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Man on trial for first-degree murder escapes from Metro Vancouver jail
VANCOUVER - An inmate has escaped from a pretrial holding facility in Metro Vancouver and RCMP say he is considered dangerous and should not be approached. A statement from police says Rabih Alkhalil,...
Jul 22, 2022

UN court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Judges at the United Nations' highest court have dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide aga...
Jul 22, 2022

FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said its new update to the nation's flood insurance program will prompt more people to sign up for cove...
Jul 22, 2022

Canada women's rugby captain de Goede happy to be home as Canada hosts Italy
LANGFORD, B.C. - Sunday's women's rugby test match between Canada and visiting Italy will be a family affair for Sophie de Goede. The Canadian captain is looking forward to a rare chance to play at ho...
Jul 22, 2022

Advanced DNA offers hope to solve cold cases, but some Canadian cops slow to adopt it
MONTREAL - Advances in DNA technology are being credited with solving a growing pile of cold case murders in the United States, but some Canadian police forces are lagging behind their U.S. counterpar...
Jul 22, 2022

Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection
Peter Kelly was still bouncing back from COVID-19 when a case of monkeypox gave him the "worst pain" of his life. The 28-year-old Toronto resident had only just returned to work as a dancer and physic...
Jul 22, 2022

Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s
Heat warnings remain in place throughout Eastern Canada, with Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s or even 40 C heading into the weekend. Large regions of Newfoundland a...
Jul 22, 2022

B.C. Lions survive scare, claw out 17-12 victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions were tested Thursday but hung on for a 17-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He...
Jul 21, 2022

Armed and dangerous - Suspect in Chilliwack fatal shootings on the loose
CHILLIWACK - The suspect in a double fatal shooting Thursday (July 21) in Chilliwack remains at large. 50-year-old Eric John Shestalo is suspected in the shooting deaths of two women. A man was also s...
Jul 21, 2022

Canada's Brown seventh in world 200 metres; Arop, Ahmed advance to finals
EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Aaron Brown says he plans to keep chasing that elusive individual medal. The 30-year-old from Toronto finished seventh in a sizzling 200 metres at the world track and field cha...
Jul 21, 2022