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Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) - The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as cities around France are hosting...
Jul 29, 2024
In the news today: Work ongoing on wildfires near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Work ongoing on wildfires near B.C.'s Slocan Lake The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six...
Jul 29, 2024
Work continues on six significant wildfires near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six wildfires in British Columbia's Slocan Lake region says changing weather conditions in the area pose a challenge for crews. Jason Lawler, i...
Jul 29, 2024
Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting Jasper wildfires
Parks Canada officials say they're making progress on battling the blazes in Jasper National Park. An update late Sunday night from the park's official X account stated crews were busy on several fron...
Jul 29, 2024
Massabie leaves swim records in his wake at Canadian Championships
TORONTO - Sebastian Massabie apparently wasn't satisfied with breaking three national records at the Canadian Swimming Championships, so on Sunday he turned to breaking world records. On the second la...
Jul 29, 2024
Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in presidential elections
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in Sunday's presidential vote, which mi...
Jul 29, 2024
Blinken says US has 'serious concerns' about announced result of Venezuelan election
TOKYO (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States has 'serious concerns' about the announced result of Venezuela's hotly contested presidential election that authorities say w...
Jul 28, 2024
CEBL roundup: Alliance win second straight with 80-78 decision over surging Bandits
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alliance are showing signs of life after a mostly bland regular season. And the timing couldn't be better for the hosts of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship W...
Jul 28, 2024
Mitchell helps Tiger-Cats blitz winless Elks 44-28
EDMONTON - Bo Levi Mitchell passed for 316 yards and five touchdowns, including two to Tim White, as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their second game in a row, defeating the hapless Edmonton Elks 44-28 o...
Jul 28, 2024
Coughlin wins 2024 CPKC Women's Open, Henderson finishes as top Canadian
CALGARY - Lauren Coughlin won the 2024 CPKC Women's Open on Sunday, claiming her first LPGA Tour title. The American golfer birdied two of her final four holes at Earl Grey Golf Club for a final round...
Jul 28, 2024