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Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec, and blanketing much of the west. Here's a look at developments Friday: Poor air quality from fi...
Jun 09, 2023
Supreme Court mourns former justice Louis LeBel, who served 14 years on highest bench
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is mourning former justice Louis LeBel after he died Thursday at the age of 83. Former prime minister Jean Chrtien appointed LeBel to the country's highest bench i...
Jun 09, 2023
Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving
TORONTO - Brad Treliving has made his first move as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan to his front office. The Maple Leafs announced that Doa...
Jun 09, 2023
WestJet, Swoop pilots ratify new agreement with pay increases, other improvements
WestJet and Swoop pilots have ratified a new collective agreement after a bargaining process that saw the threat of a strike snarl many Canadians' long weekend plans last month.The Air Line Pilots Ass...
Jun 09, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a ...
Jun 09, 2023
Cabins destroyed during 'explosive growth' of wildfire near Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.
TROUT LAKE, N.W.T. - An out-of-control wildfire burning near Sambaa K'e, a small Dene community in the Northwest Territories, has destroyed two cabins. The territory's wildfire agency says the losses ...
Jun 09, 2023
Nothing suspicious found following bomb threat at Nanton school
NANTON, AB - The Nanton RCMP said no one was in imminent danger following a bomb threat at a local school.At approximately 10:18 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, officers were called to J.T. Foster Hi...
Jun 09, 2023
Rights body criticizes Quebec for booting religious group from convention centre
Quebec's human rights commission is criticizing the provincial government for refusing to allow a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre. The commission issued a statement saying it...
Jun 09, 2023
Two-year-old girl dies after being found in the water at Alberta campground
CANMORE, AB - A two-year old girl has died after she was reported missing at a campground west of Calgary.Canmore RCMP, fire, provincial conservation officers and Kananaskis Mountain Rescue responded ...
Jun 09, 2023
Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier
Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday. "...
Jun 09, 2023