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Conservation deal aims to protect 30 per cent of B.C. land by 2030
VANCOUVER - An environmental agreement to protect 30 per cent of British Columbia's land by 2030 was signed today between the federal and British Columbia governments and the Indigenous-led First Nati...
Nov 03, 2023
Canadian paddlers strike triple gold at Pan American Games
SANTIAGO, Chile - Canada's sprint canoe and kayak team produced five medals, including three gold, on the first day of finals at the Pan American Games. Michelle Russell was victorious in women's 500-...
Nov 03, 2023
Some 65,000 Quebec teachers to begin unlimited general strike Nov. 23
MONTREAL - A Quebec union representing 65,000 elementary and high school teachers is launching an unlimited general strike as of Nov. 23. Sixty delegates with the Fdration autonome de l'enseignement -...
Nov 03, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'we need to do more to protect Palestinian civilians'
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said more needs to be done to "protect Palestinian civilians" in Gaza and that, without that, there will be "no partners for peace...
Nov 03, 2023
Telus profits plunge 75 per cent despite record customer growth
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. is reporting a 75 per cent year-over-year drop in profits in its latest quarter, despite a solid revenue boost and record customer growth. The telecommunications company says n...
Nov 03, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks part ways with offensive co-ordinator Khari Jones
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks parted ways with assistant head coach/offensive co-ordinator Khari Jones on Friday. Ottawa hired Jones on Dec. 3, 2022 and he served as the team's offensive playcaller th...
Nov 03, 2023
Foreign affairs minister says Canadians will soon be cleared to leave Gaza
OTTAWA - Canadians remained off the list of approved foreign citizens to exit the Gaza Strip as Canada's minister of foreign affairs reconfirmed that Canadians and their families will be able to leave...
Nov 03, 2023
Closure needed for Vernon road projects
Two separate road construction projects will require the temporary closure of 27A Avenue starting Friday (Nov. 3)Starting as early as 7:30 a.m., a section of 27A Avenue between 28th Avenue and Highway...
Nov 03, 2023
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka hold second-round lead in Japan Classic
OMITAMA, Japan (AP) - Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka shared the top of the leaderboard with a two-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA's Japan Classic on Friday. Kuwaki carde...
Nov 03, 2023
All or nothing for defending champion England against old foe Australia at Cricket World Cup
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) - England's defense of the Cricket World Cup title it won so narrowly four years ago has come down to a simple calculation: lose to old foe Australia and it's over. England has l...
Nov 03, 2023
