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California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A California man who was left paralyzed after he was slammed to the ground during a traffic stop won a $20 million settlement, one of the largest in the state's history, offi...
Jul 11, 2023
Cabins destroyed by wildfire near Tulita, N.W.T.
TULITA, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories government says several cabins near Tulita have likely been destroyed by a wildfire burning in the area. In a special wildfire bulletin on Saturday, the terr...
Jul 11, 2023
Summer has arrived in Prince Albert National Park!
More than ever, people are looking to spend time outdoors close to home. Summer in Prince Albert National Park is the perfect getaway to reconnect with friends, family and nature. Walk the trails, go ...
Jul 11, 2023
State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating
MONTREAL - A town near Quebec City has declared a state of local emergency due to rising water levels, as heavy rain over many parts of the province has communities on alert for flooding. The mayor of...
Jul 11, 2023
Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders
Canada's premiers kicked off their annual three-day conference Monday by meeting with Indigenous leaders on issues including housing, child welfare and reconciliation.David Chartrand, head of the Mani...
Jul 11, 2023
Fire that killed 2 on a cargo ship in New Jersey is out after nearly a week, officials say
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Crews extinguished the intensely burning fire aboard a cargo ship docked in New Jersey after nearly a week and are now beginning their investigation into the blaze that killed two ...
Jul 11, 2023
Opoku 'feels at home' as CF Montreal looks to rediscover form against Chicago Fire
MONTREAL - With its goalless streak reaching 333 minutes after a 1-0 loss to Atlanta United on Saturday, CF Montreal must quickly shift its focus to a midweek game on the road against the Chicago Fire...
Jul 11, 2023
More evacuation orders and alerts as number of wildfires in B.C. keeps climbing
VANCOUVER - Evacuation orders and alerts have expanded near several wildfires in British Columbia as communities try to keep residents safe and the BC Wildfire Service battles an increasing number of ...
Jul 11, 2023
'A life-saving tool': More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street
Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose more than six years ago. Porter, a retired school teacher in Medicine Hat, Alta., was trained to use both the...
Jul 11, 2023
As pandemic business loan repayment deadline looms, calls for extending deadline grow
OTTAWA - New Democrats and a business group are calling on the federal government to extend the deadline for small businesses to repay loans they received from a pandemic support program. The Canada E...
Jul 11, 2023
