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The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia for Friday, Nov. 19
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern) --- 9:05 a.m. British Columbia's public safety minister is expected to outline the specifics of the latest provincial...
Nov 19, 2021
Canadian men climb to No. 40 in latest FIFA rankings, matching all-time high
Fuelled by wins over Mexico and Costa Rica, Canada has risen eight places to No. 40 in the latest FIFA world rankings, matching its highest-ever position. The Canadian men also hit No. 40 in December ...
Nov 19, 2021
Salvation Army gathering donations to build Christmas hampers for Merritt evacuees
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army's Kamloops branch has set up an avenue for people to support Merritt evacuees and flood victims.Major Kelly Fifield says donations made through a link on the branch's web...
Nov 19, 2021
EXPLAINER: What drives high-profile disappearances in China
BEIJING (AP) - The disappearance of tennis star Peng Shuai in China following her accusation of sexual assault against a former top Communist Party official has shined a spotlight on similar cases inv...
Nov 19, 2021
English cricketer sorry for appearing in blackface at party
LONDON (AP) - English cricketer Alex Hales apologized on Friday after the publication of a photo showing him in blackface portraying Tupac Shakur at a party in 2009. The apology comes amid an ongoing ...
Nov 19, 2021
Austria to enter lockdown, bring in mandatory vaccinations
BERLIN (AP) - Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said Friday that the country will go into a national lockdown to contain a fourth wave of coronavirus cases. Schallenberg said the lockdown wil...
Nov 19, 2021
Ramping up B.C. flood relief and COVID vaccines for kids: In The News for Nov. 19
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 19, 2021
Kenney leadership in question as UCP annual general meeting set to begin in Calgary
CALGARY - The United Conservative Party's annual general meeting is set to begin later today as Premier Jason Kenney deals with rising discontent in his caucus, party and from Albertans. Kenney is exp...
Nov 19, 2021
'I have nothing left': Merritt, B.C., family asking for help after losing home
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Barkad Khan wiped away tears Thursday as he made another "frustrating" visit to one of the emergency reception centres set up to help residents from Merritt, B.C., who have been force...
Nov 19, 2021
More military deployments amid flooding state of emergency
VANCOUVER - As rescue and relief efforts ramp up in areas hardest hit by flooding and mudslides, the B.C. government is expected to provide more information today about the state of emergency it has d...
Nov 19, 2021
