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Two killed in serious collision on Highway 1 west of Calgary
MORLEY, Alta. - Police say two people are dead after a collision between a semi-truck and a five-tonne truck on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary.RCMP say the deadly crash took place just befor...
Aug 11, 2021

Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed
OROMOCTO, N.B. - A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members t...
Aug 11, 2021

'Jeopardy!' producer Richards named host; role for Bialik
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After weeks of guest hosts on "Jeopardy!" that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as th...
Aug 11, 2021

Hochul says she's ready to lead following Cuomo's exit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to lead after Gov. Andrew Cuomo steps down. Hochul, who is set to take the reins of power in 13 days, gave her first ...
Aug 11, 2021

California to require COVID-19 vaccine or test for teachers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. The statewide vaccine mandate f...
Aug 11, 2021

Canada's Rebecca Marino posts another upset to advance at National Bank Open
Rebecca Marino's surprising run at the National Bank Open continued Wednesday, with the Canadian defeating Paula Badosa of Spain 1-6, 7-5, 6-4. The 30-year-old Vancouver native struggled early, with B...
Aug 11, 2021

Raonic, Nadal withdraw from Western & Southern Open with injuries
CINCINNATI - Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic and Spanish star Rafael Nadal are the latest players to withdraw from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, set to get underway this weekend...
Aug 11, 2021

Saskatchewan man charged after landing helicopter at ice cream shop in small town
TISDALE, Sask. - Mounties say a man is in hot water for landing a helicopter to pick up a cool treat in a Saskatchewan town. RCMP say they received a complaint on July 31 that a helicopter had landed ...
Aug 11, 2021

August heat wave set to bake B.C., adding to wildfire concerns in southern regions
Heat warnings and special weather statements cover most of southern British Columbia as temperatures are forecast to soar through the weekend, magnifying anxiety about wildfire risk. Environment Canad...
Aug 11, 2021

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Admiral says he is returning as defence chief
OTTAWA - Admiral Art McDonald says he has decided to return to his position as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces after military investigators opted not to charge him following an investigation in...
Aug 11, 2021