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WildfiresFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around.See the Story
Hard-working fire crews, rain help keep Fort McMurray wildfire from growing
Coverage: 2 sources
Wildfires · CanadaFORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A wildfire that has forced thousands of people out of their homes in Canada's oil hub city of Fort McMurray was held in place Thursday, as rain and cooler temperatures swept the area.
Alberta provincial wildfire information officer Christie Tucker said the blaze remained out of control — the only such designated fire in the province — but it did not grow overnight and remained at 200 square kilometers in size.
"We're se…See the Story
Rain, cooler temperatures help prevent Canada wildfire from growing
53% Left coverage: 15 sources
Donald Trump · OttawaOTTAWA — Eight in 10 Canadians back a woman's right to an abortion and two in three don't want the notwithstanding clause used to restrict access to abortions, a new poll suggests.See the Story
Most Canadians support abortion, one-third see Tories as least supportive: poll
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Winnipeg · WinnipegWINNIPEG — Two former acquaintances of an admitted serial killer are expected to testify today in the murder trial of Jeremy Skibicki. One of those is set to provide details about the behaviour of the man charged with killing four Indigenous women.See the Story
Court to hear from former acquaintances of admitted Winnipeg serial killer
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
Rudy Gobert · MinneapolisMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in his return from injury. Big men Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid combined for 38 rebounds …See the Story
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
53% Center coverage: 28 sources
Volleyball · CanadaRIO DE JANEIRO – Canada earned a straight-sets victory over the Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday night. The Canadian women won the opening set 25-20 and the […]See the Story
Canada earns straight-sets win over Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League
56% Left coverage: 9 sources