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Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Snow-making machines from a British Columbia mountain resort are being used for the first time in the province to fight wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday. The equipment on Be...
Aug 2, 2022
'Guard cat' credited with preventing would-be robbery
BELDEN, Miss (AP) - A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life. Bandit, a 20-pound (9.1-kilogram) cat, lives with ...
Aug 2, 2022
Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits is expected to win final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief st...
Aug 2, 2022
All roads lead to accused, Crown tells jury for man charged with extorting B.C. teen
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A Crown attorney says there is a "treasure trove of information" linking a Dutch man to the harassment and extortion of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd. Louise Kenworthy ...
Aug 2, 2022
Community comes together after possible tornado in Hines Creek
This past long weekend had Albertans seeking shelter with severe storm warnings issued across the Peace and province. At around 9:00 p.m. Friday night, the Village of Hines Creek received the brunt of...
Aug 2, 2022
Toronto FC loans Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Nashville SC
Toronto FC has loaned Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Nashville SC for the rest of the 2022 season. Nashville also gets a 2022 international roster spot from Toronto and the option to make the lo...
Aug 2, 2022
CF Montreal carries strong road form into matchup with surging Columbus
MONTREAL - A lot has been made about CF Montreal's form on the road this year, and for good reason. While the club struggled to get points away from Stade Saputo last season, Montreal has improved to ...
Aug 2, 2022
BC Housing CEO to retire amid murders, violence against homeless
VICTORIA - The head of BC Housing has announced his retirement, saying he no longer has confidence he can solve the complex problems facing the Crown agency. In a letter posted on BC Housing's website...
Aug 2, 2022
Progress made at Montreal AIDS conference despite visa issues, organizer says
MONTREAL - The local organizer of an international AIDS conference in Montreal says the event has helped highlight the enormous progress that has been made in HIV research and treatment technology. Dr...
Aug 2, 2022
Canada, U.S. women's hockey teams to clash again in Rivalry Series
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Canada and the United States will square off in a seven-game women's hockey Rivalry Series this winter. One of the games will be played Nov. 20 in Seattle's NHL arena, USA Ho...
Aug 2, 2022