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Tackling B.C.'s largest ever wildfire means letting some of it burn, province says
Mark Healey, an incident commander with the BC Wildfire Service, says he took a 2 1/2 hour flight over the southern flank of the enormous Donnie Creek fire in northeastern British Columbia. "I never s...
Jun 21, 2023
'There’s just sorrow:' Bus driver says rides must continue in wake of deadly crash
DAUPHIN, Man. - Doug Westhouse sits straight behind the wheel of a 12-passenger bus driving along a rural Manitoba highway waiting for the next call for a ride. The coordinator and driver for Grand Pl...
Jun 21, 2023
One in four Canadians say they have been affected by wildfires this year: poll
OTTAWA - More than one in four Canadians told a polling firm this week that they have been affected by the record-setting wildfires that have rocked much of Canada over the spring, and more than three...
Jun 21, 2023
After escaping violence and persecution, LGBTQ refugees find peace in Canada
Paul Canary Kanyamu says life felt like "hell on Earth" before he escaped violence and found refuge in Canadaabout two months ago. "I was punched, I was pushed into a ditch, my leg was broken and I wa...
Jun 21, 2023
Canadian aircraft has detected underwater noises in search for missing sub near Titanic
The US Coast Guard says a Canadian aircraft has detected underwater noises during search for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic. As a result of the n...
Jun 20, 2023
Clement, Springer hits in 8th lift Blue Jays over Marlins 2-0
MIAMI (AP) - Ernie Clement and George Springer hit consecutive RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Tuesday night. Yusei Kikuchi allowed two hits an...
Jun 20, 2023
Reform-minded prosecutor in northern Virginia wins reelection nomination in Democratic primary
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - Incumbent Buta Biberaj, one of three prosecutors in northern Virginia who faced tough challenges after being elected four years ago on a progressive reform agenda, won her Democra...
Jun 20, 2023
State legislator defeats incumbent senator in Virginia race centered on abortion rights
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Former state legislator Lashrecse Aird defeated incumbent and self-described "pro-life" Democrat Sen. Joe Morrissey on Tuesday in a closely watched primary election nomination con...
Jun 20, 2023
National Indigenous People’s Day Kistapinânihk
Kistapinnihk is the original Cree word for the Prince Albert area meaning 'Great Meeting Place.'And that's exactly what the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) hopes to create along the riverbank Wedne...
Jun 20, 2023
Guadeloupe downs Guyana in qualifier, will face Canada in Toronto in Gold Cup opener
Canada will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Guadeloupe, which blanked Guyana 2-0 in preliminary play Tuesday to advance to the main tournament field. The 47th-ranked Canadian men will host Guadelou...
Jun 20, 2023