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'Challenging' wildfire conditions in B.C. as hot and dry weather persists
Over 250 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as much of the province continues to bake under a heat wave that is expected to last into next week. Cliff Chapman with the BC Wildfire Service said ...
Jul 19, 2024

In the news today: Trudeau expected to appoint new labour minister
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau expected to appoint new labour minister Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to appoint a replace...
Jul 19, 2024

Trudeau expected to appoint new labour minister as Seamus O'Regan steps down
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to appoint a replacement for outgoing labour minister Seamus O'Regan, whose resignation is effective today. O'Regan announced Thursday he was steppin...
Jul 19, 2024

Elections Canada floats suggestions to shield nomination contests from meddling
OTTAWA - Elections Canada is suggesting possible changes to protect the political nomination process from foreign meddling, including barring non-citizens from helping choose candidates, requiring par...
Jul 19, 2024

Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) - As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats think his vice president would make a good president herself. A new po...
Jul 18, 2024

Air attack leaves 1 dead, at least 10 injured in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A large explosion rumbled through the streets of central Tel Aviv early Friday morning, raining down shards of shrapnel and injuring at least 10 people, first responders said. ...
Jul 18, 2024

Ashcroft Ranch property placed under evacuation alert
ASHCROFT, B.C. - The threat presented by the Shetland Creek wildfire is growing more real for residents of Ashcroft.As of Thursday afternoon (July 18), the Village of Ashcroft has placed the Ashcroft ...
Jul 18, 2024

Trump describes assassination attempt with personal details as he accepts Republican nomination
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Donald Trump, defiant and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that largely ignored his most divisive plans...
Jul 18, 2024

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He's expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The Jazz are expected to buy out the former NBA MVP'...
Jul 18, 2024

Merritt's emergency department subject to 26-hour closure
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has announced a 26-hour closure at the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt.The closure is set to begin at 6:00 a.m. Friday (July 19) and last unti...
Jul 18, 2024

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