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At least 36 people have died in fires burning through Hawaii, county reports
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) - At least 36 people have died in the Lahaina fire in Hawaii, Maui County wrote in a statement posted to the county website Wednesday evening. Wildfires, whipped by strong winds f...
Aug 10, 2023
In the news today: Fed's clean electricity regulations and autoworkers talk contracts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Clean electricity regulations expected today Environment Minister Steven Guilbe...
Aug 10, 2023
Federal government expected to release new clean electricity regulations today
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to announce the country's draft clean electricity regulations today. The government has set a target of making the electricity grid net-zero...
Aug 10, 2023
Canadian basketball leagues names top players, coach for 2023 season
Teddy Allen of the Winnipeg Sea Bears has been named the Most Valuable Player in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Allen was among the league's leaders in numerous categories in 2023, including le...
Aug 09, 2023
Canadian men lose to 15th-ranked Tonga in rugby test match in Nuku'alofa
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - Tonga ran in four tries and survived a sending off early in the second half en route to a 28-3 rugby win over Canada on Wednesday. The 15th-ranked Pacific Islanders are gearing up ...
Aug 09, 2023
Blue Jays use Springer's solo homer and Gausman's 6 strikeouts to beat Guardians 1-0
CLEVELAND (AP) - George Springer homered in the first inning and Kevin Gausman struck out six in a combined six-hitter, helping the Toronto Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on W...
Aug 09, 2023
Email scam prompts warning from SaskPower
SaskPower is warning customers about an email scam making the rounds.According to the Crown corporation, an email that appears to have been sent by MySaskPower says the customer has an unpaid bill. Th...
Aug 09, 2023
New Whitecaps signings Adekugbe, Laryea shift focus to MLS playoff push
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps unveiled their two, new high-profile signings on Wednesday, with the message from both clear: the aim is to win and do so starting soon. Canadian national team wing...
Aug 09, 2023
Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians
Police services across Canada are grappling with how they will relay emergency information, including breaking news and details of missing persons, once Meta begins permanently removing news from its ...
Aug 09, 2023
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80
Robbie Robertson, The Band's lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as "The Weight," "Up on Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" mined and helped reshape American music...
Aug 09, 2023