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Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after 'aggressive' cougar sightings
NANAIMO, B.C. - The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it's temporarily closing a hiking trail due to the presence of an "aggressive" cougar. It cites public safety in a notice post...
Jan 07, 2025
Toronto Raptors waive centre Bruno Fernando, free up roster spot
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Bruno Fernando, the NBA team announced Tuesday. Fernando averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 8.6 minutes in 17 games (two starts) this s...
Jan 07, 2025
Thunder-Cavaliers game on Wednesday night is a historic collision of teams on winning streaks
Best in the Eastern Conference. Best in the Western Conference. The best shooting team in the NBA vs. the best defensive team in the NBA. A matchup like only two others in league history. Clear the ca...
Jan 07, 2025
Ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks could be freed today
MONTREAL - A ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve could be freed today. Authorities finished unloading the ship's cargo of corn on Monday, and a...
Jan 07, 2025
US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide, and it imposes sanctions on the group's leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says it has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Force rebel and proxies are committing genocide in the country's civil war. It said Tuesday it has imposed ...
Jan 07, 2025
US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide, and it imposes sanctions on the group's leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Tuesday it has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Force rebel group and proxies are committing genocide in the country's civil war and has imposed sa...
Jan 07, 2025
Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year. However, it says ...
Jan 07, 2025
Biden praises Trudeau as friend, defender of freedom following resignation news
OTTAWA - U.S. President Joe Biden says he is proud to call Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a friend as both men now prepare for their departures from leadership. Biden says he spoke with Trudeau on the ...
Jan 07, 2025
Ontario launches border-strengthening operation as Trump tariff threat looms
TORONTO - The Ontario government says it has launched an operation intended to beef up security along the border with the United States. In a news release, Premier Doug Ford says Operation Deterrence ...
Jan 07, 2025
GFL Environmental selling majority stake in environmental services business
VAUGHAN, Ont. - GFL Environmental Inc. has signed a deal to sell a majority interest in its environmental services business to private equity firms Apollo and BC Partners in an agreement that will see...
Jan 07, 2025

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