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7 missing after explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze
ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) - Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire and forced evacuations, authorities s...
Jul 02, 2025

Publicly funded in vitro fertilization now available in B.C., offering up to $19,000
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has begun accepting applications for its publicly funded in vitro fertilization program. Health Minister Josie Osborne says being able to have a child shouldn't depend on ...
Jul 02, 2025

Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration two weeks to appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge said Wednesday that an order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border was unlawful, throwing into doubt one of the key pillars of the...
Jul 02, 2025

Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY - Police and organizers say they're confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede would prevent a vehicle attack like the deadly one at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouve...
Jul 02, 2025

Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth US$775,000 on Wednesday. Joseph had three assists in 47 games split between the Pittsburgh Pengui...
Jul 02, 2025

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. Pillar became a Blue Jays fan favourite...
Jul 02, 2025

Brantford picks 7-foot, 273-pound defenseman in the Canadian Hockey League import draft
BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) - The Brantford Bulldogs selected 7-foot-tall, 273-pound defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the 172nd pick in the Canadian Hockey League import draft on Wednesday. The Ontario ...
Jul 02, 2025

Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety
VICTORIA - Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says residents will see a difference in community safety within six months after announcing $10.35 million in funding for additional police and bylaw officers, ...
Jul 02, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Cariboo region
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Cariboo region Wednesday (July 2). Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms ...
Jul 02, 2025

Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list
TORONTO - He's currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if that doesn't pan out, then Canada could be an option for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders is one of 45 players on...
Jul 02, 2025

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