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Vancouver's airport breaks rainfall record set in 1912
RICHMOND - Several daily rainfall records were shattered in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia on Friday, with the Vancouver breaking a record set over a century ago. Environmen...
Aug 21, 2025
CP NewsAlert: B.C. ostrich farm loses appeal against avian flu cull
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm to prevent the culling of its flock that had been infected with avian flu. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 21, 2025
California Legislature approves special election on new congressional map favoring Democrats
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) - California lawmakers passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a partisan redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections....
Aug 21, 2025
Canada Post union says negotiation meeting delayed, with talks to continue Monday
Negotiations that had been scheduled for Friday between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been delayed. A press release from CUPW says it's been informed by Canada Post that th...
Aug 21, 2025
Temporary road closure on 50 Avenue in Ponoka
Officials with the Town of Ponoka say there will be a temporary road closure on 50 Avenue between 60 Street and 63 Street on Aug. 22 as crews conduct underground storm line maintenance. Weather permit...
Aug 21, 2025
Villanova University reports an active shooter on campus, tells students to barricade doors
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Police responded Thursday to a report of an active shooter on the campus of Villanova University, days before the start of classes. Students shared a text from the Villanova aler...
Aug 21, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Crown won't appeal hockey players' acquittals on sex assault charges
A lawyer for one of five former junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges last month says the Crown will not be appealing the ruling. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 21, 2025
CA Humane's monthly fundraising bingo in need of volunteers
We need YOUR help!Did you know CA Humane runs a monthly bingo at the Red Deer Bingo Centre? This program is 100% volunteer-run and brings in vital funds for the animals who need us most. The best part...
Aug 21, 2025
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta accepting applications for Spread your Wings award
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta says applications are now open to apply for the 2025 Spread your Wings Award.People selected would win a $1,500 cash award and the deadline to apply is Sep...
Aug 21, 2025
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court de...
Aug 21, 2025