EDMONTON – Brock England, Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue each scored twice, the power play went 3-for-5, and Canada whipped the United States 8-1 to win the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday. Benjamin Veitch and Jaakko Wycisk also scored for Canada, who outshot the Americans 45-17, and led 3-1 after the first period and 6-1…
MONTREAL – As a marine biologist, Lyne Morissette grew tired of the “doom and gloom” of passively describing the impact of pollution on whales, turtles, and the rest of the wildlife inhabiting the St. Lawrence River. So, about eight years ago, she co-created an initiative with the modest goal of collecting 10 tonnes of trash…
Descrease article font measurement Improve article font measurement International Information cameras captured the expansion of the Bald Vary wildfire close to Summerland on Friday evening. The fireplace, which sparked round 5:30 p.m., grew so quick that properties have been destroyed and the fast-moving flames trapped folks. “Via the evening, first responders, wildfire crews, search and…
The Bald Range fire near Summerland forced thousands of people to flee their homes on Friday night as the fast-moving wildfire grew rapidly. Evacuations out of Summerland included a large population of senior citizens living in residential care. Several health teams co-ordinated efforts to keep the residents safe from the wildfire and relocate them to…
By Ashley Beherns Global News Posted August 9, 2026 12:44 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Emergency crews say they were called to a structure fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School in Saskatoon on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. The fire department says they observed heavy smoke and large…
VANCOUVER – Nathan Rourke knows he wasn’t at his best. After missing a pair of games with a left shoulder injury, the B.C. Lions quarterback admitted there were points during Saturday’s contest with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he “wasn’t trusting it.” “I think that’s just part of coming back and missing some time, and just…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The fast-moving Bald Range wildfire near Summerland gave some residents little time to escape with what matters most, including pets and livestock. A video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bald Range fire was mapped at more than 100 square kilometres on Saturday evening, just over 24 hours after it sparked near Summerland. The BC Wildfire Service says it is one of the most challenging fires this province has ever faced, involving helicopter rescues of dozens…
When the Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland on Friday afternoon, thousands of residents prepared to leave their homes. However, the Summerland area is home to many farms with livestock and once the area was put on evacuation order, all those animals needed to get out. One group, who has been responding to fires across…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Southeast District RCMP said there may be a possible fatality from the massive Summerland wildfire that sparked around 5:15 p.m. on Friday. In a release, RCMP said it had been made aware of one impacted resident from Meadow Valley who has reported a possible fatality. “Hazardous conditions…
