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Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec, and blanketing much of the west. Here's a look at developments Friday: Poor air quality from fi...
Jun 9, 2023
Supreme Court mourns former justice Louis LeBel, who served 14 years on highest bench
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is mourning former justice Louis LeBel after he died Thursday at the age of 83. Former prime minister Jean Chrtien appointed LeBel to the country's highest bench i...
Jun 9, 2023
Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving
TORONTO - Brad Treliving has made his first move as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan to his front office. The Maple Leafs announced that Doa...
Jun 9, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a ...
Jun 9, 2023
Cabins destroyed during 'explosive growth' of wildfire near Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.
TROUT LAKE, N.W.T. - An out-of-control wildfire burning near Sambaa K'e, a small Dene community in the Northwest Territories, has destroyed two cabins. The territory's wildfire agency says the losses ...
Jun 9, 2023
Rights body criticizes Quebec for booting religious group from convention centre
Quebec's human rights commission is criticizing the provincial government for refusing to allow a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre. The commission issued a statement saying it...
Jun 9, 2023
Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier
Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday. "...
Jun 9, 2023
Trump-appointed judge who issued rulings favorable to him assigned to oversee criminal case
MIAMI (AP) - The historic federal criminal case against Former President Donald Trump has been initially assigned to a judge he appointed who faced criticism over her decision to grant the Republican'...
Jun 9, 2023
How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings
Environment Canada has been advising people to check the Air Quality Health Index as wildfire smoke blanketed large swaths of Canada in recent days. Even without wildfires, the index can be a useful t...
Jun 9, 2023
International reinforcements arrive in Quebec as 140 wildfires still burning
MONTREAL - Dozens of firefighters from France have arrived in Quebec, where they'll join the fight against the more than 140 fires burning across the province. Quebec's forest fire prevention agency s...
Jun 9, 2023