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Dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk in B.C. through the fall
VANCOUVER - An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall. Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of p...
Sep 12, 2024
Blue Jays pick up de Geus off waivers from Marlins, option him to triple-A Buffalo
Right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus has claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Miami Marlins. He was immediately optioned to the Blue Jays' triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. Righty Yer...
Sep 12, 2024
Canadiens' Hutson, Mailloux, Reinbacher battle for NHL roster spots at rookie camp
BROSSARD - The Montreal Canadiens made room for their young defensive talent this summer by moving two established players. But blue-line prospects Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher are...
Sep 12, 2024
UPDATED: Missing Onion Lake man found deceased
Update: At 8:46 a.m. on Friday, RCMP stated that Matthew Wade Carter was found deceased.Onion Lake RCMP say his death is not suspicious and they thank the public for their help in the search.--This st...
Sep 12, 2024
A timeline of harassment claims at Canada's spy agency
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service has recently faced a series of revelations about allegations of workplace harassment and assault. Here is a timeline about the situation. July 2019: A B.C.-b...
Sep 12, 2024
Documents show dozens of harassment, violence cases at CSIS. It deemed only 8 founded
VANCOUVER - When Canada's spy chief wrote a secret letter to the public safety minister last December - the week after a report emerged that two young women in the service had been sexually assaulted ...
Sep 12, 2024
Annual Métis celebration was all about having fun and sharing culture
During the 7th Annual CUMFI Mtis Cultural Days, the focus was on celebrating diversity while also recognizing the common threads between cultures.Mtis performers shared the stage with a Ukrainian danc...
Sep 12, 2024
Man arrested in Denver-area shooting and taken to hospital along with female victim, police say
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - A suspect in a shooting at an apartment complex near Denver was taken into custody Thursday and transported to a hospital along with a female victim after a four-hour standoff...
Sep 12, 2024
Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime lift Canada over Finland 3-0 in Davis Cup tie
MANCHESTER - Canada's top male tennis players have defeated Finland 3-0 at the Davis Cup. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Eero Vasa 7-6 (2), 6-2 in the day's first singles match. Montrea...
Sep 12, 2024
Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water
EDMONTON - An Alberta First Nation has revived a lawsuit it launched 10 years ago in an effort to get the federal government to recognize its human right to clean, safe water. The Ermineskin Cree Nati...
Sep 12, 2024