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Wildfires continue to drop in B.C., just over 40 blazes burning out of control
The number of out-of-control wildfires continues to drop in British Columbia on the heels of a cold front bringing rain and fall-like temperatures to many areas. About 280 blazes remain active across ...
Aug 28, 2024

Wildfires continue to drop in B.C., just over 40 blazes burning out of control
The number of out-of-control wildfires continues to drop in British Columbia on the heels of a cold front bringing rain and fall-like temperatures to many areas. About 280 blazes remain active across ...
Aug 28, 2024

Akwesasne woman sought in U.S. over drownings of migrants in St. Lawrence River
MONTREAL - The United States is seeking the extradition of a woman from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory who is alleged to have been a key player in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eigh...
Aug 28, 2024

Flair Airlines seeks investors to ‘restructure’ finances and grow fleet
VANCOUVER - Flair Airlines says it is looking for partners to inject fresh capital into the budget carrier in order to "restructure" its finances and build out its fleet. Eric Tanner, vice-president o...
Aug 28, 2024

Toronto terror suspect came to Canada in 2018, became citizen last spring
OTTAWA - A man facing terror charges for allegedly plotting an attack in Toronto along with his son came to Canada in 2018 and became a citizen just months before his arrest. Public Safety Minister Do...
Aug 28, 2024

Arbitrator rules in favour of CFL's indefinite suspension of Lemon
TORONTO - An independent arbitrator has upheld the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouette Shawn Lemon for sports betting. The CFL made the announcement Wednesday morning and gave no indicati...
Aug 28, 2024

Canadians seek podium in Paris amid tougher Paralympic competition
PARIS - Paralympic Games medals have become harder for Canadians to win, which makes them precious in Paris. Canada's 126-member team is among 4,400 athletes from 168 countries competing in 22 sports ...
Aug 28, 2024

Cougars training camp starts Wednesday
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars begin training camp on Wednesday (Aug.28). Training Camp rosters will comprise returning players, prospects, and free agent invites who will be grouped into f...
Aug 28, 2024

Huble Homestead to host Potato Festival this weekend
PRINCE GEORGE - Huble Homestead Historic Site hosts the Potato Festival this Sunday and Monday, September 1 and 2.There will be nine varieties of heirloom potatoes that have been growing on site in th...
Aug 28, 2024

In the news today: Sentencing for convicted killer, and military sex assault verdict
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sentencing hearing for Winnipeg serial killer Families and supporters of four Indigenous women who died at the...
Aug 28, 2024