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Crews make 'good progress' fighting fire that destroyed six homes near Golden, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service says crews are "making good progress" containing a 55-square-kilometre wildfire near Golden, B.C., that destroyed as many as six homes in the region earlier this week. The Dogt...
Jul 27, 2024

Israel orders the evacuation of an area designated as a humanitarian zone in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel's military ordered the evacuation Saturday of a crowded part of Gaza designated as a humanitarian zone, saying it is planning an operation against Hamas militants...
Jul 27, 2024

MLB roundup: Guardians edge Phillies 3-1 in matchup of teams with top records
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in ...
Jul 27, 2024

Bandits dunk Shooting Stars 104-90, clinch berth in CEBL's Championship Weekend
TORONTO - The Vancouver Bandits have punched their ticket to next month's Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship Weekend in Montreal. The Bandits (14-5), led by Marcus Carr's 22 points, knock...
Jul 26, 2024

Volunteers aim to keep a 1882 steam locomotive chugging along in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - A steam locomotive made in 1882 and billed as Canada's oldest operating one is in need of some tender loving care, and the volunteers who have kept it running on a vintage railway north of ...
Jul 26, 2024

Barbu breaks 28-year-old Canadian record in 100-metre freestyle para multi-class
TORONTO - Marian Barbu's morning swim in the men's 100-metre freestyle para multi-class on Friday broke a Canadian record that had stood since 1996. The start of Day 3 of the Speedo Canadian Swimming ...
Jul 26, 2024

'We will rebuild': A look inside the wildfire devastation in Jasper
JASPER NATIONAL PARK - Richard Ireland's eyes well up with tears as he gazes in silence towards his home and sees memories of a lifetime burnt to ashes. The mayor of Jasper then leans over what remain...
Jul 26, 2024

The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent but closely guarded by Beiji...
Jul 26, 2024

Orlando City flattens CF Montreal 4-1 in Leagues Cup
ORLANDO - CF Montreal surrendered three goals in the first half en route to a 4-1 setback to Orlando City Soccer Club in the group stage opener of the 2024 Leagues Cup on Friday. The Floridians got go...
Jul 26, 2024

Clement plays hero as Jays trip Rangers 6-5
TORONTO - Ernie Clement's bases loaded single in the ninth inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a walk-off 6-5 win in their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday. The win was Toronto's (47-56...
Jul 26, 2024