-17 comeback over Elks
MONTREAL - Wide receiver Cole Spieker and quarterback Cody Fajardo led a second-half comeback as the league-leading Montreal Alouettes defeated the Edmonton Elks 21-17 in a thrilling victory on Sunday...
Aug 25, 2024