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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
P.A. looking for info to end nearly 36-year-old missing person case
Prince Albert Police are asking the public for help so they can end a nearly 36-year-old missing person case.Samuel LaChance went missing on July 29, 1987. He was last seen leaving a residence in the ...
Jul 27, 2023
Canadian women's team goes to ground, limits media access at FIFA World Cup
PERTH, Australia - With its tournament future on the line, Canada has gone to ground at the FIFA Women's World Cup. In the wake of Wednesday's 2-1 win over Ireland, the Canadian team plans no media ac...
Jul 27, 2023
People convicted of money laundering, forgery to be banned from Quebec casinos
MONTREAL - The Quebec government intends to ban people convicted of certain crimes from province-owned casinos. The new regulation bans people who have been convicted of or have pleaded guilty to crim...
Jul 27, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays unveil new Rogers Centre renovation plans for 100 level
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled detailed plans for Phase 2 of its Rogers Centre renovations. The current 100-level seating bowl and structure will be fully demolished at the end of the 2...
Jul 27, 2023
Republican senator calls out Canada's 'feeble commitment' on NATO spending
WASHINGTON - Canada is again in the U.S. spotlight for what one Republican senator is calling its "feeble commitment" to defence spending. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan called out the Liberal government's ...
Jul 27, 2023
Montreal police investigate double homicide after mother, daughter found dead in home
Montreal police say they are investigating a double homicide after the bodies of a mother and her preteen daughter were found in a home. Police say the woman, 56, and the girl, 12, were found dead ins...
Jul 27, 2023
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of ex-construction boss convicted of corruption
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from a former construction boss who was convicted of corruption, breach of trust and conspiracy to commit fraud. Tony Accurso was sentenced...
Jul 27, 2023
Thanks to Nigeria's upset win, Canada now finds itself in Women's World Cup logjam
PERTH, Australia - After a wild night in Perth, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to its training base in Melbourne on Thursday to prepare for what is now a do-or-die match against Australia a...
Jul 27, 2023
21 dead and 40 rescued after a wind-tossed boat overturns in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - At least 21 people died and 40 others were rescued after a Philippine passenger boat overturned Thursday when it was lashed by strong winds in Laguna Lake southeast of Manil...
Jul 27, 2023
