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Heavy rain brings flooding to area of N.S. that suffered flood fatalities a year ago
WINDSOR, N.S. - Heavy overnight rain has washed out roads and forced evacuations in a region of Nova Scotia still recovering from flooding a year ago that caused extensive damage and killed several pe...
Jul 12, 2024

Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal's prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his coalition government withdrew its support, which would now force him to ...
Jul 12, 2024

Town of Peace River launching Pilot Project with Apex Security
The Town of Peace River is launching a new pilot project with Apex Security to enhance the safety of the community.$240,000 is being invested into the three-month program to bolster safety with increa...
Jul 12, 2024

AHS issues blue-green algae advisory for Moonshine Lake
Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae advisory for Moonshine Lake. Anyone visiting or living near Moonshine Lake is reminded to avoid swimming in all areas blooms are visible, and to n...
Jul 12, 2024

4 migrants die while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France
PARIS (AP) - Four migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel on an inflatable boat from France to the U.K., French authorities said Friday. The migrants' vessel capsized and puncture...
Jul 12, 2024

In the news today: Advocates say probe of human-rights head murky
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Advocates say probe of human-rights head murky Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a "formal...
Jul 12, 2024

Court to hear Saskatchewan's case to stop collection of carbon levy money
VANCOUVER - Federal Court in Vancouver is to hear a case today from the Saskatchewan government asking for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions in carbon levy money...
Jul 12, 2024

2 buses carrying at least 60 people swept into a river by a landslide in Nepal. 3 survivors found
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - At least 60 people were believed missing in Nepal after two buses were swept by a landslide off a highway and into a swollen river early Friday. Three passengers were rescued a...
Jul 12, 2024

Argonauts snap Alouettes win streak with 37-18 victory as Fajardo exits with injury
MONTREAL - Star Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo exited with an injury as the Toronto Argonauts snapped Montreal's unbeaten run with a 37-18 victory Thursday. Janarion Grant sparked Toronto (3-2) wi...
Jul 11, 2024

Rays beat Yankees 5-4 as Arozarena homers, take 2 of`3 in New York's 8th straight winless series
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Randy Arozarena hit a first-inning home run in a 5-4 victory for the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night as they took two of three from the Yankees and extended New York's str...
Jul 11, 2024