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Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime
FREDERICTON - Rick Austin knew he had hooked a big one as his fishing rod bent and he reeled furiously from his kayak off the Nova Scotia coast, but he never dreamt there would be a great white shark ...
Aug 09, 2023

Suspected arson in Mackenzie
MACKENZIE - Mounties in Mackenzie are investigating an arson. RCMP say it happened Monday night near Cicada Road with the Mackenzie Fire Department arriving on scene shortly after 9 p.m. to find a ski...
Aug 09, 2023

Firefighter Zak Muise's family grateful for support before Penticton, B.C., memorial
PENTICTON, B.C. - The family of firefighter Zak Muise, who died last month fighting the Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.'s northeast, says an outpouring of support has meant a lot to his family ahead of ...
Aug 09, 2023

Firefighter Zak Muise's family grateful for support before Penticton, B.C., memorial
PENTICTON, B.C. - The family of firefighter Zak Muise, who died last month fighting the Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.'s northeast, says an outpouring of support has meant a lot to his family ahead of ...
Aug 09, 2023

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work
An industry group says Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold. Iron and Earth, a group that assists fossil fuel emp...
Aug 09, 2023

Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians
OTTAWA - Saskatchewan RCMP say Meta's decision to remove news links from Facebook and Instagram will affect the way they relay information. In the coming weeks, police forces won't be able to count on...
Aug 09, 2023

Canada's Milos Raonic powers through to third round at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Canada's Milos Raonic used his strong serve to power his way to a 6-4, 6-3 second-round win over Japan's Taro Daniel at the National Bank Open on Wednesday. The Thornhill, Ont., native had 1...
Aug 09, 2023

Ottawa police identify 15 suspects in storming of Senegalese Embassy
Ottawa police are asking for help identifying 15 people accused of storming the Embassy of Senegal. In a statement, they say a protest was happening just before noon on Aug. 1 and that a group forced ...
Aug 09, 2023

Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report
MONTREAL - The Quebec health-care system's reliance on fax machines, handwritten notes and paper files is standing in the way of the province fully harnessing artificial intelligence, according to a r...
Aug 09, 2023

Maple Leafs add goaltending depth with veteran Martin Jones
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Martin Jones to a one-year contract worth US$875,000. The 33-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., brings a wealth of experience to the team wit...
Aug 09, 2023