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In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were t...
Jul 26, 2024
Paris Olympics begin with unique opening ceremony along the Seine
PARIS - The Paris Summer Olympics officially get underway today with a unique opening ceremony. Instead of marching into a stadium, representatives from more than 200 competing countries will enter th...
Jul 26, 2024
B.C. crews wary of winds accompanying rain, cool temperatures boosting wildfires
The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings ...
Jul 26, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada to issue decision in Robinson Treaties case this morning
OTTAWA - Canada's top court is set to issue a decision this morning in a case about Crown payments under the Robinson Huron Treaties that have been frozen for almost 150 years. The treaties were signe...
Jul 26, 2024
People should stay inside, filter indoor air amid wildfire smoke, respirologist says
A Calgary respirologist is advising people to regularly check the outdoor air quality and stay inside as smoke from the Jasper wildfires blows into other parts of Alberta and possibly beyond. Dr. Alex...
Jul 26, 2024
French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' disrupting traffic ahead of Olympics, rail company says
PARIS (AP) - The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by several "malicious acts" that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ce...
Jul 26, 2024
Recent rain, cooler weather limiting spread of wildfires in Jasper National Park
EDMONTON - Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park. The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since m...
Jul 25, 2024
D-backs add left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in deal with Marlins, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks added left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the deal, signaling that the D-backs will ...
Jul 25, 2024
Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16
MONTREAL - Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander threw two touchdowns in relief as the Montreal Alouettes rallied for another comeback win at home Thursday, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2...
Jul 25, 2024
Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame...
Jul 25, 2024
