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Okanagan, B.C., transitions to fire recovery, as tally of burned properties hits 189
KELOWNA, B.C. - Officials say the number of properties around Lake Okanagan destroyed or suffering significant wildfire damage has increased to 189, up from 181, as the region in B.C.'s southern Inter...
Aug 28, 2023
Sask. sees highest percentage agree with parental consent for pronoun change: Poll
It appears that people in Saskatchewan are split on whether a parent's consent should be required for a child's pronoun change at school, but more lean toward "yes" in Saskatchewan than in other provi...
Aug 28, 2023
A look at how 'Period Poverty' affects Saskatchewan
With inflation skyrocketing across the country, the use of facilities to help those in need is reaching an all-time high. With increasing pressure on household budgets, personal hygiene products are o...
Aug 28, 2023
September will be warmer than normal in Saskatchewan, climatologist says
It looks like this year's summer break will end on a hot note.The forecast for Regina predicts temperatures will hover around 30 C for most of the week and there's not a drop of rain in sight.David Ph...
Aug 28, 2023
California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change pronouns
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - California's attorney general sued a Southern California school district Monday over its recently adopted policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children chan...
Aug 28, 2023
Feds mull stopgap plan for formula shortage before overhauling approval process: docs
OTTAWA - An internal memo shows the federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to store shelves while it overhauls the way it is regulated to prevent future shortages...
Aug 28, 2023
N.W.T. to discuss delaying October election over wildfire safety concerns
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories legislature is to meet later today to discuss delaying a territorial election set for October because of wildfires. The territory is scheduled to go to the poll...
Aug 28, 2023
Edmonton Oilers sign Gagner, Sutter to tryout deals ahead of training camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional tryout agreements ahead of training camp. It's Gagner's third stint with the Alberta club, being draft...
Aug 28, 2023
A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students
Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers. Some say what drove them to come to C...
Aug 28, 2023
The Huddle returns for second year in southern Ontario
TORONTO - Another NFL season, another year of The Huddle. The Huddle was launched last year by NFL Canada as its first-ever pop-up sports bar to cater to the league's fans in southern Ontario. NFL Can...
Aug 28, 2023