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In the news today: Scientific research and security risks, BC wildfires still burning

In the news today: Scientific research and security risks, BC wildfires still burning

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season

More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season

More than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in British Columbia thanks to a combination of a busy wildfire season, extreme drought and generally warmer and drier conditions through December.
Research finds climate change made warm Canadian December twice as likely

Research finds climate change made warm Canadian December twice as likely

Climate change made Canada's warmest December in more than 50 years about twice as likely, a temperature anomaly that stood out around the world, a new study has found.
Toronto's Furnish wins Emmy for ‘Elton John Live,' Matheson takes the stage for 'The Bear'

Toronto's Furnish wins Emmy for ‘Elton John Live,' Matheson takes the stage for 'The Bear'

Toronto producer David Furnish won an Emmy for "Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium" at a televised bash that included revved-up Canadian chef-turned-actor Matty Matheson of "The Bear" helping to accept the best comedy trophy.
Montreal's top line leads Canadiens to 4-3 win over star-studded Avalanche

Montreal's top line leads Canadiens to 4-3 win over star-studded Avalanche

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens gave some of the NHL’s biggest stars their finest effort in back-to-back games. On Monday night, it showed up in the win column.
Jayson Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96; Toronto drops fourth straight

Jayson Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96; Toronto drops fourth straight

TORONTO — Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.
Black Press Ltd. files for creditor protection, announces sale

Black Press Ltd. files for creditor protection, announces sale

SURREY, B.C. — Black Press Ltd., the owner of dozens of community newspapers across Western Canada, said Monday it had entered creditor protection, secured a tentative sale of the company and that founder David Black is retiring. The Surrey, B.C.
'Ready to die': Inquest into Saskatchewan stabbings sees texts from killer's brother

'Ready to die': Inquest into Saskatchewan stabbings sees texts from killer's brother

MELFORT, Sask. — Myles Sanderson and his brother were driving around a Saskatchewan First Nation causing havoc, assaulting people and selling drugs in the days and hours before a mass killing in the community.
Steveston Rotary builds libraries in B.C. Indigenous communities

Steveston Rotary builds libraries in B.C. Indigenous communities

Write to Read Project BC has built almost 30 libraries since the project began 13 years ago.
Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced 'selectively'

Group alleges ban on protests at Toronto highway overpass enforced 'selectively'

TORONTO — A group attending pro-Palestinian protests alleged Monday that Toronto police "selectively" enforced a ban on demonstrations at a highway overpass just days after the restriction was announced.