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Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., quadruples in size
SQUAMISH - An out-of-control wildfire threatening neighbourhoods in Squamish, B.C., has quadrupled in size as wildfire crews and local firefighters battle the blaze that's looming over the community. ...
Jun 11, 2025
Montreal transit strike leads to record numbers on city bike paths
MONTREAL - The head of a cycling advocacy group says Montreal's public transit strike has spurred record numbers on the city's bike paths. Jean-Franois Rheault, CEO of Vlo Qubec, says devices installe...
Jun 11, 2025
Oklahoma court clears the way for execution of a man convicted in a Tulsa woman's killing
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma appeals court on Wednesday ordered a stay of execution to be lifted for a man on death row, clearing the way for him to receive a lethal injection for killing a Tulsa ...
Jun 11, 2025
Canadian Branstine upsets top seed at Libema Open, Diallo also moves on
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Carson Branstine upset women's top seed Liudmila Samsonova while fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo downed men's eighth seed Jordan Thompson on Wednesday at the Libema Open grass-court ...
Jun 11, 2025
Oilers contemplating at least one lineup change for Game 4 of Stanley Cup final
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Oilers could mix things up for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday he's contemplating at least one lineup change with Edmonton trailing the ...
Jun 11, 2025
B.C. chief says he's 'very concerned' about bill to fast-track major projects
OTTAWA - The regional chief for British Columbia warns efforts by governments to speed up major projects will only slow them down because they'll likely be taken to court. B.C. Assembly of First Natio...
Jun 11, 2025
Marsch challenges Vancouver soccer fans to show up for Canada’s Gold Cup opener
TORONTO - Coach Jesse Marsch has a message for Vancouver ahead of Canada's Gold Cup opener against Honduras next week: We need your support. Canada is coming off a trophy-winning performance at the in...
Jun 11, 2025
Colorado's Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenceman
NEW YORK - Cale Makar has been named the NHL's defenceman of the year for the second time in his career. The Colorado Avalanche blueliner claimed the James Norris Trophy for the 2024-25 season after a...
Jun 11, 2025
Montreal’s Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback
MONTREAL - Montreal's Lance Stroll has been cleared to race in this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix after missing the Spanish GP due to pain in his hand and wrist. The Aston Martin driver had qualified ...
Jun 11, 2025
EU and UK reach accord on cross-border trade and travel in Gibraltar
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union and the U.K. have reached an agreement to ease cross-border trade and travel in Gibraltar after years of post-Brexit wrangling over the contested territory, EU Trade...
Jun 11, 2025