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Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province's Interior over the weekend was likely "defensive in nature," and it's unlikely the bears were stalkin...
Jul 29, 2025
Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September - unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps toward long-term peace. St...
Jul 29, 2025
Out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., triggers evacuation alerts
An out-of-control wildfire in the British Columbia Interior has triggered evacuation alerts for a number of properties near Lytton. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says at least five properties ...
Jul 29, 2025
B.C. Interior facing temperatures up to 38 C as heat warnings issued across province
Temperatures in parts of the British Columbia Interior are expected to reach 38 C as heat warnings activate across large parts of the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada says the very high t...
Jul 29, 2025
Venus Williams receives a wild-card entry with Reilly Opelka to play mixed doubles at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) - Venus Williams' comeback is headed to the U.S. Open next month, when she will enter the redesigned mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry. The 45-year-old Wi...
Jul 29, 2025
Trainer Mark Casse says Oaks winner No Time will run in $1-million King's Plate
TORONTO - Woodbine Oaks winner No Time will run in the $1-million King's Plate next month. Trainer Mark Casse said Tuesday that No Time had emerged well from her Oaks win July 20 at Woodbine and the f...
Jul 29, 2025
Blue Jays recall left-hander Easton Lucas, set to start versus Orioles
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from triple-A Buffalo. Lucas will also start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresp...
Jul 29, 2025
Toronto Argonauts sign veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed, Felix Garand-Gauthier
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed veteran Canadians Jordan Herdman-Reed and Felix Garand-Gauthier on Tuesday. The six-foot, 235-pound Herdman-Reed, a linebacker, attended the Saskatchewan Roughri...
Jul 29, 2025
Ivory Coast's president announces bid for a fourth term after changing the constitution
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October. His candidacy is con...
Jul 29, 2025
Canada's Masse finishes fourth in 100m backstroke at world swimming championships
SINGAPORE - Canadian Kylie Masse narrowly missed the podium in the women's 100-metre backstroke final at the World Swimming Championships on Tuesday, finishing fourth. The five-time Olympic medallist ...
Jul 29, 2025
