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Heat wave has unusual characteristic, high nighttime temperatures, expert says
VANCOUVER - A stifling heat wave throughout much of Western Canada is unusual because of the nighttime temperatures it is bringing, says an expert. Temperatures are forecast to be higher overnight tha...
Jun 29, 2021
New Israeli foreign minister lands in UAE on 1st state visit
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's new foreign minister has touched down in the United Arab Emirates, starting the first high-level trip by an Israeli official to the Gulf Arab state since the two countries no...
Jun 29, 2021
Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102
PHOENIX (AP) - Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-102 on Monday night in Game 5 of the ...
Jun 29, 2021
Zapped: Lightning too much for Canadiens in Stanley Cup final opener
TAMPA, Fla. - The Montreal Canadiens' return to the NHL's biggest stage didn't go as planned. Tampa Bay star Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of goals as the defending-champion Lightning comfortably dism...
Jun 28, 2021
Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate sex abuse claims
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 20...
Jun 28, 2021
Bettman on Blackhawks' assault allegations: First reaction was 'Tell me the facts'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. But his first thought was: "Tell me the facts." ...
Jun 28, 2021
Prayer ceremony given for lost children of Delmas residential school
Indigenous families shared an afternoon of prayer and solidarity Monday afternoon at Delmas, honouring the lives of those who lived and died in the time of residential schools.Nearly 150 people attend...
Jun 28, 2021
Heat wave dubbed 'dangerous,' 'historic' bakes much of Western Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada warns the torrid heat wave that has settled over much of Western Canada won't lift for days, although parts of British Columbia and Yukon could see some relief sooner. H...
Jun 28, 2021
Two Carlton art students send their love to residential school survivors, and those that didn't come home
All the recent findings of gravesites at residential schools across Canada have sparked many different emotions. For Mikayla Thomas and Elijah Waditaka, they wanted to offer up perhaps the most import...
Jun 28, 2021
Spray parks splashing, and what's hot in retail amid the P.A. heatwave.
In the midst of a heatwave, many people around the city are finding ways to keep cool. Whether they are utilizing the many spray parks around the city or shopping for summer supplies for their backyar...
Jun 28, 2021
