The Calcite Creek fire, burning near the eastern edge of Manning Park, produced a pyrocumulonimbus cloud Sunday afternoon which generated thunder and lightning strikes. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the phenomenon is not uncommon on large, intense wildfires. “It is something that we see. That fire was burning rank four, so a crowning fire … Read more
After Ethan Katzberg won the men’s hammer throw at the Paris Olympics, it’s Camryn Rogers’ turn to go for gold in the women’s event. The two athletes put Canada on the map as a hammer throw nation by sweeping the top of the podium at last year’s world championships in Budapest, Hungary. … Read more
The Calcite Creek fire, burning near the eastern edge of Manning Park, produced a pyrocumulonimbus cloud Sunday afternoon which generated thunder and lightning strikes. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the phenomenon is not uncommon on large, intense wildfires. “It is something that we see. That fire was burning rank four, so … Read more
During the men’s gymnastics pommel horse finals at Saturday’s Olympics, pommel horse specialist Stephen Nedoroscik abandoned his glasses before he stepped up to the apparatus. He stuck the landing, feet squarely on the mat, capturing his second bronze medal of the Paris Games. Nedoroscik is not the only Olympic athlete with vision impairment … Read more
The Canadian Transplant Games have kicked off at sports venues across Ottawa. The event raises awareness of the many Canadians still waiting for organ and tissue donations, while also highlighting the success stories of those living healthy lives after receiving a transplant. There were roars of applause at the Orleans Bowling Centre on Monday as … Read more
PARIS – Losing their bronze-medal game left Katherine Plouffe and her teammates awash in emotion Monday night. Canada’s 3×3 basketball team had come tantalizingly close to taking home a medal from the Paris Olympics, but ultimately saw their hopes dashed when they dropped a 16-13 decision to the United States. “Lots of … Read more
Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuelan security forces are targeting those who they say committed violent crimes during recent protests over the disputed election, in an operation informally called “knock-knock” that advocacy groups say has left protesters fearful. Three advocacy groups told Reuters security forces are working intensely to capture protesters, including minors, who they said are … Read more
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – A landslide triggered by heavy rains in southern Ethiopia’s Wolaita area killed at least 13 people and the number of fatalities is expected to rise, a local official said Monday. Samuel Fola, zone chief administrator of Wolaita, said more than 300 people have been evacuated from the area in … Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel – Hundreds of Israelis sent orange balloons into the air Monday to mark the fifth birthday of one of two children held captive by militants in the Gaza Strip. Ariel Bibas, along with his one-year-old brother Kfir, has become a symbol of the struggle to release the hostages. The orange … Read more
PARIS, France – Canadian diver Caeli McKay will be competing in the women’s 10-metre platform final at the Paris Olympics. McKay, of Calgary, finished seventh out of 18 in the semifinal on Monday after scoring a total of 308.85 over five dives. China’s Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi topped the scoreboard, with … Read more
