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In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Luck needed to buy Canada’s World Cup game tickets, but odds improve the more you pay
Canada Soccer’s revamped fan membership program relaunched Tuesday, opening the door to its ticket allotment…
Virginia judge bars Youngkin’s university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered that eight public university board members tapped by…
Ash falls on Lytton, B.C., as ‘very scary’ fire triggers evacuation alerts
Authorities say ash has fallen on the community of Lytton, B.C., as crews battle what…
‘Don’t see it coming:’ minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare
British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll…
Nanaimo’s vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., says a deferred motion for the city to ask the…
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
HONOLULU (AP) — Fears of a devastating tsunami across the Pacific faded Wednesday after one…
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
HONOLULU (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing…
The Latest: Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii…
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
TOKYO (AP) — One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday,…
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia
Most of British Columbia’s coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered when one of the…
In the news today: Poilievre and the Alberta byelection debate, B.C. tsunami advisory
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places
A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast…
Pope marks 50th anniversary of Cold War-era deal on security and human rights
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for a renewed commitment to diplomacy…
Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A city councilman in Virginia was seriously injured Wednesday when a…
Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.
Police are helping firefighters from several local departments evacuate residents from about 400 properties in…
Eugenie Bouchard bids adieu to tennis with throwback performance at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard didn’t look like a player limping into retirement. You’d be forgiven…
Fish dropped on power lines by bird caused B.C. blaze, firefighters say
Firefighters say a brush fire in the British Columbia Interior was caused when a bird…
Heat, lightning spark dozens of new fires in B.C., prompting evacuations and alerts
Dozens of new wildfires have been sparked in British Columbia, in a surge associated with…
FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand…
“Not out of the woods yet,” BC Wildfire Service warns of very dynamic fire situations
Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created “a very…
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded off B.C. coast, no damage expected
OTTAWA — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of British Columbia. Earthquakes…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump’s efforts to add GOP…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons WASHINGTON (AP) —…