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A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note
Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety. A...
Aug 29, 2023
Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson released by Yankees after playing just 33 games this year
DETROIT (AP) - Third baseman Josh Donaldson's unproductive two seasons with the New York Yankees ended Tuesday when the former AL MVP was released. The 37-year-old hit .207 with 25 homers and 77 RBIs ...
Aug 29, 2023
Spruce Kings add defenseman Coventry for upcoming 2023-24 season
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are pleased to announce the addition of 17-year-old defenseman Alex Coventry ('06) for the 2023-24 BC Hockey League season.A product of Burnaby, BC, Cove...
Aug 29, 2023
Guatemalan president calls for transition of power to anti-corruption crusader Arévalo
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei called Tuesday for a democratic transition of power to anti-corruption campaigner and president-elect Bernardo Arvalo and his Seed Movem...
Aug 29, 2023
Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States
OTTAWA - Canada is warning members of the LGBTQ+ community that they may face discrimination if they travel to some places in the United States. Global Affairs Canada says in a new updated posted toda...
Aug 29, 2023
Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States
OTTAWA - Canada is warning members of the LGBTQ+ community that they may face discrimination if they travel to some places in the United States. Global Affairs Canada says in a new updated posted toda...
Aug 29, 2023
Toronto FC loans midfielder Kosi Thompson to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK
Toronto FC has loaned midfielder Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian top-flight club Lillestrom SK for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. As part of the loan, Lillestrom will have an...
Aug 29, 2023
Feds say prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex may be replaced rather than restored
OTTAWA - The government says the prime minister's problem-plagued official residence could be replaced instead of restored. A spokesperson for the Procurement Department says that is among the options...
Aug 29, 2023
'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library in the B.C. Interior over the weekend has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate...
Aug 29, 2023
'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library in the B.C. Interior over the weekend has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate...
Aug 29, 2023