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Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

VANCOUVER — British Columbia needs a drenching of rain to alleviate the tinder dry conditions that have forecasters worried about the potential for another difficult wildfire season.
Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

The odds don't favour Canadian Jeff Gustafson successfully defending his US$1-million Bassmaster Classic title. The Kenora, Ont.
Yukon issues public notice after break-in at Whitehorse victim services office

Yukon issues public notice after break-in at Whitehorse victim services office

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government has issued a public notice about a break-in where "confidential files" were exposed and cellphones were stolen from the victim services office in Whitehorse.
Man accused of killing Toronto police officer pleads not guilty to 1st-degree murder

Man accused of killing Toronto police officer pleads not guilty to 1st-degree murder

TORONTO — A man accused of killing a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder Monday as jury selection began in his trial. Umar Zameer is charged in the death of Const. Jeffrey Northrup.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
'Motel medicine': Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

'Motel medicine': Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food.
Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini's ban by two games

Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini's ban by two games

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini has got a reprieve from Major League Soccer.
MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics

MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament paid tribute Monday to the late Brian Mulroney, whom they lauded as a lion of Canadian politics, a down-to-earth spirit and, above all else, a family man.
Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff

Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff

EDMONTON — Chris Jones is easing his workload. The Edmonton Elks announced Monday that Jason Shivers will be the team’s assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach this season.
Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked

Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked

MONTREAL — Quebec anti-corruption police say they have arrested a retired municipal court judge for fraud. Police say Jean Herbert, who sat on the municipal court in Longueuil, Que.