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Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ‘unusual’ behaviour
A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at…
In the news today: Air Canada begins cancelling flights, Google AI summaries concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a ‘no-brainer’ for Carney
OTTAWA — A former top general who led the military during the Afghanistan conflict is…
Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure
PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has…
Top officer says Canada’s laws are ‘inadequate’ to fight cross-border crime
VICTORIA — The head of the Canada’s police chiefs association says they are guided by…
As Summer McIntosh shines, Canada’s aging public pools face a wave of closures
Suggest: Finding the next Summer McIntosh and keeping Canadians safe in the water is getting…
Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking ‘notable’ heat event
Sweltering heat is expected to break in the coming days for many Canadians after Monday’s…
Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist
VANCOUVER — Nine daily temperature records fell in British Columbia communities Monday as a heat…
Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans
OTTAWA — A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP is reviving calls for a fresh…
Hundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire ‘held,’ 37 properties still evacuated
Hundreds of residents who were forced out by a wildfire burning along Cameron Lake on…
Heat warnings covering parts of southern B.C. expand into Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Heat warnings across parts of southern British Columbia and Vancouver Island over the…
British tourist pleads guilty to killing a man while drunk driving an e-scooter in Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An English tourist who hit and killed a man while…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 5 L.A. Dodgers 4 San Diego 6 Boston 2 Philadelphia…
Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months
VICTORIA — BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron…
Grapevine freshman gets top honor on Texas 5A all-state baseball team
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state baseball team,…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Ottawa 46 Toronto 42 Calgary 28 Winnipeg 27 — NFL Pre-season New…
Officials say out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island will cause more smoke
VICTORIA — An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown “minimally” in size, but is…
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his…
Auger-Aliassime, Diallo advance to Cincinnati Open third round; Fernandez exits
CINCINNATI — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriel Diallo advanced to the Cincinnati Open’s third round…
Elena Rybakina’s coach cleared by WTA Tour to return from suspension
The coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been cleared by the WTA Tour…
‘Outstanding’ Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour
TORONTO — After her extraordinary win at the National Bank Open in Montreal, 18-year-old tennis…
Canadian teen Victoria Mboko soars to No. 24 after Montreal breakthrough
Taking a break to rest a sore right wrist will give Canadian tennis star Victoria…
Canadian teen Mboko defeats Osaka to win National Bank Open title
MONTREAL — She’s a rising star, a fighter — and now, a champion. Victoria Mboko…
Husband suspected wife of poisoning him before she killed 3 relatives with toxic mushrooms
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The husband of a woman convicted of killing three people with…