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Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community
The District of Squamish has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control wildfire that it says poses an imminent threat to people and property.
Memory Garden in Altona brings solace to all who visit
On the evening of June 9, a small but deeply moved group of Altona residents gathered at the town’s Memory Garden on 10th Ave. NE. The atmosphere was quiet, respectful — yet charged with compassion — ...
Protests over immigration raids popping up across the country with more planned
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted President Donald ...
Where history hangs on the walls: Summer arrives at Altona's Gallery in the Park
Gallery in the Park, located at 245 10th Ave N.W, Altona, is open seasonally from June through September. The Summer Exhibit runs from June 7 – July 31. Admission is free, and all are welcome to ...
At least four dead in wave of explosions outside police stations in southwest Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least four people were killed in Colombia on Tuesday as rebel groups detonated bombs near police stations in the city of Cali and the neighboring Cauca province, according ...
Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The health of the Chesapeake Bay declined in an annual report card on the nation’s largest estuary released Tuesday, with scientists noting the effect of extreme rainfall ...
Brazil's Bolsonaro takes the stand before Brazil's Supreme Court over alleged coup plan
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro denied participation in an alleged plot to remain in power and overturn the 2022 election result as he testified Tuesday for the first ...
Winnipeg councillor says chaotic zoning hearing amounted to 'downzoning' in her ward
Veteran city councillor Sherri Rollins says last week’s marathon zoning hearing at City Hall marked a chaotic and ...
Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria will need “substantial international” support for its efforts to rehabilitate the economy, meet urgent humanitarian needs, and rebuild essential institutions and ...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex says she joined 'cuckold' sex marathons to feel loved by him
NEW YORK (AP) — Under cross-examination, Sean “Diddy” Combs ‘ ex-girlfriend testified Tuesday she took part in sex acts with male sex workers at the music mogul’s request because it made her feel ...
BMW traffic stop uncovers Winnipeg fraud operation
A 49-year-old man is in custody after Winnipeg police pulled over a BMW and uncovered a small-scale fraud operation inside the vehicle. North District General Patrol officers stopped a 2011 BMW around ...
Guns, cocaine, and threats: Three arrested in Point Douglas bust
Three suspects — Dillon Morgan, 32, Joshua Kroeker, 35, and Willow Sidoti, 24 — were arrested at the scene. All face a list ...