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Blue Jays tie season-high with five homers in 13-9 win over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — George Springer had one of Toronto’s five home runs as the Blue…
Health warnings as minister says shroud of wildfire smoke set to worsen in B.C.
VANCOUVER — British Columbians are being told to prepare themselves for the worsening of a…
Passenger rescued after going overboard on BC Ferries sailing from Tsawwassen
VICTORIA — A passenger was rescued after going overboard during a BC Ferries sailing that…
Orioles hit 4 homers off Cortes, beat Padres 7-5 to complete sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Holliday hit a leadoff homer and Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo…
Dream beat the Sparks 86-75 to move into sole possession of second place in the WNBA standings
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 19 points, Brionna Jones had 16 points…
A summit and parade in China may signal a geopolitical shift. They might also be political jockeying
TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of China, North Korea and Russia stood shoulder to shoulder…
Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to…
B.C.’s late-season wildfires a serious issue, minister says, as smoke descends
Drought, heat and lightning have spurred late-season wildfire activity in British Columbia, with the forests…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
2 hikers dead, 3rd presumed dead after going over waterfall in southeast B.C.: police
KIMBERLEY — Police say the bodies of two hikers have been recovered and a third…
World Cup tickets initially to cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing
MIAMI (AP) — Ticket prices for next year’s World Cup will range initially from $60…
No. 21 Alabama loses DL Jeremiah Beaman for the season because of a lower-body injury
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 21 Alabama will be without defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman for…
Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric set to compete in Supercars race in Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Former Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric will race in a Supercars…
Social media effect attracts unprepared hikers to dangerous Kamloops trail
"They've been promoting it as a great place to spend a summer afternoon, but without warning people of the risks."
Arizona takes on FCS Weber State
Weber State (0-1) at Arizona (1-0), Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. EDT. How to watch:…
Missing man possibly connected to body found in burned car near Kamloops
The identity of the body found in the burned out car hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Cal takes on FCS Texas Southern
Texas Southern (0-1) at Cal (1-0), Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. EDT. How to watch:…
Angelina Jolie, Idris Elba, Ryan Reynolds among celebs expected in Toronto for TIFF
TORONTO — Selfie-seeking film buffs get ready: an influx of A-listers is expected to arrive…
NBA moving closer to a US vs. International format for the All-Star Game, AP source says
Having the U.S. vs. the world is getting closer to an NBA All-Star reality. The…
Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine…
Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago community leaders forged ahead Wednesday with preparations for the influx of…
First Nations leaders meet in Winnipeg to discuss federal push for major projects
WINNIPEG — Parliamentarians chided Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government during the Assembly of First…
Head of BC Ferries supports Canadian shipbuilding, but it must be free of politics
VICTORIA — The head of BC Ferries welcomes plans to expand Canada’s shipbuilding industry, but…
iN VIDEO: Big year for wasps in Okanagan, Kamloops
"They’re more aggressive right now at the end of their cycle, trying to get as much food as they can."