The Associated PressPeter Prengaman RIO DE JANEIRO—Right after getting off the plane, sweat beads will start to gather on your forehead. That’s just Rio de Janeiro’s ever-present humidity saying “hello.” Look around and you will be enveloped by shades of green—lush tropical forests jammed between buildings of all sizes—and tones […]
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RIO DE JANEIRO—Police in Rio de Janeiro said a Russian diplomat trying to repel an attempted robbery yesterday near the Olympic Park was involved in a shooting that left the assailant dead. The Russian embassy denied any of its employees were involved in the incident. Rio police […]
The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO—One of the lead investigators into the Russian doping crisis accused the World Anti-Doping Agency of contributing to the chaos ahead of the Olympics by not pushing for a probe into the country’s entire sports system at an earlier date. Jack Robertson, the chief investigator […]
The Canadian Press GATINEAU, Que. — Canada is 150 days away from the launch of a year-long celebration to mark its 150th anniversary. Across the country, Liberal MPs kicked off the countdown today that will culminate with the 150th anniversary of Confederation. In Gatineau, Heritage Minister Melanie Joly marked the […]
The Canadian Press BANFF, Alta. — Parks Canada says staff have killed another wolf that was seeking to feed at campgrounds in Banff National Park, as wardens charge a growing number of campers for leaving out food and garbage. Christina Tricomi, a parks spokeswoman, said the wolf was displaying bold […]
By Jordan Press The Canadian Press OTTAWA — It seems some federal workers don’t want to be caught sitting down on the job. A pilot project in one government department has found that public servants really like their sit-stand desks ‚Äî so much so, some reported anxiety about being moved […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL—Human remains found last week in Quebec’s Gaspe region might be those of Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine who died in an 1847 shipwreck, Parks Canada said yesterday. Archaeologists found bones and skeletons of at least eight individuals likely five adults and three children near […]
The Associated Press LOS ALAMOS, N.M.—A New Mexico bear hitched a ride on top of a garbage truck, travelling at least five miles on the vehicle before it was able to make its escape up a tree. Santa Fe National Forest spokeswoman Julie Anne Overton says the driver was picking […]
By Kristy Kirukp The Canadian Press GATINEAU, Que. — A long-standing call for an inquiry into the disproportionate number of missing and murdered indigenous women across the country was answered Wednesday, but family members and advocates said they felt vulnerable about the process and wondered if it will result in […]
By Morgan Lowrie The Canadian Press :MONTREAL — Human remains found last week in Quebec’s Gaspe region might be those of Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine who died in an 1847 shipwreck, Parks Canada said Wednesday. Archaeologists found bones and skeletons of at least eight individuals likely five adults […]
By Morgan Lowrie The Canadian Press :MONTREAL — Human remains found last week in Quebec’s Gaspe region might be those of Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine who died in an 1847 shipwreck, Parks Canada said Wednesday. Archaeologists found bones and skeletons of at least eight individuals likely five adults […]
By Lee Berthiaume The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Canada is not required to provide a certain number of fighter jets to NATO, says a Defence Department report that’s raising fresh questions about the Liberal government’s rush to buy a new warplane. The report, published in June 2014 by the research […]
