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Fundraiser honours Zak Muise, who died fighting wildfire in B.C.
A fundraiser has been launched to honour the memory of a firefighter killed while fighting British Columbia's largest wildfire last week. The 25-year-old firefighter who died Friday has been identifie...
Aug 2, 2023
29 inches of rain from Saturday to Wednesday was Beijing's heaviest rainfall in 140 years
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China's capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in 140 years over the past few days. The city recorded 744.8 millimeters (29.3 inches) of rain between Saturday and Wednesday m...
Aug 1, 2023
Firefighter killed in B.C. called 'vital' member of the team
The young Ontario firefighter who died last week in British Columbia has been identified as Zak Muise in an online obituary and tribute by the firefighting contractor he worked for. Big Cat Wildfire s...
Aug 1, 2023
Santander has grand slam as Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 to spoil Ryu's return
TORONTO - Anthony Santander's grand slam blew the game wide open as the Baltimore Orioles routed Toronto 13-3 on Tuesday to spoil Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu's return from Tommy John surgery. Gunna...
Aug 1, 2023
Oilers give forward McLeod a two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers and forward Ryan McLeod agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension Tuesday with an average annual value of $2.1 million. The 23-year-old McLeod played in 57 games ...
Aug 1, 2023
Fernandez beats Pera in two straight sets, advances to round of 16 in Citi DC Open
WASHINGTON - Canadian Leylah Fernandez continues to impress, and win, at the Mubadala Citi DC open. The women's singles qualifier from Laval, Que., defeated American Bernarda Pera 6-3 and 7-5 on Tuesd...
Aug 1, 2023
Canadian focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup
TORONTO - The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it's about building the right identity. The Canadian senior men's basketball team opened training camp Tuesday afternoon at the OVO Athletic...
Aug 1, 2023
Wildfire hazard still low in GPFA
The wildfire hazard is still rated low in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.One of the nine active fires, one is listed as being held. The rest are under control.Environment Canada says Grande Prairie re...
Aug 1, 2023
Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction and killing of 6-year-old girl
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) - A man who abducted a 6-year-old Missouri girl and beat her to death at an abandoned factory decades ago was put to death Tuesday evening, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court r...
Aug 1, 2023
Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils
The Royal Ontario Museum says it has discovered the oldest-known swimming jellyfish in the fossil record from specimens collected at the Burgess Shale in the Canadian Rockies. The newly named Burgesso...
Aug 1, 2023