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Lytton, B.C., rebuild continues three years after wildfire destroyed most of town
LYTTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Three years after a wildfire destroyed much of the British Columbia village of Lytton, the tiny Fraser Canyon community is still struggling to get back on its feet. ...
Jun 25, 2024

Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players
Jeremy Roenick was getting a coffee when he got the call he once hoped for but some time ago stopped expecting when the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee meets typically in late June. Tears well...
Jun 25, 2024

North Korea fires a ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, in an apparent protest of the deployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier...
Jun 25, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters face off at new Montreal encampment
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters faced off today at a downtown Montreal square, where a new encampment tied to the war in the Gaza Strip was set up over the weekend. The tw...
Jun 25, 2024

Denmark advances to last 16 at European Championship after 0-0 draw with Serbia
MUNICH (AP) - Denmark advanced to the last 16 at the European Championship after a 0-0 draw with Serbia on Tuesday. The Danes finished Group C with three points, the same as Slovenia, but ended up in ...
Jun 25, 2024

Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos’ offensive line named in CFL honour roll.
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line led the way Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Bethe...
Jun 25, 2024

Mitchell looks to defend title in Paris as part of Canada's Olympic cycling team
TORONTO - Kelsey Mitchell of Sherwood Park, Alta., will look to defend her Olympic sprint cycling title as part of Canada's cycling team at this summer's Paris Games. Mitchell, who won gold in the wom...
Jun 25, 2024

England tops group at Euro 2024 and Slovenia also advances after 0-0 draw
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday. The result at Cologne Stadium also saw Slovenia reach the roun...
Jun 25, 2024

Police report few arrests despite 33,000 at Oilers Stanley Cup Game7 watch party
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans didn't get the Stanley Cup, but numbers from police suggest they would qualify for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy. The trophy rewards responsible and sportsmanlike play, an...
Jun 25, 2024

Crude awakening: Edmonton Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss
EDMONTON - The hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans shattered Monday night as the team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. On Tuesday, many were still trying to put the pieces back together. "I wore all b...
Jun 25, 2024