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In the news today: Women's World Cup, new BC port strike deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canada gets 0-0 draw with Nigeria in Women's World Cup opener Canada was left l...
Jul 21, 2023
Greenhouses aim to bring fresh produce to North, putting a dent in food insecurity
INUVIK, N.W.T. - Rows upon rows of raised beds growing tomatoes, zucchini, beans, wildflowers and herbs line the inside of the Inuvik Community Greenhouse. Sunlight streams through the panes of the cu...
Jul 21, 2023
Hydroponic greenhouses becoming more popular in the North, but have limitations
INUVIK, N.W.T. - Greenhouses are becoming more popular in northern communities as a way to supplement available groceries and improve food security . Some involve hydroponics, a higher-tech way of gro...
Jul 21, 2023
B.C. firefighter numbers increase to more than 2,500, with 100 Brazilians here today
VICTORIA - British Columbia is expecting the arrival of 100 firefighters from Brazil today, adding to the province's growing international wildfire force. BC Wildfire Service spokesman Cliff Chapman s...
Jul 21, 2023
Wildfire smoke highlights need for better ventilation in public spaces, experts say
Wildfire smoke hanging over communities across Canada in recent months has highlighted the need for better ventilation in buildings used by the public, experts say, urging the establishment of strong ...
Jul 21, 2023
Five years on, Danforth shooting vivid for those affected, gun control key issue
TORONTO - The passage of time can feel disjointed for Ali Demircan. It may have been five years since a gunman went on a shooting rampage through Toronto's Greektown, but the horror of what Demircan s...
Jul 21, 2023
Alabama executes man for the 2001 beating death of a woman, resuming lethal injections after review
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama executed a man on Friday for the 2001 beating death of a woman as the state resumed lethal injections following a pause to review procedures. James Barber, 64, was pronounc...
Jul 21, 2023
Winnipeg Blue Bombers bounce back from loss with 28-14 doubling of Edmonton Elks
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros finally solved the Edmonton Elks' defence in the second half of a 28-14 win Thursday. Collaros completed 20 of 24 passes for 308 yards and two touchdown...
Jul 20, 2023
Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay...
Jul 20, 2023
Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay...
Jul 20, 2023