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Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections f...
Aug 15, 2024

Whitecaps FC Girls down Allianza in CONCACAF W Champions Cup playoff in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR - Emily Wong's 25th-minute penalty moved the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite team into the group stage of the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup with a 1-0 preliminary-round victory Thursday ove...
Aug 15, 2024

Australia's Minjee Lee leads rain-delayed Women's Scottish Open with opening 67
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) - Two-time major champion Minjee Lee of Australia managed a strong wind and caught a break with rare sunshine in a wet Scottish summer with a 5-under 67 on Thursday for a one-sho...
Aug 15, 2024

Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Pendrith, Matsuyama right behind
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and lost his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs from thieves who snatched their bag. None of that seemed to bothe...
Aug 15, 2024

Ottawa Rapid FC unveiled as city's Northern Super League team
OTTAWA - The Northern Super League team in the nation's capital will be known as Ottawa Rapid FC. The Canadian professional women's soccer team revealed its name and logo Thursday at TD Place, where t...
Aug 15, 2024

US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
NEW YORK (AP) - A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro,...
Aug 15, 2024

Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions o...
Aug 15, 2024

OMHA, Broncos women’s hockey establish joint mentorship program
The Olds College Bronco's women's hockey team has recently partnered with the Olds Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) through a mentorship and skill development program.Through this program, Bronco's wom...
Aug 15, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 15
The Canadian Red Cross is providing an additional $500 in one-time financial assistance for residents of Jasper. This additional support will help with ongoing needs such as food, transportation or cl...
Aug 15, 2024

Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo
OTTAWA - Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. Global Affairs Canada says the five-bedroom condo was listed today at over $13 million...
Aug 15, 2024