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Death toll rises to 25 as Dominican firefighters find more bodies in this week's explosion
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - The death toll from a powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic this week rose to 25 on Wednesday, with firefighters still trying to extinguish the ongoing ...
Aug 16, 2023
Free agent defensive back Shaquille Richardson returns to Stampeders
CALGARY - Shaquille Richardson is back for a second stint with the Calgary Stampeders. The CFL club announced Wednesday that it has signed the veteran defensive back. Richardson originally signed with...
Aug 16, 2023
The death toll from militia clashes in Libyan capital jumps to 45, medical authorities say
CAIRO (AP) - The toll of people killed during clashes between rival militias in Libya's capital Tripoli has jumped to at least 45, medical authorities said Wednesday. Malek Merset, the spokesperson fo...
Aug 16, 2023
Winds, heat and lightning trigger concern as two British Columbia wildfires surge
VANCOUVER - Wildfire crews in British Columbia are bracing for an incoming weather system expected to bring strong winds and dry lightning by Thursday, but conditions are already flaring in at least t...
Aug 16, 2023
Toronto FC loses goalkeeper Sean Johnson for four to six weeks with broken hand
Toronto FC's nightmarish season took another turn for the worse Wednesday with news that goalkeeper Sean Johnson will be out four to six weeks with a broken hand. The MLS team said Johnson was injured...
Aug 16, 2023
Canadian Ford looking to secure Edmonton Elks first win of season
Tre Ford is returning to the scene of his first win as a CFL starting quarterback. The 2021 Hec Crighton Trophy winner will make his second straight start and fifth overall Thursday night when the Edm...
Aug 16, 2023
Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from US Open due to knee injury
Denis Shapovalov is pulling out of the U.S. Open. The tennis star from Richmond Hill, Ont., made the announcement on social media Wednesday. Shapovalov stated that he had done everything he could to b...
Aug 16, 2023
James Smith Cree Nation Sports Days This Weekend
James Smith Cree Nation, north east of Kinistino, is hosting a wide variety of activities for their Sports Days, this weekend.Gate admission is $10. Elders and children 12 and under are admitted for f...
Aug 16, 2023
Visit Prince Albert National Park August 25-27 for the 2023 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival!
The 2023 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival is a jam-packed weekend featuring free live musical performances and a variety of family activities, hosted by the Waskesiu Recreation Association. Mark your ...
Aug 16, 2023
Air quality alerts continue for much of Saskatchewan
Much of Saskatchewan will remain in a smoky haze Wednesday as wildfire smoke lingers.Environment and Climate Change Canada continued special air quality alerts for parts of northern and central Saskat...
Aug 16, 2023