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Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.
When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s coast on Tuesday, it…
With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?
OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the…
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future…
UK air traffic control operator says ‘technical issue’ briefly caused flight delays
LONDON (AP) — A technical issue briefly grounded and diverted flights in Britain on Wednesday…
1988 Quebec missing person’s case solved after bones found in river identified
MONTREAL — Montreal-area police say a missing person’s case from 1988 has been solved with…
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke…
Quebec population expected to decrease over next five years
MONTREAL — Quebec’s statistical institute estimates the province’s population will decline by 80,000 by 2030.…
Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s special representative on combating Islamophobia says she’s alarmed by a recent revival…
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders tests political waters by headlining GOP event in early-voting South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to headline the latest…
Trump, in another break from the norm, interviews 4-star general candidates
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a break with past practice, President Donald Trump now meets with…
Myanmar’s military government enacts a tough new electoral law ahead of year-end vote
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government has enacted a new electoral law that imposes punishments…
Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on…
Two Canadians and previous winner Kiran Desai on the Booker Prize long list
LONDON (AP) — Indian author Kiran Desai, who won the Booker Prize and then didn’t…
Track and field sets Sept. 1 deadline for female eligibility gene tests ahead of worlds in Tokyo
MONACO (AP) — Clarifying promised rules on female eligibility, track and field’s governing body set…
Buffalo Sabres home arena to remain KeyBank Center after reaching 10-year naming rights extension
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres’ home arena will continue being called the KeyBank…
Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian army training ground, killing at least 3 soldiers
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian army training ground, killing three soldiers…
McGill University team develops AI that can detect infection before symptoms appear
MONTRÉAL — Researchers at McGill University say they developed an artificial intelligence platform that can…
MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly among prized players who could move
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks got the trade deadline party started on Thursday night…
Sen. John Fetterman releases memoir ‘Unfettered’ this fall, looking at political and health battles
NEW YORK (AP) — A long-rumored and “unapologetic” memoir by Sen. John Fetterman will be…
What to know about the shaky truce after 5 days of combat between Thailand and Cambodia
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia have reaffirmed their ceasefire intended to end five days…
Australian Parliament finally honors Olympians who defied boycott of 1980 Moscow Games
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A wait of 45 years ended when a group of Olympians…
‘From bad to worse’: Ugandan opposition figure describes struggle ahead of next year’s vote
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Opposition figure Bobi Wine said the political climate in Uganda has…
Canada’s Fernandez rips tournament organizers after crashing out of NBO
MONTREAL — Leylah Fernandez has a bone to pick with tournament organizers. Not only did…