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What we know about the four firefighters killed in July in Canada
It has been one of the deadliest years in recent memory for firefighters battling blazes in Canada. Here is what we know about the four firefighters killed while on duty in Canada in July. --- Devyn G...
Aug 02, 2023
Family, friends mourn B.C. firefighter Zac Muise killed while fighting wildfire
VANCOUVER - Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the young firefighter killed in northeastern British Columbia, the fourth fatality in one of the deadliest fire seasons in recent memory. The fa...
Aug 02, 2023
Edmonton Elks to sport Indigenous-designed logo in game against Blue Bombers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks will sport an Indigenous logo on their helmets in an upcoming CFL game. Conrad Plews, a Metis artist of Cree background, designed the logo that will adorn Edmonton's helme...
Aug 02, 2023
Toronto Argonauts release veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts released veteran American receiver Markeith Ambles on Wednesday. Ambles, 31, had 72 receptions for 737 yards and five TDs last season in helping Toronto win the Grey Cu...
Aug 02, 2023
Green means go for copper/zinc mine near Creighton
A proposed copper and zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan has been given an initial green light with the approval of its environmental assessment, says the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, whose traditio...
Aug 02, 2023
Nick Taylor's life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win
TORONTO - Nick Taylor was exhausted after his four-round sudden death playoff where he edged out England's Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. After an hours-long marathon of celebrations an...
Aug 02, 2023
Vandals target Prince Albert spray park
A Prince Albert City Councilor is describing a recent incident in his ward as senseless and a complete waste.The spray park in Prince Albert's Crescent Heights neighbourhood has been temporarily shut ...
Aug 02, 2023
Lions' defence has earned title of best in the CFL, says B.C. defensive back Peters
SURREY, B.C. - Garry Peters is adamant. The B.C. Lions defence has earned its title of "best in the league." "As a defence, you don't see a lot of guys complaining out there. The guys are always picki...
Aug 02, 2023
Canada's Routliffe doubles up on gold medal at world para swim championship
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Tess Routliffe claimed her second gold medal and defended her title at the world para swim championship Wednesday. The 24-year-old from Caledon, Ont., won the women's SB7 ...
Aug 02, 2023
British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 20...
Aug 02, 2023
