Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Thunderstorms, wet snow and waterspouts: This weekend has it all in Ontario

After a week that's brought mostly sunshine and pleasant late summer temperatures to southern Ontario, a fall-like pattern will set up for the weekend...

Teasing Putin says Russia backs Kamala Harris, cites her ‘infectious’ laugh

By Vladimir SoldatkinVLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - Russia wants Kamala Harris to win the U.S. presidential election, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday in a...

He saw a suspicious pit on Google Maps. Experts say it could be a crater from an ancient space rock

When Joël Lapointe was wandering with his Google Maps cursor to plan his camping vacation in Quebec's Côte-Nord region, he stumbled across a pit.About...

Final 2 sexual assault charges against ex-pastor of Ontario megachurch withdrawn by Crown

All sexual assault charges have now been stayed or withdrawn against Bruxy Cavey, a former pastor of the megachurch The Meeting House in Ontario.Two charges were withdrawn...

Family of Edmonton man killed by police launches lawsuit against officers, police chief

The family of an Edmonton man who was shot and killed by police have filed a more than $1 million lawsuit against four police...

Texas attorney general sues Bexar County over mail-in voter registrations

By Kanishka Singh(Reuters) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday sued one of the state's most populous counties, asking a court to block...

Canfor to close sawmills in Vanderhoof and Fort St. John, B.C.

Logging giant Canfor announced Wednesday that it would close its sawmills in Vanderhoof and Fort St. John, B.C., by the end of the year.It's...

New home in Inuvik, N.W.T., is 1st of many on the way, says Gwich’in Tribal Council

The first of a handful of new houses has arrived in Inuvik, N.W.T.The Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) says it's bringing nine new homes to...

Relentless heat sends wildfire concerns soaring across B.C.

A surge of heat over southern British Columbia will continue to keep the fire danger high this week.We’re likely facing the warmest start to...

Sask. farmers react to ‘devastating news’ of China targeting Canadian canola with trade investigation

Rob Stone says China's decision to target Canadian canola as part of a trade spat is disastrous for producers."It's devastating news as far as...

16-year-old arrested after multiple assaults in Courtenay: police

Police say a 16-year-old girl is in custody after a string of assaults in a Vancouver Island town on Wednesday morning.Comox Valley RCMP say...

Bagman in Saskatoon grandparent scam sentenced to jail time for fraud

A Quebec man who pleaded guilty to helping defraud Saskatoon seniors is going to jail.Earlier this year, Ahmad Ebadi admitted to his role in...

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