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Canadians urged to leave Lebanon as flights cancelled amid growing tensions
MONTREAL - Lara Salameh was supposed to be flying out of Beirut Thursday en route to Montreal with her husband and two daughters, but the night before, their flight was cancelled. She said Air France ...
Aug 02, 2024

'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue
EDMONTON - Nestled along a meadow in Jasper's backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Moun...
Aug 02, 2024

Massive B.C. landslide could mean new barriers for struggling salmon
VANCOUVER - An expert on British Columbia's salmon populations says the massive landslide that blocked off part of Canada's largest sockeye salmon run has created an unprecedented situation potentiall...
Aug 02, 2024

Rights group says 13 killed during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis. Hundreds arrested
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests in Nigeria against the country's economic crisis that turned violent in several states, a rights group said Friday. Author...
Aug 02, 2024

Blue Bombers upset Lions 25-0 in Winnipeg on six field goals by Castillo
WINNIPEG - Lucky Whitehead caught a 19-yard touchdown pass in his season debut and Sergio Castillo booted six field goals to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers upset the B.C. Lions 25-0 and snap their two...
Aug 01, 2024

Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) - Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the R...
Aug 01, 2024

US recognizes the opposition candidate as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced that it is recognizing opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez as the winner of Venezuelan's presidential election, despite the country...
Aug 01, 2024

Gloria Johnson, ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat, wins primary, will face GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face off against Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in November, pitting a survivor of...
Aug 01, 2024

"My heart hurts every day": Overdose Awareness Month recognized by City with flag raising
PRINCE GEORGE - A flag commemorating Overdose Awareness Month was raised at City Hall today, raising awareness on the continuing toxic drug crisis that has claimed thousands of lives in the province."...
Aug 01, 2024

New intergenerational subdivision coming to First Nation community near Fort St. James
NORTHERN B.C.- A groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 31 in the Nak'azdli Whut'en to commemorate the construction of a new subdivision.The Mountianview Subdivision will host 32 intergenerational...
Aug 01, 2024