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More than 250 wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there are 257 wildfires currently burning in the province. That's one fewer than Saturday's update, but down from about 300 earlier in the week. There are now ...
Jul 25, 2021

Quebecer hopes act of 'horticultural disobedience' will urge others to rethink lawns
MONTREAL - This year, Dany Baillargeon is committing what he describes as "horticultural disobedience" by letting his front yard grow naturally - despite the risk of running afoul of local bylaws. The...
Jul 25, 2021

Canadian divers Abel, Citrini-Beaulieu win silver in women's 3m synchro
TOKYO - Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu won silver in the women's three-metre synchronized springboard, giving Canada its second medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Abel, from Lava...
Jul 25, 2021

RCMP spied on Canadian nationalist committee as it pushed pro-independence agenda
OTTAWA - Canada's spy service closely monitored the burgeoning nationalist movement in the 1960s and '70s, poring over pamphlets, collecting reports from confidential sources and warily watching for s...
Jul 25, 2021

For the second straight Games, women relay swimmers get Canada's first medal
TOKYO - Just as in 2016, the women's 4x100 freestyle relay team gave Canada its first medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This time, however, the medal was a more precious colour. With star swimmer Penn...
Jul 25, 2021

Hernández hits 2 of Toronto's 5 homers in 10-3 win over Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - All-Star Teoscar Hernndez hit two of Toronto's five home runs and the Blue Jays beat New York Mets 10-3 Saturday night to stop a three-game losing streak. George Springer, Marcus Semie...
Jul 24, 2021

Alex Bono comes up big as Toronto FC holds on to defeat the Chicago Fire 2-1
CHICAGO - Alex Bono stood tall in goal and Toronto FC got goals from Yeferson Soteldo and Nick DeLeon, hanging on for a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday that extended its unbeaten record unde...
Jul 24, 2021

International passengers at Pearson airport may have to line up by vaccination status
TORONTO - International travellers arriving at Canada's largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status. Toronto's Pearson International Airport say...
Jul 24, 2021

‘It takes a village’: Stankoven grateful for loved ones, teammates, and coaches who also sacrificed for his goals
KAMLOOPS - Nearly 13 years of playing, practicing, and training came to fruition for Logan Stankoven on Saturday (July 24) during the National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft.Hours removed from draft ...
Jul 24, 2021

B.C. welcomes 100 firefighters from Mexico, province finalizing more out-of-province resources
ABBOTSFORD - The B.C. government officially welcomed in 100 firefighters from Mexico into Abbotsford on Saturday (July 24).Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and solicitor general for British C...
Jul 24, 2021

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