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'My heart is crying': Afghan refugees wait on family members to join them in Canada
TORONTO - Khalid Khogiani arrived in Canada from Afghanistan through Pakistan more than a year ago and has been waiting for the Canadian government to process the refugee applications for his wife, mo...
Dec 22, 2022
Arizona to remove shipping container wall from Mexico border
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the U.S. government over trespassi...
Dec 22, 2022
Senators-Red Wings game postponed due to severe winter storm brewing in Ontario
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators' game Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings has been postponed due to a severe winter storm forecast for much of Ontario. The game has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb...
Dec 22, 2022
Former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman dies at 31
DENVER (AP) - Running back Ronnie Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31. Hillman's family posted on his Instagram...
Dec 22, 2022
Family, friends to gather for funeral of man shot in condo building north of Toronto
TORONTO - The family of a man who was among five people killed in a shooting rampage at a Toronto-area condo says the 59-year-old's funeral will be held at a mosque today. Police have said Naveed Dada...
Dec 22, 2022
Extreme cold leads to record-breaking energy consumption for second time this week
VANCOUVER - For the second time this week, BC Hydro is reporting record-breaking electricity demand due to the extreme cold.BC Hydro says consumption between 5 and 6 p.m. last night (Dec.21) reached o...
Dec 22, 2022
Evacuation order lifted following tanker truck crash
DAWSON CREEK - An evacuation order for an area south of Dawson Creek has been rescinded after a tanker truck crashed carrying hazardous material. The Peace River Regional District says residents can n...
Dec 22, 2022
Structure fire on Norwood Street causes $20K in damages
PRINCE GEORGE - Though hindered by extreme cold, Prince George Fire Rescue doused a structure fire on the 2100 block of Norwood Street yesterday (Dec.21) morning. It broke out at around 11:30 a.m. wit...
Dec 22, 2022
With high-performance review underway, Curling Canada hopes new quad yields results
Curling Canada is hoping an ongoing high-performance review will help put the federation on track for success after a disappointing showing on the international stage last season. Canada's lone curlin...
Dec 22, 2022
Virginia state Sen. McClellan wins Democratic nomination
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan has overwhelmingly won the Democratic nomination to succeed the late A. Donald McEachin in Congress, party officials said. McClellan won...
Dec 22, 2022