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B.C.'s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER - Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals' health, and potentially their survival. Temperatures in the Fraser Valley ci...
Feb 02, 2024
Mélanie Joly in Kyiv to launch global push to get Russia to return Ukrainian children
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is in Ukraine for a two-day visit focused on seeking the return of children abducted by Russia. Joly arrives in Kyiv today, and is set to meet with her Uk...
Feb 02, 2024
Groundhog Day: Furry rodents will tell us if spring is around the corner
It's Groundhog Day, again. The beloved and occasionally controversial annual event that inspired the classic Bill Murray comedy film will see celebrity rodents make their spring predictions today. In ...
Feb 02, 2024
Quebec court upholds province's COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge
MONTREAL - A provincial court justice of the peace has upheld the Quebec government's imposition of curfews during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding several people guilty of breaking the health order dur...
Feb 02, 2024
Foreign interference inquiry to hear public safety minister on navigating secrecy
OTTAWA - A commission of inquiry into foreign interference will hear from Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc today, as it looks for ways to make as much information public as possible. Commissione...
Feb 02, 2024
Patrick Cantlay takes off PGA Tour board hat, shoots 64. He trails Thomas Detry by 1 at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Patrick Cantlay has spent about as much time on the phone as the golf course this week as a PGA Tour board member trying to nail down a deal for a $3 billion investment. It...
Feb 02, 2024
Gas explosions in Kenya's capital kill at least 2, injure others and send smoke rising over homes
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Gas explosions at an industrial building in Kenya's capital killed two people, injured at least 29 others and sent a fiery smoke plume rising over homes early Friday, authorities...
Feb 01, 2024
Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee
The Baltimore Orioles finally landed a proven front-line pitcher to go with all that young hitting talent. The Orioles acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursd...
Feb 01, 2024
Harmon's five-point effort leads Team King past Team Kloss in PWHL 3-on-3 showcase
TORONTO - Savannah Harmon had a hat trick and added two assists to lead Team King to a 5-3 win over Team Kloss on Thursday in the Professional Women's Hockey League showcase at the NHL all-star weeken...
Feb 01, 2024
Matthews takes Leafs teammates Nylander, Marner at NHL all-star draft
TORONTO - Auston Matthews kept the family together at the NHL all-star player draft. The Maple Leafs sniper, along with Toronto defenceman Morgan Rielly and celebrity captain Justin Bieber, used his f...
Feb 01, 2024
