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B.C. man dies weeks after rescuing himself from the jaws of a grizzly bear
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a mother grizzly attacked and severely injured him in B.C.’s East Kootenay region earlier this month. Source link
Israel says it decides which foreign troops can enter Gaza; Hamas widens search for hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to help secure a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages. Source link
Jamaica braces for arrival of strengthening Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm on Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Source link
Striking B.C. public service workers announce tentative deal with government
The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has announced a tentative deal has been struck with the provincial government, which could bring an end to a weeks-long strike that has impacted everything from liquor distribution to wildfire fighting. Source link
Blue Jays' Scherzer set to pitch in 4th World Series: 'This means everything'
Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer is emotional about getting a fourth chance to play in the World Series. He will be the Toronto Blue Jays’ starter for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday at 8 p.m. ET against the hometown Los Angeles Dodgers. Source link
Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say
Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defences, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks released on Sunday. Source link
Toronto Blue Jays fans not giving up hope yet, despite 5-1 loss to L.A. Dodgers
Toronto Blue Jays fans were quieter Saturday night after a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series, tying up the series 1-1. Source link
Surging Lions take 6-game win streak into West Division semifinal
After a dreadful start to the season, the B.C. Lions are heading into the CFL playoffs on a six-game winning streak following a 27-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. Source link
Trump’s outrage toward Canada ‘super childish behaviour,’ says U.S. Democratic senator
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says U.S. President Donald Trump’s outrage toward Canada over an anti-tariff advertisement by the Ontario government is “a temper tantrum” that will blow over — but it’s embarrassing for the United States. Source link
Star forward Olivia Smith leaves Canada camp, returns to Arsenal to treat hip pointer
Canadian star forward Olivia Smith, injured in a 1-0 loss to Switzerland on Friday, has returned to her club team in England for treatment for a hip pointer. Source link