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Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus

Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back a series of deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burned out of control in and around Los Angeles as the enormity of th
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Grey Highlands approves design work for Kimberley-area bridges

Grey Highlands approves design work for Kimberley-area bridges

The four bridges near Kimberley are adjacent to the Talisman lands and require major upgrades that will be expensive
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Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims

Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Aides to Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she was detained Thursday, followed moments later by official denials, in a confusing episode that capped a day of protests seeking to block President Nicolás Ma
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James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

James Butler rejoins B.C. Lions shortly after being released by Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — James Butler took full advantage of his head start on CFL free agency Thursday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released the veteran running back, who was slated to become a free agent Feb. 11.
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Backbench Ottawa MP Chandra Arya to run for Liberal leadership

Backbench Ottawa MP Chandra Arya to run for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Ontario MP Chandra Arya is the second Liberal to announce he wants to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal party.
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Provincial police investigating complaint from Pickering, Ont., council

Provincial police investigating complaint from Pickering, Ont., council

PICKERING, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating criminal allegations brought forward by Pickering's city council.
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S&P/TSX composite edges higher Thursday, U.S. markets closed

S&P/TSX composite edges higher Thursday, U.S. markets closed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher Thursday, as strength in base metal stocks helped outweigh weakness in telecom and utilities. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 21.68 points at 25,073.36. Canadian markets were quiet as U.S.
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Aritzia's profit soared 72% in Q3 as its ecommerce net revenue spiked

Aritzia's profit soared 72% in Q3 as its ecommerce net revenue spiked

Aritzia Inc. says its net income jumped by almost 72 per cent over the last year as the company's ecommerce revenues soared. The Vancouver-based apparel retailer says its third-quarter net income totalled $74.1 million compared with about $43.
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Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts

Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts

OTTAWA — The Liberal party's political upheaval and Donald Trump's return to the White House have Ukrainian-Canadians hoping Ottawa's support for Ukraine remains firm.
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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