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Visitor fought B. C. wildfire with frying pan. But it became an inferno
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (916+ words) BOSTON BAR " Fernando Balanta says he was on a trip to the landfill in Boston Bar, B. C. , on July 2 when the journey took a surreal turn. He and others found themselves trying to extinguish a fire that had started on both…...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, next mound start because of left knee irritation
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (240+ words) Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss next week's All-Star Game in Philadelphia because of continued irritation in his left knee. The Dodgers added that Ohtani would not make his scheduled start on the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks…...
Innu community in Quebec signs deal to take back control of child welfare services
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (176+ words) An Innu community in the C'te-Nord region of Quebec has signed a deal with the federal and provincial governments to officially recognize its jurisdiction over child and family services. The agreement signed today allows for the implementation of a new…...
Legal expert weighs in on Raptors-Clippers trade for Kawhi Leonard being paused
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (449+ words) TORONTO " A Toronto-based legal expert says he was surprised by the latest twist in the Toronto Raptors-Los Angeles Clippers trade saga. The Raptors and Clippers announced in separate statements on Thursday that a proposed trade that would bring all-star forward…...
Star Bombers quarterback Collaros to miss game against visiting Argos
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (939+ words) WINNIPEG " Dru Brown spent three years in Winnipeg and never once had the chance to lead the Blue Bombers as a starter on home turf. On Friday night, he finally gets his opportunity " even if the scoreboard says he's a…...
National employment numbers for June from Statistics Canada, at a glance
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (66+ words) OTTAWA " A quick look at Canada's June employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6. 5 per cent (6. 6) Employment rate: 60. 8 per cent (60. 7) Participation rate: 65. 0 per cent (65. 0) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 12. 7 per cent (13. 4) Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5. 5 per cent…...
Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers" $90 million offer sheet for young center
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (886+ words) The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million deal extended by the Flyers one week ago. "It's going to be a special feeling, having this pressure," said…...
Quebec introducing new rules targeting inadequately trained Ontario truck drivers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (180+ words) MONTR'AL " The Quebec government says it is tightening the rules to curb dangerous trucking, particularly for drivers from Ontario. As of today, truck drivers from Ontario with less than two years experience on the road who want to move to…...
Perseverance pays off for first-time all-star Mabrey eight years into WNBA career
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (467+ words) TORONTO " Marina Mabrey has made longevity the calling card of her WNBA career and it has finally paid off with an all-star game appearance. Mabrey had 11 points, six rebounds and four assists in the Toronto Tempo's 83-75 loss to the Golden…...
Medicine Hat College is hosting fifth annual Stampede Breakfast with parade plans announced
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (208+ words) Medicine Hat College is inviting the community to celebrate the start of Stampede week with its fifth annual Community Stampede Breakfast, while parade organizers released details for this year's Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede parade. The free breakfast will take…...