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Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms
OTTAWA - A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year. Leader Annamie Paul's inter...
Aug 09, 2021
Five years later: Mother of Colten Boushie still demanding change in justice system
WHITECAP, Sask. - The mother of a young Indigenous man shot and killed five years ago in Saskatchewan says there still needs to be change in the justice system. Debbie Baptiste also says she misses he...
Aug 09, 2021
New Raptor Precious Achiuwa says he will do what it takes to help Toronto win
Newly acquired forward Precious Achiuwa says he will do whatever it takes to help the Toronto Raptors win. Asked what he brings to the table, the six-foot-nine 235-pounder replied: "Winning. Just a wi...
Aug 09, 2021
Amanda Anisimova hitting her stride in Montreal as she looks to return to 2019 form
With a few consecutive wins under her belt, Amanda Anisimova feels like she's hitting her stride at the National Bank Open. The 19-year-old American advanced to the second round of the women's tournam...
Aug 09, 2021
Rain calms B.C. fire starts, lowers wildfire danger but relief not expected to last
British Columbia's wildfire danger map shows a low to moderate fire risk in much of the province after a rainy weekend, but the extreme risk is expected to resume quickly as another hot spell arrives....
Aug 09, 2021
Clairmont Community Garden teaching youth about growing and harvesting
With the help of community members, the Clairmont Community Garden has seen an exceptional amount of growth in fruits and vegetables over the past month and a half. Founder of the garden Devin Bateman...
Aug 09, 2021
American tourists return to Niagara Region's tourist attractions as border
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - American tourists returned to the Niagara Region for the first time in more than a year on Monday, eager to see the thundering falls, take in the area's attractions and explore n...
Aug 09, 2021
Javier Perez to remain in charge of Toronto FC for the rest of the MLS season
Toronto FC says Javier Perez, who took over as interim head coach after Chris Armas was fired July 4, will remain in charge for the rest of the season. The MLS club did not detail Perez's future after...
Aug 09, 2021
Grande Prairie farm hosting festivities as part of Alberta Open Farm Days
A Grande Prairie farm will be one of over 100 farms taking part in Alberta Open Farm Days, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday.Country Roads RV Park says they will have a plethora of family fri...
Aug 09, 2021
Arkansas reports new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas on Monday set a new record for the number of people in the state hospitalized because of COVID-19 as its coronavirus surge continued. The state reported its COVID-19 ...
Aug 09, 2021