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Update on fires in Shuswap region
The following update on the Shuswap region wildfires was issued by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at 11:00 a.m Sunday, July 25.Two Mile Fire south of SicamousFire remains at 1,000+ hectares. G...
Jul 25, 2021
On a quiet weekend, ‘Old’ tops, ‘Snake Eyes’ sinks
M. Night Shyamalan's "Old" easily won a slower weekend at the North American box office, while the G.I. Joe pic "Snake Eyes" lived up to its name. Although both fresh offerings from major studios, mov...
Jul 25, 2021
More than 250 wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there are 257 wildfires currently burning in the province. That's one fewer than Saturday's update, but down from about 300 earlier in the week. There are now ...
Jul 25, 2021
Pandemic pares back pomp of Mary Simon's installation ceremony as governor general
OTTAWA - When Mary Simon walks into the Senate on Monday to be installed as the country's next governor general, she will find the upper chamber sparsely populated. The installation ceremonies for Sim...
Jul 25, 2021
For the second straight Games, women relay swimmers get Canada's first medal
TOKYO - Just as in 2016, the women's 4x100 freestyle relay team gave Canada its first medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This time, however, the medal was a more precious colour. With star swimmer Penn...
Jul 25, 2021
Quebecers vaccinated against COVID-19 can register in Loto-Québec draws
MONTREAL - Quebec is starting its own vaccination lottery in an attempt to get 75 per cent of its eligible population fully immunized against COVID-19 by the end of August. Any Quebecer who received a...
Jul 25, 2021
Hockey player coming out as gay must lead to meaningful change in game: advocates
EDMONTON - Advocates say a young hockey player's decision to come out as gay this past week, just as he is on the cusp of a possible National Hockey League career, needs to be a catalyst for meaningfu...
Jul 25, 2021
More than 250 wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there are 257 wildfires currently burning in the province. That's one fewer than Saturday's update, but down from about 300 earlier in the week. There are now ...
Jul 25, 2021
Quebecer hopes act of 'horticultural disobedience' will urge others to rethink lawns
MONTREAL - This year, Dany Baillargeon is committing what he describes as "horticultural disobedience" by letting his front yard grow naturally - despite the risk of running afoul of local bylaws. The...
Jul 25, 2021
Canadian divers Abel, Citrini-Beaulieu win silver in women's 3m synchro
TOKYO - Canadian divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu won silver in the women's three-metre synchronized springboard, giving Canada its second medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Abel, from Lava...
Jul 25, 2021
