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High winds, large hailstones and high temperatures challenge B.C. wildfire crews
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather could ramp-up fire activity, as Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms in several parts of the province following weeks of ...
Jul 23, 2024
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
A wildfire in Alberta is forcing a well-known mountain community to evacuate. An evacuation order has been issued for the town of Jasper, with residents being advised to head west on Highway 16 to Bri...
Jul 22, 2024
Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. Veteran James Paxton of Richmond, B.C., was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan...
Jul 22, 2024
Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community
SANIKILUAQ, NVT. - A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered. The Department of Commun...
Jul 22, 2024
Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest dest...
Jul 22, 2024
Democrats plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favored
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic Party plans to push forward with a virtual roll call in which delegates to its convention can choose a presidential nominee before they meet in person next month in Ch...
Jul 22, 2024
New funding available to Oceanside poverty reduction & social inclusion initiatives
PARKSVILLE - New provincial funding is poised to make a big difference for grassroots organizations.The Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation are using $230,000 from the provincial government's Com...
Jul 22, 2024
Local sheriff says shots fired inside an Iowa mall
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - Shots were fired inside an Iowa mall on Monday, a local sheriff said. There was no immediate word on any injuries. Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane confirmed the shooting Monday in...
Jul 22, 2024
Shovels in the ground as work begins on new $800-million arena for Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Construction has begun on the new $800-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joined others Monday picking up a chrome shov...
Jul 22, 2024
Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears
WETASKIWIN - A man on trial for stabbing a fellow student to death in their high school classroom three years ago had wanted her to return his tarot cards, court heard Monday. Kathryn Pountney made th...
Jul 22, 2024