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City council approves project-to-project fund transfer
City council unanimously approved a motion Monday to transfer $800,000 from the Civic Yards Flood Berm project to the Storm Pond Reconstruction project at Piper Creek and 19 Street (adjacent to Wester...
Jul 23, 2024
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes to the practice roster Tuesday. Grymes, 33, was released in January by the Edmonton Elks after missing the 2022 and 2023 ...
Jul 23, 2024
3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people last October in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Three Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty in the aftermath of a rampage in which a reservist killed 18 people in Maine, according to an Army report th...
Jul 23, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to visit China after years-long rift
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is headed to China on Friday at the invitation of Beijing, after years of diplomatic strain following the 2018 detention of two Canadians. In recent month...
Jul 23, 2024
The Dish - presented by AFSC
AFSC has partnered with AgSmart to present The Dish, an informative session which will equip farmers with the diverse tools and strategies they need to navigate the complexities of agricultural risk m...
Jul 23, 2024
Hamas and Fatah sign declaration in Beijing on ending yearslong rift, Chinese state media says
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing on ending a yearslong rift, Chinese state media said Tuesday, taking a step toward potentially resolving...
Jul 23, 2024
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
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