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B.C. wildfires on the rise amid drought, federal help on the way
The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to rise amid persistent drought, and federal aid -- including military resources -- is on the way. Bowinn Ma, B.C.'s minister of emergency managem...
Jul 15, 2023

Lionel Messi makes it official by signing with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer
Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi's contract became official Saturday, a little mor...
Jul 15, 2023

Lionel Messi makes it official. He signs with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi's contract became official Saturday, a little mor...
Jul 15, 2023

Referees to announce video review-related decisions at Women's World Cup
Referees will announce the results of video reviews at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, following a practice first used earlier this year at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco and t...
Jul 15, 2023

Evacuation alert expansion issued east of Stellat'en First Nation, 60 km west of Vanderhoof
PRINCE GEORGE - The Saik'uz First Nation, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the Village of Fraser Lake, and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako have issued an evacuation alert expansion for the Ste...
Jul 15, 2023

Ottawa unveils pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who have fled to Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government is announcing details of a long-awaited pathway for Ukrainians to seek permanent residency in Canada starting this fall. Ottawa says those who have fled Russia's illega...
Jul 15, 2023

Canadian diver Pamela Ware finishes fourth at World Aquatics Championships
FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian diver Pamela Ware came close to securing Canada's first medal at the FINA World Aquatics Championships, but ended up settling for fourth in the one-metre springboard event on...
Jul 15, 2023

Mass crash on Tour briefly halts Stage 14. Pogacar, Vingegaard escape unscathed
ANNEMASSE, France (AP) - Spanish rider Antonio Pedrero was evacuated by ambulance following a mass pile-up that briefly halted the 14th stage of the Tour de France soon after the start on Saturday. Lo...
Jul 15, 2023

More than 20,000 Quebec households still without power following severe storm
MONTREAL - Power outages persist in the Montreal area nearly 48 hours after severe thunderstorms ripped through southern Quebec, downing trees, snapping poles and breaking wires. Hydro-Qubec reports o...
Jul 15, 2023

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman scratched from start because of left side discomfort
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of discomfort in his left side. The team said an MRI ...
Jul 15, 2023