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Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia 'nil'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is working to help get much-needed grain out of Ukraine to famine-threatened parts of the world now that the embattled country and Russia have signed...
Jul 22, 2022
Man on trial for first-degree murder escapes from Metro Vancouver jail
VANCOUVER - An inmate has escaped from a pretrial holding facility in Metro Vancouver and RCMP say he is considered dangerous and should not be approached. A statement from police says Rabih Alkhalil,...
Jul 22, 2022
UN court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Judges at the United Nations' highest court have dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide aga...
Jul 22, 2022
FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said its new update to the nation's flood insurance program will prompt more people to sign up for cove...
Jul 22, 2022
Family wins 'Mission Possible' staycation
A local family is celebrating a mission well accomplished.The second annual Mission Possible ran from July 1 to 17 and was a campaign created by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada women's rugby captain de Goede happy to be home as Canada hosts Italy
LANGFORD, B.C. - Sunday's women's rugby test match between Canada and visiting Italy will be a family affair for Sophie de Goede. The Canadian captain is looking forward to a rare chance to play at ho...
Jul 22, 2022
Confronting Pope Francis, Monkeypox experience : In The News for July 22
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 July 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 22, 2022
Advanced DNA offers hope to solve cold cases, but some Canadian cops slow to adopt it
MONTREAL - Advances in DNA technology are being credited with solving a growing pile of cold case murders in the United States, but some Canadian police forces are lagging behind their U.S. counterpar...
Jul 22, 2022
Dancer tells of excruciating pain, isolation and stigma of monkeypox infection
Peter Kelly was still bouncing back from COVID-19 when a case of monkeypox gave him the "worst pain" of his life. The 28-year-old Toronto resident had only just returned to work as a dancer and physic...
Jul 22, 2022
Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s
Heat warnings remain in place throughout Eastern Canada, with Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s or even 40 C heading into the weekend. Large regions of Newfoundland a...
Jul 22, 2022
