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Official: Offensive coming against Tigray forces in Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ethiopia's spreading Tigray conflict faces a fresh wave of fighting as an Amhara regional official says Amhara forces will launch an offensive on Saturday against Tigray forces w...
Aug 06, 2021
Kelowna to start enforcing water restrictions
The City of Kelowna will start enforcing the current Stage 1 watering restrictions this weekend, rather than introducing Stage 2 restrictions. Following initial warning notices, city water utility cus...
Aug 06, 2021
Gym owner pleads guilty to assaulting officer in Jan. 6 riot
A New Jersey gym owner on Friday became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Scott Fairlamb's deal with federal prosecut...
Aug 06, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps announce pair of deals, look to bolster backline
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced a pair of deals as they look to bolster their squad. The club says it has signed experienced defender Florian Jungwirth from the San Diego Earthquake...
Aug 06, 2021
Holyoak Creek fire out of control, grows to seven hectares after windy night
NANAIMO - High winds throughout the forests along the Chemainus River escalated a wildfire overnight. Dorthe Jakobsen, fire information officer with the Coastal Fire Centre, told NanaimoNewsNOW the Ho...
Aug 06, 2021
Edmonton Elks cancel walkthrough due to COVID-19 protocols
EDMONTON - Officials with the Edmonton Elks say the team has cancelled its scheduled walkthrough and media availability due to COVID-19 protocols. The team did not elaborate, but say in a brief statem...
Aug 06, 2021
B.C. privacy watchdog investigating federal Liberals over facial recognition software
OTTAWA - British Columbia's privacy watchdog is launching an investigation into the federal Liberal party's use of facial recognition technology to pick candidates for the next election. B.C. informat...
Aug 06, 2021
Quebec considering vaccine mandate for health workers amid rise in COVID infections
MONTREAL - Quebec is considering imposing a vaccine mandate for health-care workers amid a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the province. Ewan Sauves, a spokesman for Premier Franois Legaul...
Aug 06, 2021
Canadian sprinters win bronze in men's 4x100 relay; De Grasse gets 6th Olympic medal
TOKYO - Andre De Grasse ran a blistering anchor leg, and Canada's men's 4x100 relay team won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics. It's the third medal of the Games, and sixth Olympic medal overall, for De Gr...
Aug 06, 2021
Sheriff: Aide who accused Cuomo files criminal complaint
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's state residence filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff's office said Friday...
Aug 06, 2021
