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Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher
VANCOUVER - There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community watersheds across Canada, but a large, severe fire followed by heavy precipitation could seriously affe...
Jul 31, 2021
Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Japan's baseball team advances
TOKYO - Katie Ledecky made more history for the U.S. in the pool. Same for Caeleb Dressel. And Japan won again in baseball's return to the Olympics. Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle, finishing her ...
Jul 31, 2021
Hernandez, Bichette homer as Blue Jays celebrate return home with win over Royals
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernandez and Bo Bichette homered to help the Blue Jays celebrate their first game in Toronto in 670 days with a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Leading 3-2, the J...
Jul 30, 2021
Canadian Kylie Masse wins second silver medal of Tokyo Games in 200-metre backstroke
TOKYO - Kylie Masse has won her second silver medal of the Tokyo Olympics in the women's 200-metre backstroke. The 25-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., finished in two minutes 5.42 seconds on Saturday -- b...
Jul 30, 2021
'It feels like we're back in Toronto': Fans flock to stadium for Jays' return
TORONTO - A sea of blue jerseys and T-shirts welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays back to the Rogers Centre on Friday as fans flocked to see the team play at home for the first time in nearly two years. The...
Jul 30, 2021
Leafs sign forward Ondrej Kase to one-year, US$1.25 million contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Ondrej Kase to a one-year contract worth US$1.25 million. The 25-year-old Kase became available when free agency officially opened Wednesday after...
Jul 30, 2021
The Daily with LNN – July 30, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Jul 30, 2021
Federal government reaches nearly $8B deal with First Nations on drinking water suit
OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a nearly $8-billion settlement with First Nations who launched a class-action lawsuit over the lack of clean, safe drinking water in their communities. Indi...
Jul 30, 2021
Lethbridge philanthropist Cor Van Raay passes away at 85
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the biggest financial contributors to the community has passed away.In a Facebook post from the YMCA of Lethbridge, they say Cor Van Raay died on July 29, 2021. He was 85 years...
Jul 30, 2021
Florida coronavirus cases jump 50% as surge continues
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's coronavirus cases jumped 50% this week, the state Health Department reported Friday, continuing a six-week surge that has seen it responsible for 1 in 5 new infe...
Jul 30, 2021