The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to an out-of-control fire that has reached over the U.S.-Canada border, about four kilometres from the town of Osoyoos in B.C.'s southern Interior. 732 properities, including some residents in Osoyoos, must leave their homes due to a growing wildfire The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen …
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Here’s the story not told in Nolan’s Oppenheimer about those forced off their land in New Mexico
In 1942, the U.S. army gave 32 Hispano families on the Pajarito Plateau 48 hours to leave their homes and land, in some cases at gunpoint, to build the lab that would create the world's first atomic bombs, according to relatives of those removed and a former lab employee. 32 …
Read More »The U.S. Senate is steadily aging — but members leave on their own terms
Recent events involving some of the oldest and most senior-ranking U.S. senators have renewed questions about whether an age limit would be appropriate. Nearly one-fifth of this group will soon be older than every member of Canada's own Senate. Nearly 20% of U.S. senators will soon be older than every …
Read More »Wildfire fighter dies in B.C. while on front lines of largest fire in province’s history
A wildfire fighter in B.C. died while responding to the Donnie Creek wildfire in northeast B.C. on Friday, according to Mounties. 2nd firefighter to die in province while responding to wildfires this season, amid challenging conditions A wildfire fighter in B.C. died while responding to the Donnie Creek wildfire in …
Read More »Wildfire fighter in B.C. dies on front lines of largest fire in province’s history
A wildfire fighter in B.C. died while responding to the Donnie Creek wildfire in northeast B.C. on Friday, according to Mounties. 2nd firefighter to die in province while responding to wildfires this season, amid challenging conditions A wildfire fighter in B.C. died while responding to the Donnie Creek wildfire in …
Read More »Take a bow, Team Filipinas!
For ending World Cup debut with gallant stand in 0-6 loss to Norway GALLANT FIGHT. Philippines’ defender #05 Hali Long (left) and Norway’s forward #09 Karina Saevik fight for the ball during the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match at Eden Park in Auckland on July 30, 2023. …
Read More »A loss for now but victory will eventually come
Norway played its best game so far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zealand and Australia. Its attacking ability is on full display, while maintaining discipline and teamwork all game long. It was too bad the Philippines was at the receiving end of such a display of …
Read More »6 dead after small plane crashes in Rockies west of Calgary
Six people are dead after a small plane crashed Friday night in the mountains west of Calgary. RCMP say plane was en route to Salmon Arm, B.C. Six people are dead after a small plane crashed Friday night in the mountains west of Calgary. RCMP said five passengers and one …
Read More »Ukraine is moving its Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 in defiance of Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day it's observed by the Russian Orthodox Church. Holiday previously observed on Jan. 7 in line with Russian Orthodox Church Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a …
Read More »‘Egay’ leaves over P1B damage to crops, infrastructure in 13 PH regions
SUPER Typhoon “Egay” has exited the country but left behind a trail of death and destruction in at least 13 regions in the Philippines. Damage to agriculture has been estimated at P833,889,970.48, livestock at P23,762,020 and infrastructure at P1,191,137,926.36, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on …
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