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'Something's changed': Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say
Earlier this summer, two Canadians walked into a party in rural Germany."Canadians?" joked the host. "I thought you'd smell more like smoke."It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters...
Aug 05, 2023
Canada beats France to win gold in 3x3 FIBA Women's Series event in Prague
PRAGUE, Czechia - Edmonton's Michelle Plouffe had 15 points and five rebounds as Canada beat France 20-17 to capture gold in a 3x3 FIBA Women's Series event in Prague. Katherine Plouffe, Michelle's tw...
Aug 05, 2023
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.The problem could mean the National Flood Insu...
Aug 05, 2023
Calls to make swimming lessons more available in Quebec after deadly year on water
MONTREAL - A charity that advocates for water safety is calling on the Quebec government to offer swimming lessons more widely - especially to recent immigrants - as drownings in the province are up 3...
Aug 05, 2023
Calls to make swimming lessons more available in Quebec after deadly year on water
MONTREAL - A charity that advocates for water safety is calling on the Quebec government to offer swimming lessons more widely - especially to recent immigrants - as drownings in the province are up 3...
Aug 05, 2023
Perseid meteor shower back again to light up night sky
It's that time of year again as the Perseid meteor shower will be lighting up the night sky for the next couple of weeks.This annual occurrence has been happening for over 30 years after Comet Swift-T...
Aug 05, 2023
Bill Blair says he oversaw culture change at Toronto police, not everyone agrees
OTTAWA - As he settles in to the corner office in Ottawa's National Defence headquarters, Bill Blair is feeling pretty comfortable in his new role. This is his fourth ministerial job since 2018, when ...
Aug 05, 2023
Pakistani police arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani police on Saturday arrested former Prime Minister Khan at his home in the eastern city of Lahore. It's the second time the popular opposition leader has been detained this y...
Aug 05, 2023
Veselinovic misses penalty in shootout as Whitecaps fall to Tigres in Leagues Cup
VANCOUVER - Tigres UANL beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-3 on penalties in round of 32 Leagues Cup action at B.C. Place on Friday. Pedro Vite opened the scoring for the Whitecaps, firing a half volley p...
Aug 04, 2023
A timeline of events leading up to the new B.C. port deal
The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia has announced its members have ratified a new agreement with employers to end their long-running labour dispute. Here is a timeline ...
Aug 04, 2023