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Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 146 as search operations continue
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - At least 146 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. Young children and pregnan...
Jul 23, 2024
In the news today: Storms on the way as B.C. wildfires ramp up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Storms on the way as B.C. wildfires ramp up The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather...
Jul 23, 2024
High winds, large hailstones and high temperatures challenge B.C. wildfire crews
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather could ramp-up fire activity, as Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms in several parts of the province following weeks of ...
Jul 23, 2024
High winds, large hailstones and high temperatures challenge B.C. wildfire crews
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather could ramp-up fire activity, as Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms in several parts of the province following weeks of ...
Jul 23, 2024
Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. Veteran James Paxton of Richmond, B.C., was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan...
Jul 22, 2024
Coroner's inquest into 2019 death in Kamloops RCMP cell begins
KAMLOOPS - A BC Coroners Service inquest is underway in Kamloops, stemming from the 2019 death of a man in police custody. Randy Lampreau, 49, was found dead on March 13, 2019 in a Kamloops RCMP holdi...
Jul 22, 2024
River Valley wildfire calms; Williams Lake remains on alert
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The River Valley wildfire ignited and took off on Sunday (July 21) just on the edge of Williams Lake. As of Monday afternoon, the fire was listed at 40 hectares."We had a massive...
Jul 22, 2024
Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community
SANIKILUAQ, NVT. - A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered. The Department of Commun...
Jul 22, 2024
Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest dest...
Jul 22, 2024
Mara Mountain wildfire not threatening communities: CSRD
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is continuing to use aircraft to monitor the 220-hectare Mara Mountain wildfire (K41070) and does not believe there is any threat to the surrounding com...
Jul 22, 2024
