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Operation begins to free ship run aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
VERCHRES - Authorities are unloading a cargo vessel run aground in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal in an attempt to free the ship. The Federal Yamaska ran aground near Verchres, Que., at around 5...
Aug 15, 2025
Cypress County's TRAD Worm Industries open to visitors during Alberta Open Farm Days
TRAD Worm Industries in Cypress County was created by Roxanne Doerksen back in 2018 in response to her child getting sick.This weekend, August 16-17, 2025 she will showcase what her business has becom...
Aug 15, 2025
Air Canada, flight attendants in final day before strike deadline
More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can't reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada war...
Aug 15, 2025
Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.
PORT ALBERNI - Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping rain in the forecast can help clear up the air quality muddied by an out-of-control wildfire. The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District says wildl...
Aug 15, 2025
Concordia University students launch rocket from northern Quebec
MONTREAL - A group of students at Concordia University in Montreal has managed to launch a rocket from a remote site in northern Quebec. Starsailor, a 13-metre liquid-fuel rocket, took off just after ...
Aug 15, 2025
China files complaint with World Trade Organization over Canadian steel tariffs
OTTAWA - China is taking its dispute with Canada over steel tariffs to the World Trade Organization. Beijing filed a complaint earlier today with the WTO in response to Canadian restrictions on import...
Aug 15, 2025
Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expe...
Aug 15, 2025
Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup
TORONTO - The CFL will make way for the FIFA World Cup next summer. Both the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during the World Cup, which will be...
Aug 15, 2025
City of Medicine Hat's annual gas infrastructure inspection starts Monday aided by tech
The City of Medicine Hat will begin the annual leak survey and infrastructure assessment on its gas distribution network on Monday with some new technology to help. Trained contractors will inspect cr...
Aug 15, 2025
B.C. Lions look to continue growth against Caleb Evans and the Montreal Alouettes
VANCOUVER - Halfway through the CFL season, quarterback Nathan Rourke believes his B.C. Lions still have obstacles to overcome - namely, their own mistakes. The Lions (4-5) are coming off an overtime ...
Aug 15, 2025