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Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn

Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Tactical evacuations have started in northeastern British Columbia as wildfires tear through the area. An update from the B.C.
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Brad Marchand scores two, Bruins down Maple Leafs 4-2 to take 2-1 series lead

Brad Marchand scores two, Bruins down Maple Leafs 4-2 to take 2-1 series lead

TORONTO — Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sure, the Bruins captain drew some key penalties and picked up three assists through six periods against the Maple Leafs.
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Mrazova's shootout winner lifts PWHL Ottawa to critical 3-2 victory over Boston

Mrazova's shootout winner lifts PWHL Ottawa to critical 3-2 victory over Boston

OTTAWA — Despite an off night, Ottawa found a way to pull out a victory on Wednesday.
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Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth

Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth

MONTREAL — Kristin O'Neill had a goal and an assist in helping lead Montreal to a 5-2 win over New York and clinch a playoff berth in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday.
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Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

TORONTO — After putting semi-pro Simcoe County Rovers FC to the sword in a 5-0 win Wednesday in Canadian Championship preliminary-round play, Toronto FC coach John Herdman wanted more.
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Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole

Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole

A dozen mayors from around Metro Vancouver say federal Attorney General and Justice Minister Arif Virani should deny parole for notorious B.C.
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Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
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Manitoba First Nation sues governments over chronic flooding, wants protection

Manitoba First Nation sues governments over chronic flooding, wants protection

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba First Nation that has suffered from chronic flooding is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection over decades.
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Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police

SAO PAULO (AP) — An Indigenous group in Brazil said Wednesday its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to police.
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Chelsea Carey to skip Jennifer Jones's former curling team

WINNIPEG — Two-time Canadian champion Chelsey Carey will take over Jennifer Jones's curling team for the next two seasons.
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