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In the news today: Wildfires in B.C. and NWT, Yellowknife still under threat
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Rain, lightning expected in B.C. wildfire regions Firefighters in British Colum...
Aug 23, 2023
Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire
POPKUM, B.C. - When Walter Roos was planning for the ceremony over Zoom where he would become a Canadian citizen, he expected to attend in business attire while at home in Popkum, B.C., east of Chilli...
Aug 23, 2023
Wildfire smoke can damage the brain long after flames are extinguished, research says
A growing body of international research suggests pollution from wildfire smoke can produce cognitive deficits, post-traumatic stress and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkin...
Aug 23, 2023
B.C. wildfire regions see rain, lightning in forecast as province lifts travel ban
Firefighters in British Columbia's southern Interior continue to battle a number of significant wildfires even as cooler, wetter weather is anticipated in the region. The BC Wildfire Service says 120 ...
Aug 23, 2023
Yellowknife mayor says it's too unsafe for residents to return to the capital city
YELLOWKNIFE - The mayor of Yellowknife says it's not safe for residents to go home to the territorial capital, but notes city officials are working on a return plan as a fire continues to burn about 1...
Aug 23, 2023
Without Trump, debate gives Republican hopefuls rare chance to build some momentum
WASHINGTON - It doesn't happen often, but it's happening tonight: Donald Trump is spurning the chance to appear on prime-time television. That makes the Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee a r...
Aug 23, 2023
Belt's homer in 10th inning lifts Blue Jays past Orioles 6-3
BALTIMORE (AP) - Brandon Belt homered on Mike Baumann's first pitch in the 10th inning, Daulton Varsho hit a two-run home run in the second and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3...
Aug 22, 2023
More Sask. firefighters heading to Yellowknife to battle wildfires
The Provincial government is doing what it can to help its neighbours in the Northwest Territories as they battle wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.Last week, a nearby fire forced more than...
Aug 22, 2023
Brother of teen found dead in B.C. park tells jury they spoke the day of her death
VANCOUVER - The brother of a 13-year-old girl who was found dead in a Burnaby, B.C., park six years ago says he spoke to his sister via the messaging app WeChat just hours before their mother reported...
Aug 22, 2023
'It all happened real fast': Prince Albert residents caught in Edmonton mall during lockdown
Prince Albert's Clifford McBeath will likely never forget his 45th birthday.That's because McBeath was at West Edmonton Mall Monday night with his family, when an announcement came over the loud speak...
Aug 22, 2023