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Ottawa police, fire services say tornado touched down in city suburb of Barrhaven
Ottawa police say they are responding to a tornado that touched down in a suburb in the city's south end. Police are advising residents to seek shelter. They say officers are resounding in Barrhaven a...
Jul 13, 2023
B.C. expected to request Ottawa's help with worsening wildfires: minister
Canada's Emergency Preparedness Minister says he is expecting a "fairly substantive" request for help from British Columbia as wildfires worsen. Bill Blair tells The Canadian Press the government oper...
Jul 13, 2023
B.C. expected to request Ottawa's help with worsening wildfires: minister
Canada's Emergency Preparedness Minister says he is expecting a "fairly substantive" request for help from British Columbia as wildfires worsen. Bill Blair tells The Canadian Press the government oper...
Jul 13, 2023
Andreescu, tournament champion in 2019, among wild cards for National Bank Open
MONTREAL - Three Canadians have been given the last wild-card entries into this year's National Bank Open women's tennis tournament, including 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu. Leylah Fernandez and Rebe...
Jul 13, 2023
Back from injury, rising star Jayde Riviere looks forward to second Women's World Cup
Just 22, Jayde Riviere already has a glittering soccer resume. And she is expected to add to that reputation at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The fullback from Markham, Ont., who...
Jul 13, 2023
'Sunset Cinema' series returns to Nanaimo & Parksville
NANAIMO - The weather will be ideal, so bring your chairs and a blanket to enjoy a night out in the park.Coastal Community is hosting their annual Sunset Cinema series supporting the Children's Health...
Jul 13, 2023
Experts doubt whether illegal magic mushroom stores will advance drug policy
MONTREAL - Magic mushroom stores are opening illegally across Canada, challenging the country's drug laws, but experts say the illicit vendors are unlikely to radically advance acceptance of the hallu...
Jul 13, 2023
Parents hope soccer net bill will prevent deaths of more children
TORONTO - The parents of two children killed by unanchored, movable soccer nets say they hope an Ontario bill that would require those goals to be properly secured will prevent future tragedies. The l...
Jul 13, 2023
Supreme Court won't examine sharing of Canadian bank account info with U.S.
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a challenge of legislation that allows account information held by Canadian financial institutions to be shared with U.S. authorities. The case began...
Jul 13, 2023
Silly Boat Regatta to attract thousands to Nanaimo's waterfront
NANAIMO - Whether homemade boats float or sink, everybody wins at the annual Silly Boat Regatta taking over Maffeo Sutton Park this weekend.Founded in 1984 by radio station CHUB AM 1570, participants ...
Jul 13, 2023