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ATHENS, Greece – Greece lurched into uncharted territory and an uncertain future in Europe's common currency Sunday after voters overwhelmingly rejected demands by international creditors for more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout of its bankrupt economy.

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Under an outdoor tent a few blocks from Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sharon Simmons paused while cleaning up from the previous night's revival to ponder the idea of forgiving the white man accused of killing nine of the historic black church's members, including the pastor. A churchgoer herself, Simmons admits feeling...

PORT HARDY, B.C. - Dozens of wildfires burning across British Columbia are forcing residents from their homes, with two communities declaring states of emergency. Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood said a state of emergency was issued Saturday morning after a 16-hectare fire caused the evacuation of about 100 residences. "We're hopeful, but it's still a...

VANCOUVER – Residents in parts of southern British Columbia say haze from wildfires is blotting out the sun and it looks like sunset.

OTTAWA – Canadian officials are shrugging off U.S. concerns that school enrolment numbers in Afghanistan — one of the most tangible indicators of the impact of millions in aid spending — may have been inflated or falsified outright.

KELOWNA - The Emergency Operations Centre advises effective at 8:00 p.m. tonight, the outstanding Evacuation Order for the 55-hectare Joe Rich interface face is rescinded. None of the 28 properties in the Highway 33 and Huckleberry Road area remain under Evacuation Order and all residents are now able to return to their homes. These properties...

KELOWNA - UPDATE: Tyler Leski has returned home safe. Kelowna RCMP need help finding Tyler "Marshall" Leskie, last seen in Ben Lee Park Saturday evening, July 4. Leskie, 17, didn't return home Saturday, says Staff Sgt. John Jordan. He has several medical issues which "are concerning given his absence." Leskie is described as Caucasian, 5'7",...

OTTAWA – A federal review recommended better security and awareness training for personnel posted abroad after an employee at Canada's High Commission in Nairobi was killed during a terrorist attack on a shopping mall, newly released documents show.

REGINA – Close to 1,000 military personnel are on their way to help fight wildfires in Saskatchewan.

OTTAWA – A sense of duty and history drove Staff Sgt. Dan Mayer of the RCMP to stand guard at the National War Memorial on Sunday.

CALGARY – Justin Trudeau is no longer alone in Stephen Harper's crosshairs.

EDMONTON – Nearly a decade's worth of data and observation from an environmental group suggests Alberta's fragile backcountry is being damaged by unsustainable off-highway vehicle use.

OTTAWA - The first fixed-date election in Canadian history is just around the corner, but some observers are raising concerns about overspending because of a law they say is flawed. When the Conservatives introduced a fixed election date nine years ago, political financing rules were not adjusted accordingly, says Elections Canada boss Marc Mayrand. "We...

KELOWNA - Crews working on the Huckleberry wildfire over night took advantage of calm winds and cooler temperatures to stay ahead of the Huckleberry wildfire in Joe Rich keeping it entirely contained, officials say. The fire has not grown since it started Friday, July 3, according a 8 a.m. release by the emergency operations centre....

ATHENS, Greece – With the crucial austerity referendum a day away, Greeks contemplated Saturday how their vote will shape their future and the impact a "yes" or "no" will have on the country's youth.

TORONTO – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a popular roast beef brand sold across the country is being recalled over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

CALGARY – Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he will not respond in kind to a Conservative party ad campaign that attacks his foreign policies and warns that "he's just not ready."

The Evacuation Order for the Joe Rich Grassfire has been partially lifted for 114 properties effective 8 p.m. tonight. The 28 properties remaining on Evacuation Order cannot return home and include: 1733 Huckleberry Road 1735 Huckleberry Road 1736 Huckleberry Road 1737 Huckleberry Road 1842 Huckleberry Road 1843 Huckleberry Road 1848 Huckleberry Road 1876 Huckleberry Road...

PORT HARDY, B.C. - Dozens of wildfires burning across British Columbia are forcing residents from their homes, with one small Vancouver Island district declaring a state of emergency. Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood said a state of emergency was issued on Saturday morning after an 16-hectare fire caused the evacuation of about 100 residences. "We're...

MONTREAL LAKE, Sask. – Wind-whipped wildfires engulfed a northern Saskatchewan community Friday and burned at least two homes to the ground.

KELOWNA - The Huckleberry fire is now 50 per cent contained but residents under evacuation order are still not allowed to return home. The area still has visible hot spots and shows the fire clearly started just off the highway yesterday, July 3. Public information officer Bruce Smith said at a press conference today it was...

CANOE – A suspect in an armed robbery of a gas station was shot and…

KELOWNA - Highway 33 is once again open to single-land alternating traffic through the wildfire area in Joe Rich. The Emergency Operation Centre made the call along with the Ministry of Transportation. Speed limits may be reduced and emergency vehicles are in the area. You can also check drivebc.ca for more information. RCMP and traffic...

HALIFAX – A growing number of Canadians are ditching their traditional television subscriptions, according to a new CBC research report.