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Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues in Canada, as many jurisdictions are under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. Here's a look at developments Thursday: W...
Jun 08, 2023
Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament. All parties agreed to create a hybrid workplace amid lockdowns at...
Jun 08, 2023
Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo's prime minister on Thursday complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he called Serbia's authoritarian ...
Jun 08, 2023
Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies
A Senate report released today says Canada can make major strides in addressing suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards men and Indigenous people, the groups...
Jun 08, 2023
Ex-national security adviser to PM unsurprised Chong memo didn't reach politicians
OTTAWA - A former top adviser to the prime minister says a memo warning about Beijing's alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong was produced after he retired, but he was aware of issues in ...
Jun 08, 2023
Officials: Devastating 2021 Colorado blaze caused by smoldering fire outside home and power lines
DENVER (AP) - Embers from a smoldering scrap wood fire outside a home days earlier and a sparking power line caused a Colorado wildfire fanned by high winds that destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and left ...
Jun 08, 2023
Redblacks start CFL season without QB Masoli
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks' season isn't even officially underway, and the CFL club is already facing adversity. The Redblacks set to open the regular season Saturday in Montreal without their No. ...
Jun 08, 2023
Canadian welterweight Mike Malott looking forward to first UFC fight on home soil
(Proper) Mike Malott is on a roll. And the Canadian welterweight isn't wasting time when it comes to getting the job done. Malott (9-1-1) needed just 10 minutes 53 seconds to win his last five fights,...
Jun 08, 2023
Karolina Muchova beats Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open to reach her first Grand Slam final
PARIS (AP) - Unseeded Karolina Muchova reached her first Grand Slam final at the last place she expected, saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing...
Jun 08, 2023
Liberals face growing calls to create LGBTQ envoy, modelled on Biden appointment
OTTAWA - The Liberals are facing mounting calls to appoint a senior diplomat to advocate for LGBTQ people abroad, including within their caucus. The Dignity Network, a coalition of Canadian groups tha...
Jun 08, 2023