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'Targeted' Surrey, B.C., shooting leaves man in hospital: police
09 Aug 2026
Surrey, B.C., police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man in hospital.
Winnipeg Sea Bears advance to face Brampton Honey Badgers in CEBL Finals
09 Aug 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers will face the Winnipeg Sea Bears in the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship series after both teams won their respective conference finals on Saturday.
'Active search' underway amid possible drowning at B.C.'s Cultus Lake
09 Aug 2026
RCMP said they were called to reports of a possible drowning at Cultus Lake, near Chilliwack, B.C., on Saturday.
AC/DC fans in Edmonton ready for High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll
09 Aug 2026
Ahead of Sunday night's show, Edmonton's AC/DC fans got a chance to get exclusive merch at the Starlite Room and leave the venue completely thunderstruck. CBC's Nicole Healey spoke to excited fans about why they love the legendary band.
Flight to Toronto cancelled over child standing on seat: Porter Airlines
09 Aug 2026
A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.
Swiatek tops Kostyuk, Shnaider upsets Pegula in Round of 16 at National Bank Open
09 Aug 2026
Poland's Iga Swiatek secured a quarterfinal berth at the National Bank Open in Toronto on Saturday with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.
1 person in unstable condition following West Broadway assault
09 Aug 2026
One person was taken to hospital in unstable condition after an assault in Winnipeg's West Broadway area on Saturday morning.
Living Prairie Museum celebrates 50th year with announcement of new revitalization project
09 Aug 2026
A new revitalization project for the Living Prairie Museum was announced today as the museum celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Calgary water playground temporarily closed after 3 cases of E. coli reported
09 Aug 2026
Alberta health inspectors are investigating three cases of E. coli they say are linked to the water park facilities at Prairie Winds Park in northeast Calgary.
B.C. declares province-wide state of emergency amidst wildfires
09 Aug 2026
"This is one of the more challenging fires that we have ever faced": B.C. Wildfire Service
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