December 11th, 2025
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How does climate change affect the likelihood of extreme rain? Federal department aims to publish rapid results

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Federal scientists will start to publish rapid results looking at how much more likely major rainstorms have become due to climate change. Environment and Climate Change Canada says it’s expanding its rapid attribution system, so far used to analyze extreme temperatures, to also include extreme precipitation. Officials say they have already run the tool on ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Floodwaters rising in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, pushing more people out

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Floodwaters pushing in from Washington state are forcing more people from their properties in Abbotsford, B.C. The city has ordered people to leave another 82 homes as water from the Nooksack River in the United States spread over the Fraser Valley, joining about 400 other property owners rushed out overnight. North Shore Rescue ... Read More »

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Young seeks solution to Saints defense as the Panthers try to stay atop the NFC South

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints defense, even under different coordinators, has been a repeat nemesis for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. This Sunday, the stakes are as high as they’ve been for Carolina’s top 2023 draft choice as he tries again to avoid another dreadful showing against New Orleans. “I’m not a look-in-the-past type of ... Read More »

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Immigration museum CEO in Halifax accused of bullying, creating environment of fear

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

HALIFAX — The CEO of the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax bullied staff and created an environment of fear that left many employees emotionally damaged, the federal Public Sector Integrity Commissioner alleges in a new report. The report from commissioner Harriet Solloway cites evidence suggesting Marie Chapman engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behaviour ... Read More »

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Cubs add Hoby Milner to bullpen with $3.75 million, 1-year, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Hoby Milner to their bullpen on Thursday, agreeing to a $3.75 million, one-year contract with the left-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move was pending a physical. Milner matched his career high ... Read More »

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Chiefs face playoff elimination as Chargers aim for back-to-back 10-win seasons

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Much has changed since the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs met for their season-opener in Brazil. The Chargers have parlayed their 27-21 victory in São Paulo back in September into a sporty 9-4 mark, including last week’s triumph over the Super Bowl champion Eagles, and they are closing ... Read More »

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165 farms under flood evacuation order or alert in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

VANCOUVER — More than 160 farms are in the way of floodwaters in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, although provincial Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says poultry, cows and hogs are considered safe. Floodwaters from the Nooksack River in Washington state continue to threaten the area and will rise into Friday, in the wake of atmospheric river ... Read More »

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Ottawa using AI to review public comments on its national AI strategy

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

OTTAWA — The federal government is using artificial intelligence to sort through public input on AI policy. Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says an internally-developed AI platform is being used to translate and summarize more than 11,000 comments the government received through its public consultation. He says the comments will be made public once the ... Read More »

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Army tries to turn the tables on No. 22 Navy when they renew their rivalry in Baltimore

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — At most schools, players try to stay hyper-focused on the task at hand. Future opponents can wait. No looking ahead. It is, needless to say, different at Army and Navy. “We say ‘Beat Navy’ for 365 days of the year,” Army linebacker Gavin Shields said. “It’s the whole motto of our team.” ... Read More »

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Jalen Hurts’ slump: Can the Eagles’ star QB turn it around after 3 straight losses?

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts just 10 months ago capped a fourth playoff appearance in four seasons with the Eagles with his first Super Bowl title — he earned MVP honors in a rout over Kansas City — that seemingly stamped him as a proven winner and arguably put him on top of a very ... Read More »

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CP News Alert: 165 farms under flood evacuation order, alert in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

VANCOUVER — More than 160 farms are in the way of floodwaters in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, although provincial Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says poultry, cows and hogs are considered safe. Floodwaters from the Nooksack River in Washington state continue to threaten the area and will rise into Friday. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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