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Canada sought use of European Union compound in Kabul for fingerprinting, reneged
OTTAWA - Canada requested use of the European Union's compound in Kabul to help with tasks such as fingerprinting for those fleeing Afghanistan, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. ...
Jun 09, 2023

Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada
Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer, resulting in cancelled plans and closed businesses. "We have had a few conversations with our members an...
Jun 09, 2023

Poor air quality from fires expected to continue for at least a couple days
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada, with Alberta imposing new evacuation orders, Manitoba bracing for heavy, lightning-generating thunderstorms and high wildfire risks and poor air qua...
Jun 09, 2023

Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history
OTTAWA - Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is not your typical 12-year-old. She is a child prodigy who's about to become the youngest Canadian to ever graduate from university. On Saturday, Patricia Denni...
Jun 09, 2023

From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada
MONTREAL - The techniques used to put out the wildfires that are burning across Canada vary somewhat depending on geography, but ultimately they depend on people on the ground with hoses and shovels d...
Jun 09, 2023

All candidates forum, School Board Trustees By - Election
PRINCE GEORGE - Despite record-breaking temperatures and it being one of the nicest evenings of the year, nearly 100 people still attended an all-candidates forum at Vanier Hall Thursday night for thi...
Jun 08, 2023

B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 25-15 to open 2023 CFL season
CALGARY - Dominique Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the host Calgary Stampeders in Thursday's CFL season-opener. Rhymes picke...
Jun 08, 2023

Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn't enough to power then to a victory Thursday night. Florida's Matthew T...
Jun 08, 2023

Albies hits 3-run homer in 10th, Braves rally to beat reeling Mets 13-10 for 3-game sweep
ATLANTA (AP) - Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the reeling New York Mets 13-10 for a three-game sweep Thursday night. Orlan...
Jun 08, 2023

Oklahoma wins third straight Women's College World Series title, extends record win streak to 53
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women's College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday ...
Jun 08, 2023