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Wildfire smoke highlights need for better ventilation in public spaces, experts say
Wildfire smoke hanging over communities across Canada in recent months has highlighted the need for better ventilation in buildings used by the public, experts say, urging the establishment of strong ...
Jul 21, 2023
Five years on, Danforth shooting vivid for those affected, gun control key issue
TORONTO - The passage of time can feel disjointed for Ali Demircan. It may have been five years since a gunman went on a shooting rampage through Toronto's Greektown, but the horror of what Demircan s...
Jul 21, 2023
Alabama executes man for the 2001 beating death of a woman, resuming lethal injections after review
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama executed a man on Friday for the 2001 beating death of a woman as the state resumed lethal injections following a pause to review procedures. James Barber, 64, was pronounc...
Jul 21, 2023
Canada settles for 0-0 draw with Nigeria in FIFA Women's World Cup opener
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign got off to a rocky start as the Olympic champions settled for a scoreless draw with Nigeria on Friday. The Canadians had a gilt-edged ch...
Jul 20, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers bounce back from loss with 28-14 doubling of Edmonton Elks
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros finally solved the Edmonton Elks' defence in the second half of a 28-14 win Thursday. Collaros completed 20 of 24 passes for 308 yards and two touchdown...
Jul 20, 2023
Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay...
Jul 20, 2023
Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay...
Jul 20, 2023
Canada reaches round of 16 in women's world water polo championship
FUKUOKA, Japan - Canada's women's water polo team advanced to the round of 16 at the world championship with a 17-12 victory Thursday over host Japan. Canada meets South Africa on Saturday in Fukuoka ...
Jul 20, 2023
RCMP on the lookout for wanted Williams Lake woman
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake are asking for the public's help tracking down a woman wanted on gun charges.Miranda Solomon is wanted for discharging a firearm with intent and possessing ...
Jul 20, 2023
Temporary gap in physician coverage at St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof
VANDERHOOF - Northern Health says that Emergency Services at St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof will be interrupted between 8 p.m. Thursday July 20 until 8 a.m. Friday July 21 due to an unavoidable gap i...
Jul 20, 2023