Canada is deploying its military to tackle wildfires raging across the province of British Columbia. The area is battling nearly 400 fires, which have forced thousands of evacuations.On Friday, British Columbia declared a state of emergency. The region also imposed a ban on non-essential travel to free up accommodation for people being evacuated and emergency...
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How a Canadian firm has struck gold in Namibia’s Orange Basin – Business Express
The Orange Basin, offshore Namibia, is currently one of the hottest oil and gas exploration districts anywhere in the world. Several majors are set to spend significant amounts over the coming months and years, but there’s also a more junior company getting in on the action too. Shares in Sintana Energy have just about doubled...
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during an argument. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted last year on three felony counts related to the 2020 shooting. Ira Spitzer reports. The post Canadian rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years first appeared on...
Americans finish with flourish as Canadian McIntosh wins second swimming gold
The United States salvaged some pride with three golds on the final night of swimming’s world championships on Sunday, while Canadian teen Summer McIntosh showcased her immense talent with a second title. The Americans went into the last day of competition in Fukuoka with only four golds to their name, with no chance of catching...