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Smoky haze from active wildfires forecasted to worsen in B.C. Interior
Environment Canada says smoke from wildfires in the B.C. Interior is expected to worsen in the coming days, bringing poor air quality and associated health risks. In a special air quality statement, E...
May 17, 2023
Justice Department watchdog finds US attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, who has announced her resignation, tried to influence the outcome of a race for Boston's district attorney and violated multiple policies...
May 17, 2023
Alouettes’ sign first-round pick Lwal Uguak, release 11 players
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed first-round pick and six-foot-five, 271-pound defensive lineman Lwal Uguak on Wednesday. Uguak, selected seventh overall in this year's draft, took part in roo...
May 17, 2023
Supreme Court won't put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines. The high court de...
May 17, 2023
Two shooting deaths within 12 hours in Montreal, eighth and ninth homicides of year
Montreal police are investigating two shooting deaths that occurred within less than twelve hours of each other. Police responded to a call around 3 a.m. about a 28-year-old man shot dead behind an ap...
May 17, 2023
Enbridge punches back on Line 5 challenge: 'Nothing but counter-factual speculation'
WASHINGTON - Alberta-based Enbridge Inc. is pushing back hard against an Indigenous band's efforts to shut down the cross-border Line 5 pipeline. The Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa wants...
May 17, 2023
Nepal's Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - One of the greatest mountain guides regained his title for the most climbs of Mount Everest after scaling the peak for the 27th time on Wednesday, just three days after a fello...
May 17, 2023
Nepal's Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - One of the greatest mountain guides regained his title for the most climbs of Mount Everest after scaling the peak for the 27th time on Wednesday, just three days after a fello...
May 17, 2023
Former Pakistani premier Imran Khan says police are surrounding his home
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday that police were surrounding his house in an upscale area of the eastern city of Lahore and he could be arrested. However, p...
May 17, 2023
Veteran Bombers Jefferson, Jeffcoat bring smarts to the gridiron
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson and Jackson Jeffcoat don't care if fans or opponents think they're getting old. The Blue Bombers' 32-year-old pass rushers plan to excel this season by using their football...
May 17, 2023