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Ombudsman says military underestimating mental health risks of domestic deployments
OTTAWA - Canada is underestimating the mental health impact domestic emergencies like wildfires and COVID-19 have had on the military reservists who respond to them, a new report says. Gregory Lick, t...
Sep 06, 2023
Canada sets forth into quarterfinal matchup against Slovenia at FIBA World Cup
MANILA, Philippines - Canada is set to take on Slovenia today in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup. Led by all-NBA guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 15th-ranked Canadians enter...
Sep 06, 2023
Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine's efforts to push out Russia's forces
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit Wednesday, hours after Russia launched its first missile attack in a week against the Ukrainian cap...
Sep 06, 2023
In the news today: Trudeau at ASEAN summit, evacuation order lifting in Yellowknife
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Indo-Pacific countries see a partner in Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ha...
Sep 06, 2023
Indo-Pacific leaders see a partner in Canada, elevating its status within ASEAN-bloc
JAKARTA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wrapped up five meetings with Indo-Pacific leaders on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit. Trudeau met with the leaders of Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea, Philippin...
Sep 06, 2023
B.C. residents tour wildfire razing in area that has 'changed dramatically:' district
Some residents of one of the regions most devastated by wildfires in British Columbia will be touring the burned-out site today. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says in a statement that "some a...
Sep 06, 2023
Thousands start journey home as Yellowknife evacuation order scheduled to lift
YELLOWKNIFE - Thousands of vehicles are expected to travel to Yellowknife in the coming days as a three-week evacuation order is set to lift at noon today. Territorial officials have said the migratio...
Sep 06, 2023
Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win ove Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Former Athletics ace Chris Bassitt allowed one run in eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays took sole possession of the third AL wild card spot with a 7-1 win over Oakl...
Sep 05, 2023
Canadian fighter Serhiy Sidey earns UFC contact with first-round TKO victory
LAS VEGAS - Canadian bantamweight Serhiy Sidey won a UFC contract Tuesday by stopping American Ramon (The Savage) Taveras in the first round on "Dana White's Contender Series." "A dream come true," sa...
Sep 05, 2023
Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photo
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - It is next to impossible to replace all that Shohei Ohtani can do when standing on a baseball field, although the Los Angeles Angels did their best for a few minutes Tuesday. Wi...
Sep 05, 2023