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Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rains, with downstream communities evacuated
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A dam partially burst on Wednesday following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in mountainous southern Norway, a police official said. Communities do...
Aug 09, 2023
People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfires that are burning a popular Maui tourist town
HONOLULU (AP) - Maui officials say wildfire in historic Lahaina town has burned parts of one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. Fire was widespread in Lahaina, including Front Street, an are...
Aug 09, 2023
All evacuation orders lifted around Osoyoos, B.C., as wildfire no longer spreading
All evacuation orders have now been lifted around the southern British Columbia community that saw a wildfire burn to its doorstep late last month as flames swept north across the border from Washingt...
Aug 09, 2023
The US Open is adding video review for double bounces. It's a first for Grand Slam tennis
New U.S. Open tournament referee Jake Garner recalls being a chair umpire and having a tough time figuring out in the moment whether a ball bounced twice before a player got it back over the net. If t...
Aug 09, 2023
Health Director for Sturgeon Lake passes away, leaves behind strong legacy
A well-known advocate for First Nations healthcare has passed away.Shirley Bighead died on July 19 in Saskatoon at the age of 66. At the time, she was the Director of Health for the Sturgeon Lake Firs...
Aug 09, 2023
Fire at French vacation home for adults with disabilities kills 9 people and 2 more feared dead
PARIS (AP) - A fire ripped through a vacation home for adults with disabilities in eastern France on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, the head of rescue operations said. Lt. Col. Philippe Hauw...
Aug 09, 2023
In the news today: Details of B.C. port strike deal, missing fishermen in N.B.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released ...
Aug 09, 2023
'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park
HALIFAX - In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees. For more than 150 years, the Halifax Public Gardens have provided a quie...
Aug 09, 2023
$1.58 billion jackpot goes to lucky Mega Millions player in Florida
Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months. The winning numbers drawn were: 13 19 20 32 ...
Aug 08, 2023
Canadian rugby men return to action in stiff test against World Cup-bound Tonga
Coach Kingsley Jones knows his Canadian team will be in deep water against Tonga on Wednesday night. Which is just what the former Wales captain wants. "That's why we've come here," Jones said Tuesday...
Aug 08, 2023
