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At least 18 dead after landfill site collapses in Uganda's capital
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - A vast landfill site in the Ugandan capital has collapsed, killing at least 18 people, the Red Cross said. Fourteen other people were injured when the Kiteezi landfill, which se...
Aug 11, 2024

Maryland house leveled after apparent blast, at least 1 person found dead
BEL AIR, Md. (AP) - At least one person has died after an apparent explosion leveled a house in a town northeast of Baltimore, fire officials said Sunday. Andrew Doyle, a public information officer fo...
Aug 11, 2024

For losers in bids for federal cash to protect against climate disaster, fears remain
HALL'S HARBOUR, N.S. - For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow from which to reco...
Aug 11, 2024

Kodiaks suffer third straight blowout as defense falters
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a rough homecoming for the Prince George Kodiaks, who were certainly hoping to get back into the win column following two blowouts on the road. Instead, the losing streak extend...
Aug 10, 2024

Evacuation order for the south Valemount & Cedarside areas rescinded
VALEMOUNT - Update: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Village of Valemount have cancelled the BC Emergency Alert and rescinded the evacuation order for the south Valemount and Cedars...
Aug 10, 2024

Alouettes jump out to early 15-0 lead, tame Tiger-Cats 33-23
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes jumped out to an early lead, then held off the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' late rally in a 33-23 win at Percival Molson Stadium on Saturday night. Montreal's defence made th...
Aug 10, 2024

Guerrero extends hit streak, but Blue Jays fall 1-0 to Athletics
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tied a career-best by extending his hit streak to 22 games in the first inning, but Oakland starter Osvaldo Bido was at his best the rest of the way to help the Athleti...
Aug 10, 2024

Blue Jays claim RHP Luis Frias off waivers from Diamondbacks
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed Luis Frias off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays announced the acquisition Saturday and option Frias to their Triple-A affi...
Aug 10, 2024

Motorcycle club raises more then $3300 for local community organizations
PRINCE GEORGE - The Redrum Motorcycle Club held its first annual fundraising motorcycle run earlier this year, and it raised $3240. Half of the money was donated to the Prince George Hospice Palliativ...
Aug 10, 2024

Sinner advances to NBO Montreal quarterfinal with win over Tabilo
MONTREAL - Top seed Jannik Sinner of Italy has advanced to the National Bank Open quarterfinal with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Alejandro Tabilo of Chile on Saturday. Tabilo, despite representing Chile, was b...
Aug 10, 2024