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Book shines a light on successes, challenges experienced by Turcotte brothers
Ron Turcotte was the most unlikely of American Triple Crown winners. The Canadian rode superstar Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, becoming the first jockey to record the historic sweep in 25 year...
Jun 10, 2023
Wildfires are fuelling eco-anxiety but taking climate action can help, experts say
When Jennifer Austin woke up on Tuesday morning, her Ottawa home smelled like smoke, even though all the windows were closed. "I felt like a little bit under siege," she said. "It was a bit of a battl...
Jun 10, 2023
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Kyiv on Saturday for a surprise visit to show Canada's solidarity with Ukraine's ongoing efforts to push back against Russia more than a year a...
Jun 10, 2023
B.C. fire officials hope wind shift will help save Tumbler Ridge from intense blaze
Fire officials are hoping a wind change will help save the community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, after an intense wildfire pushed within a few kilometres of the town. The commun...
Jun 10, 2023
Hong Kong launches bid to attract Canadian companies, but rights group warns of risks
Hong Kong's government is betting that Canadian companies and other overseas businesses will put profits over politics as it tries to lure talent and industry back to the city that has been cracking d...
Jun 10, 2023
Hot first quarter spurs Blue Bombers to 42-31 win over Tiger-Cats
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers held off a late Hamilton surge to defeat the Tiger-Cats 42-31 in the first game of ...
Jun 09, 2023
Nuggets in command of NBA final, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
MIAMI (AP) - Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a...
Jun 09, 2023
Nuggets in command of NBA final, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
MIAMI (AP) - Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a...
Jun 09, 2023
Town west of Edmonton with 8,400 residents evacuated due to wildfire danger
EDSON, Alta. - A town in western Alberta is facing another evacuation order due to an out-of-control wildfire. Local officials ordered an evacuation for Edson and parts of Yellowhead County early Frid...
Jun 09, 2023
Game 4 of NBA final interrupted to check one of the rims
MIAMI (AP) - Game 4 of the NBA final halted for about nine minutes Friday night after Miami's Bam Adebayo appeared to bend one of the rims on a missed dunk attempt. It happened with 2:07 left in the t...
Jun 09, 2023