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Canada may see more 'zombie fires' as climate warms and winters shorten: experts
VANCOUVER - Blazes that continue to burn through the winter in Canada were once thought to be a myth, but the so-called zombie fires may become more common as temperatures get warmer and less snow fal...
Jun 05, 2021
Person of interest sought after weapons disturbance near Sylvan Lake pier
RCMP in Sylvan Lake say they're seeking a person of interest in connection to what was initially described to them as a large disturbance involving firearms and knives.The detachment says it was aroun...
Jun 04, 2021
Innisfail RCMP arrest two, charge three after report of break and enter
Two men are facing charges after Innisfail RCMP disrupted a break and enter in progress early Friday morning. On June 4, at approximately 1 a.m., Innisfail RCMP received a report that someone had brok...
Jun 04, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, June 4, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 4, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 465,382 new vaccinations administered for a total of 25,389,69...
Jun 04, 2021
Carey Price makes 30 saves, Canadiens blank Jets to go home with 2-0 series lead
WINNIPEG - Carey Price stopped 30 shots for his eighth career playoff shutout, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 1-0 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in their second-round Stanley Cup play...
Jun 04, 2021
Greinke 1st CG since '17, Correa 2 HRs, Astros rout Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Zack Greinke pitched his first complete game since 2017, Carlos Correa homered twice and Martin Maldonado hit a grand slam, leading the Houston Astros over the Toronto Blue Jays 1...
Jun 04, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, June 4, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 4, 2021. There are 1,389,508 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,389,508 confirmed cases (26,575 active, ...
Jun 04, 2021
Royal British Columbia Museum working with Indigenous groups on school records
VICTORIA - The acting head of the Royal British Columbia Museum's archives says the institution will work closely with Indigenous groups as it processes and documents records from a religious order th...
Jun 04, 2021
Canada Soccer unveils new men's jersey, to debut at upcoming World Cup qualifiers
The Canadian men will be wearing their new red jersey when they take on Aruba in World Cup qualifying play Saturday in Bradenton, Fla. The women unveiled their new Nike gear in February at the SheBeli...
Jun 04, 2021
Organizers of planned rodeo near Bowden handed court injunction
Two Albertans have been handed a court injunction against their planned weekend rodeo protesting the province's health restrictions. The event, organized by Ty and Gail Northcott, was set to run Satur...
Jun 04, 2021