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We are getting a better idea of the extent of damage caused by a massive wildfire that tore through Jasper, Alta. In an update late Thursday, Parks Canada said the most significant damage is on the west side of town, southwest of Miette Avenue. "Firefighting efforts have prevented significant damage to much of the...

A spectacle has been promised for Friday's opening ceremony at the Paris games. It's not taking place inside a stadium. Instead, for the first time ever, it will be outdoors, along the River Seine with boats featuring each country's athletes. Canada's athletes will be led in by Andre De Grasse, who is a six-time medali...

The head coach of the Canadian Women's National Team soccer team is out of the Olympics. In a statement, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) says Bev Priestman will be replaced by Assistant Coach Andy Spence for the remainder of the Paris Olympic Games. Canada Soccer CEO and General Secretary Kevin Blue made the follo...

Residents in Jasper are dealing with their worst nightmare, according to Alberta's premier. A massive wildfire roared into the community Wednesday with flames hundreds of feet high. Danielle Smith told reporters Thursday that up to half of the buildings in the town may have been destroyed. "We share the sense of l...

More than half of people in this country say they will be watching the Olympic Games happening July 26th to August 11th in Paris. Team Canada will compete in 34 events. According to a Narrative Research online survey, 60% of Canadians plan to watch, either live or by following along with recaps. About 21% do not plan o...

Loblaw and its parent company will pay $500 million for their role in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme. The companies announced Thursday have entered into minutes of settlement to resolve national class-action lawsuits against them. George Weston Ltd. will pay $247.5 million in cash and Loblaw Companies Ltd. will p...

The president of the United States is set to step away after a remarkable turn of events. Joe Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office, in his first public appearance since announcing he would not run in the next election. "I have been privileged to serve this nation for over 50 years and...

RCMP in New Brunswick have arrested two people in connection with numerous thefts in several provinces. Police said a number of thefts were reported across the western part of the province over the past year. Investigators allege the individuals would advertise items for sale online via Facebook Marketplace and Amazon....

Update: July 23- 3:45 p.m. The Canadian Soccer Federation announced they would be launching an independent inquiry into the alledged use of drones at the Olympics. In a statement sent to the media Canada Soccer President Peter Augruso and CEO/General Secretary Kevin Blue offered their apologies. On behalf of our Feder...

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by another 25 basis points. The overnight rate now stands at 4.5 per cent, down from 4.75 per cent. It is the second consecutive drop following a similar cut in early June. Governor Tiff Macklem said inflation continues to get closer to their two per cent target. But...