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Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 146 as search operations continue
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - At least 146 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. Young children and pregnan...
Jul 23, 2024
In the news today: Storms on the way as B.C. wildfires ramp up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Storms on the way as B.C. wildfires ramp up The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather...
Jul 23, 2024
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
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
Grande Prairie RCMP looking for missing man
Grande Prairie RCMP say they are looking for a missing 41-year-old man.Jonathan Meyer was last spoken to in May of this year by people he knew in Grande Prairie. Mounties say that Jonathan's family is...
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
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