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30 people die in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing, Chinese state media say
TAISHITUN, China (AP) - Chinese state media say that 30 people have died in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing. State broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday that 28 people had died in Beijing's hard-hit Mi...
Jul 28, 2025
Saskatchewan extends disaster claim deadline amid wildfires; 60 active,12 communities evacuated
A relentless wildfire season continues to grip Saskatchewan, with 60 active wildfires burning across the province as of 11:00 a.m. Monday. While six fires have been successfully contained, 12 remain u...
Jul 28, 2025
Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll
Most Canadians believe the country is making good progress on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a new poll from Leger suggests."The extent to which people feel progress on reconciliation is bein...
Jul 28, 2025
Sask. Cornhole Association eyes expansion to more communities
A competitive game, that involves tossing a beanbag into a small hole, is gaining popularity in Saskatchewan.The fourth annual provincial cornhole championships were held this past weekend in Regina a...
Jul 28, 2025
Voters in Alberta byelection to use adapted ballots due to high number of candidates
CAMROSE - Elections Canada says voters in the upcoming Battle River-Crowfoot byelection will be required to write out the name of their preferred candidate given the unusually high number of people ru...
Jul 28, 2025
2 kids killed at Miami sailing camp after barge collides with their boat, authorities say
Two kids were killed and two more are in critical condition after a barge struck their boat and sent them overboard during a sailing camp in Miami on Monday, authorities said. All six people on the sa...
Jul 28, 2025
Blue Jays transfer right-hander Bowden Francis to 60-day injured list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have transferred starting right-hander Bowden Francis to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement. Francis was initially placed on the 15-day IL on Jun...
Jul 28, 2025
Linebacker Jacob Roberts making most of chance to start with Calgary Stampeders
Preparation ensured Jacob Roberts was ready when the Calgary Stampeders needed him most. The second-year linebacker leads Calgary in total tackles (43), which also leaves him tied for third in the CFL...
Jul 28, 2025
Quebec City judge to rule Thursday on bail for three accused of extremist plot
QUBEC - A Quebec court judge will decide Thursday whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in the Quebec City region. Judge Ren de la Sablonnire heard final arguments Monday from Cr...
Jul 28, 2025
Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean
HONOLULU (AP) - A second tropical cyclone has formed in the central Pacific Ocean alongside a Category 1 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Keli has maximum sustained winds o...
Jul 28, 2025