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CONCACAF president, Indigenous language researcher among 12 appointed to Order of B.C.
03 Aug 2026
The order, established in 1989, recognizes "excellence across all walks of life and fields of endeavour," the province said.
Charlottetown's new bird feeding bylaw puts limits on how residents can interact with wildlife
03 Aug 2026
Charlottetown has a new bylaw in place that restricts how much residents can feed wild birds, and which ones they're allowed to feed.
2 women dead after Highway 401 collision near Gananoque
03 Aug 2026
Two women have died Monday after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Gananoque, Ont., according to the Ontario Provincial Police.
Evan Gold named Hamilton Hammers general manager
03 Aug 2026
The New York Islanders announced Monday that Evan Gold has been hired as general manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Timmins police arrest and charge 2 people in second shooting over the weekend
03 Aug 2026
Timmins, Ont., police have arrested and charged two people with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting on Saturday. It was one of two unrelated fatal shootings over the weekend. Here's what we know about both incidents.
First annual South Core Roar a success, say Thunder Bay, Ont., event organizers
03 Aug 2026
Thunder Bay's first-annual South Core Roar has wrapped up, and organizers say they're already looking ahead to next year.
Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Monday, Aug. 3
03 Aug 2026
There are 127 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES). Here's what we know about the situation.
Downtown Winnipeg restaurant burns for 2nd time since fire last fall
03 Aug 2026
Fire crews were called to the now-vacant Boujee Restaurant and Bar at 191 Main St. around 5:38 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said in a Monday news release.
3 dead after rollover on George Gordon First Nation, Sask.
03 Aug 2026
Three people have died in a vehicle rollover in a First Nations community northeast of Regina.
4 dead, 4 injured after crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail
03 Aug 2026
Calgary police say four people are dead after a crash on Stoney Trail late Sunday night.
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