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Aging infrastructure struggling to keep up with storms, wildfires, changing climate
FREDERICTON - The torrential rain that washed out roads, bridges and a key rail link in Nova Scotia on the weekend is is being described as another sign that engineers cannot rely on past weather patt...
Jul 27, 2023
Accused in Ottawa east-end explosion expected to plead guilty next month
OTTAWA - The man charged with causing an explosion that destroyed several new homes in Ottawa earlier this year is expected to plead guilty next month. Kody Troy Crosby, 35, is scheduled to appear in ...
Jul 27, 2023
Canadian curlers can participate in multiple events at 2026 Olympics
Canadian curlers will be able to compete in both mixed doubles and four-player teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Curling Canada announced changes to its mixed-doubles qualification process on Thursda...
Jul 27, 2023
Voting open for new P.A. merchandise design
People in Prince Albert are being asked to vote for what design they want to see on future shirts and merchandise for the city.Twenty-five potential designs were submitted by artists with a selection ...
Jul 27, 2023
Justice Dept announces broad investigation of Memphis police practices after Tyre Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it is investigating the patterns or practices of the police department in Memphis, Tennessee, seven months after the violent beating ...
Jul 27, 2023
Tiger-Cats list veteran Mitchell as their starting quarterback versus Redblacks
HAMILTON - Bo Levi Mitchell is back as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats starting quarterback. Mitchell was listed as the No. 1 quarterback for Hamilton (2-4) for its road game Friday night versus the Ottawa Re...
Jul 27, 2023
Weather delivers modest respite for wildfire starts in B.C., as latest update due
VANCOUVER - Fire and emergency management officials are set to provide an update on the state of wildfires around British Columbia, as recent rains have offered some reprieve but several blazes still ...
Jul 27, 2023
Enormous Lebanon bologna sandwich unveiled at Pennsylvania community fair
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) - An enormous Lebanon bologna sandwich billed as one of the world's largest has been unveiled at a central Pennsylvania fair. The 150-foot-long (45.7-meters-long) sandwich was create...
Jul 27, 2023
Trump lawyers meeting with prosecutors as potential new federal indictment looms, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for Donald Trump were meeting Thursday with members of special counsel Jack Smith's team as a potential indictment loomed over the former president's efforts to overturn the ...
Jul 27, 2023
Greek wildfires trigger blasts at ammunition dump. EU agency records a huge carbon emissions spike
RHODES, Greece (AP) - Wildfires caused explosions Thursday at an air force ammunition dump in central Greece that had been safely evacuated in advance, as strong gusts of wind caused flare-ups around ...
Jul 27, 2023
