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Judge allows wrapper as evidence in New Brunswick cannabis cupcake court martial
OROMOCTO, N.B. - A military judge has ruled that a cupcake wrapper that tested positive for the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana will be allowed as evidence in a court martial in New Brunswick. Bo...
Aug 13, 2021
Heat wave, winds compound wildfire risk in B.C., with no relief due until Sunday
More than a dozen temperature records have fallen across southern and central British Columbia as a heat wave intensifies, adding to challenges facing crews battling nearly 270 wildfires in all corner...
Aug 13, 2021
Youth movement for Little League World Series broadcasters
ESPN will be using young broadcasters as part of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The first of two KidsCast presentations will be the MLB Little League Classic between the...
Aug 13, 2021
Alberta’s top doctor to update COVID-19 situation, back-to-school rules
EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta's chief medical officer of health and education minister are to provide an update today on COVID-19 and back-to-school guidance. Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Minister Adriana LaGrang...
Aug 13, 2021
Election call and getting Canadians out of Afghanistan: In The News for Aug. 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Aug 13, 2021
Taliban take key Afghan provincial capital in lightning push
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An Afghan official says the Taliban have captured Lashkar Gah, the capital of the southern province of Helmand. The loss of Helmand's provincial capital comes after years of ...
Aug 13, 2021
Meng Wanzhou's defence team to begin arguments in her formal extradition case
VANCOUVER - Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are expected to present their defence in a Vancouver court today, explaining why the Huawei executive should not be extradited to the United States to face fraud c...
Aug 13, 2021
Death toll from floods in northern Turkey reaches 27
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish officials say search-and-rescue crews have recovered 10 more bodies overnight, raising the death toll from the severe floods and mudslides that struck the north of the co...
Aug 12, 2021
Ohtani hurls 6 innings, doubles in Angels' 6-3 win over Jays
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings of three-hit ball to win his third consecutive start, and he also doubled and scored an early run in the Los Angeles Angels' 6-3 victory over t...
Aug 12, 2021
Lions defence combines for four picks on Stampeders QB Mitchell in 15-9 win
CALGARY - A game-time decision to start for the B.C. Lions on Thursday, quarterback Mike Reilly led his team to a 15-9 win over the Calgary Stampeders. Reilly completed 26-of-33 passes for 342 yards a...
Aug 12, 2021