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B.C. firefighters bolstered by international help work to tame dozens of wildfires
Wildfire crews in B.C. have tamed a pair of wildfires in the province's Cariboo region, but continue to grapple with stubborn blazes burning out of control elsewhere. The BC Wildfire Service says fire...
Jul 26, 2023
Cambodian leader Hun Sen says he is stepping down as prime minister and his son will take the post
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Longtime Cambodian leader Hun Sen says will step down in three weeks as prime minister and hand the position to his oldest son. The announcement Wednesday came after his Ca...
Jul 26, 2023
Jays blow 7-3 lead in ninth, lose 8-7 in 10 innings to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - James Outman's double in the 10th inning scored Chris Taylor with the winning run and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night....
Jul 26, 2023
Texas Tech hires Carleton's Smart to be assistant basketball coach
LUBBOCK, Texas - Dave Smart, who earned the U Sports coach of the year award a record 10 times, is headed to Texas Tech. The coach of Carleton University men's basketball program for the past 18 seaso...
Jul 25, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
CHICAGO (AP) - Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL's biggest scandals, has died. He was 70. The Blackhawks...
Jul 25, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz dies at age 70
CHICAGO (AP) - Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL's biggest scandals, has died. He was 70. The Blackhawks...
Jul 25, 2023
Messi scores twice in first Inter Miami start, has 3 goals in 63 minutes for US club
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The world waited 94 minutes last Friday for Lionel Messi to score his first goal for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer. In Tuesday's match against Atlanta United, he scor...
Jul 25, 2023
Communities in Bloom visiting Sexsmith in August
A volunteer-led organization will be in Sexsmith on August 2, with judges to evaluate the community. Administered by Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, Communities in Bloom's goal is to make Ca...
Jul 25, 2023
Canadian men fire new salvo in ongoing labour dispute with Canada Soccer
The Canadian men's soccer team has fired another salvo in its ongoing labour battle with Canada Soccer, accusing the governing body of "attempting to capitalize on the Women's World Cup to force us in...
Jul 25, 2023
Veteran defensive lineman Davis back in Calgary after deal between Stamps, Ticats
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have acquired defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. Davis had seven defensive tackles...
Jul 25, 2023