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Richer countries like Canada must deliver proactive aid: head of UN rural food agency
OTTAWA - The head of a UN agency working to shore up rural food systems says richer countries need to focus on delivering proactive aid to developing countries instead of shifting to humanitarian work...
Jun 12, 2023
New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing title
HALIFAX - A ceremony was held today on the Halifax waterfront to pay tribute to boxing great George Dixon, the first Black boxer and first Canadian to win a world title. About 50 people were on hand a...
Jun 12, 2023
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but elsewhere gusty winds are fuelling a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia. Here's a look...
Jun 12, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man riding a motorcycle died after being hit by a truck on the Island Hwy. at Oliver Rd. RCMP say it happened at about 5:15 a.m. when the driver of a southbound grey Dodge Ram D350 tried t...
Jun 12, 2023
Quebec makes progress against record wildfire season as blaze in B.C. grows
Quebec is on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusty winds fuel a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia, forcing more evacuations. Premier Franois Legault says ther...
Jun 12, 2023
All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-joins Toronto Argonauts
Jamal Peters is back with the double blue. The Toronto Argonauts announced Monday they have signed the 2022 CFL all-star. The team did not provide terms of the contract. He re-joins the reigning Grey ...
Jun 12, 2023
Vancouver family who lost son to fentanyl donates $20 million to recovery centre
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of an ...
Jun 12, 2023
Many Quebec fire evacuees being allowed to return home as situation improves: premier
MONTREAL - Thousands of Quebecers who were forced by out-of-control wildfires to evacuate their towns and cities are starting to return home as the situation improves. Those returning home today inclu...
Jun 12, 2023
Calgary Flames call press conference to announce next head coach
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have called a press conference and are expected to announce the team's next head coach. The job has been vacant since Darryl Sutter was fired in May. Ryan Huska is reporte...
Jun 12, 2023
Winds fan northeast B.C. wildfire, but aid crews working to save Tumbler Ridge
VANCOUVER - Gusty winds have kicked up the activity of a huge wildfire in northeastern British Columbia, forcing evacuation orders for another 14 remote properties outside Fort Nelson. The Peace River...
Jun 12, 2023