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Wildfire crews in B.C.'s Shuswap hope for rain as longer nights aid battle
Crews battling a destructive wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap region are hoping for help from rain that could begin falling in the area tonight. Mike McCulley, an information officer with the BC...
Aug 29, 2023
Police to provide update in case of man accused of selling deadly substance
MISSISSAUGA - Police are set to provide an update today in the case of an Ontario man accused of selling a lethal substance to individuals at risk of self-harm. The update from Peel Regional Police co...
Aug 29, 2023
The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted
VANCOUVER - What's the secret of a lush-looking lawn in Metro Vancouver, where watering is banned amid a brutal drought? It might not be surreptitious sprinkling. Instead, it might be paint. Tyler Bas...
Aug 29, 2023
Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift
YELLOWKNIFE - Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife. The s...
Aug 29, 2023
Council wants to see utility relief options at next meeting
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Recognizing a growing sense of urgency and growing frustration among ratepayers, city staff have been directed to present council with options for immediate community utility and ot...
Aug 28, 2023
Djokovic wins in return to U.S. Open, aims to regain No. 1 ranking
NEW YORK (AP) - Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open, rolling to a quick 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night. The 23-time Grand Slam champion shook off a late ...
Aug 28, 2023
Recreation Master Plan calls for new multi-purpose facility in city's south, closure of older gyms and pools
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat's Parks and Recreation Master Plan is recommending the city build a new large community recreation facility in the city's south end and a two-rink arena wit...
Aug 28, 2023
U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money
NEW YORK (AP) - After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer eq...
Aug 28, 2023
U.S. Open honours Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money
NEW YORK (AP) - After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer eq...
Aug 28, 2023
Jansen homers as Toronto Blue Jays top Washington Nationals 6-3
TORONTO - Danny Jansen scored three runs and Kevin Gausman earned his 10th win of the season as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday at Rogers Centre. Vladimir Guerrer...
Aug 28, 2023