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Wolverines threatened with extinction as climate change melts their snowy mountain refuges, US says
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The North American wolverine will receive long-delayed federal protections under a Biden administration proposal released Wednesday in response to scientists warning that climat...
Nov 29, 2023

Animal group looks to fill gaps left by Vernon SPCA closure
The SPCA closed its shelter in Vernon less than two weeks ago, but the move is already having an impact on a non-profit society that is looking to fill gaps created by the sudden shutdown.Romany Runna...
Nov 29, 2023

At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 40 civilians were killed last weekend by al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to take control of a besieged town in Burkina Faso's hard-hit northern region, the United Nations'...
Nov 29, 2023

El NiƱo brings a warm start to winter, but that could change: Weather Network
Chilly nights and snow-covered slopes may not be easy to come by in much of Canada during the first part of the winter season, according to the winter outlook from one of Canada's prominent forecaster...
Nov 29, 2023

In the news today: Canadian housing, health-care woes fuelled by higher immigration?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canadians link immigrants and housing crisis: poll A large majority of Canadian...
Nov 29, 2023

Lawyers spar over conspiracy allegation in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial
OTTAWA - The lawyers in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their debate today over whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were co-conspirators in the protest....
Nov 29, 2023

Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll
OTTAWA - A large majority of Canadians agree that higher immigration is fuelling the housing crisis and putting pressure on the health-care system, a new Leger poll suggests. New federal voting intent...
Nov 29, 2023

US military Osprey aircraft with 8 aboard crashes into the sea off southern Japan
TOKYO (AP) - Japan's coast guard has found a person and debris in the ocean where a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying eight people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan, officials said. The cause ...
Nov 29, 2023

Pettersson scores winner, Boeser scores twice as Canucks beat Ducks 3-1
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Tuesday night at Rogers Arena courtesy of an Elias Pettersson third-period goal that snapped a 1-1 deadlock. Pettersson scored the winne...
Nov 28, 2023

Surging Oilers edge Knights 5-4 in a shootout for third straight win
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and added the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers got a measure of revenge for last year's second-round playoff loss to Vegas, defeating the Gol...
Nov 28, 2023

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