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Researchers call for storm-resistant measures in provincial building codes
OTTAWA - As severe weather events such as tornadoes and derechos occur more often, researchers are calling for new provincial building code measures to better protect homes. Researchers with Western U...
Aug 4, 2023
New York authorities identify woman whose remains were found along Long Island coast
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) - Law enforcement authorities said Friday they've identified a woman whose remains were found as far back as 1996 in different spots along the Long Island coast, some of them near...
Aug 4, 2023
Kremlin critic Navalny convicted of extremism and sentenced to 20 years in prison
MELEKHOVO, Russia (AP) - A Russian court convicted imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny of extremism changes and sentenced him to 19 years in prison Friday. Navalny is already serving a nine-ye...
Aug 4, 2023
RCMP watching for impaired drivers over long weekend
The long weekend is here and Alberta RCMP are expecting an increase in traffic.In a release, Police are offering tips to drivers to keep passengers, pedestrians, and themselves safe over the holiday w...
Aug 4, 2023
Baseball provincials, rodeo happening this long weekend
The Grande Prairie Reds host 18U AA provincials Friday through Sunday at Evergreen Park. Games will start every day at 9 a.m. and go on all day. The Reds play at noon Friday and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Satu...
Aug 4, 2023
Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever
SYDNEY (AP) - Change is happening fast in women's soccer. A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women's World Cup, which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament...
Aug 4, 2023
Influencer Andrew Tate released from house arrest while he awaits human trafficking and rape trial
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Andrew Tate, the divisive internet influencer who is charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, won an appeal on ...
Aug 4, 2023
India’s top court stays conviction of opposition leader for mocking the prime minister's surname
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's top court on Friday stayed the criminal defamation conviction of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for mocking the prime ministers surname. His party said it would now seek to ha...
Aug 4, 2023
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release July employment figures this morning
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release July jobs report Statistics Canada is set to release its Jul...
Aug 4, 2023
Researcher warns against intervention as B.C. port workers conclude contract vote
VANCOUVER - A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn't rush to intervene in British Columbia's port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers today. T...
Aug 4, 2023