Local·2026-08-14T14:18:46+00:00
Rogers offering free satellite services to all its B.C. customers during wildfire emergency
“Our teams are working around the clock to help keep people connected.” Staffieri says Rogers is the only Canadian carrier with satellite-to-mobile technology, “providing an added layer of connectivity where it’s needed – helping families reach loved ones and first responders. Rogers Communications says it is turning on free satellite services to all its customers in British Columbia to help during the provincewide state of emergency prompted by wildfires. The telecommunications company says its Rogers Satellite services offer connectivity to areas where standard cell coverage is unavailable.
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Local·2026-08-14T21:59:23+00:00
A rare hurricane landfall threat for Hawaii’s Big Island as strengthening Tropical Storm Lala nears
“A lot of the impacts are felt outside of the hurricane.” The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 12 inches (20.3 to 30.5 centimeters) of rainfall totals across Maui and the Big Island, with maximum totals as high. HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said Friday, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong winds that can fuel wildfires.
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Local·2026-08-14T10:00:53+00:00
Mississauga mayor’s race a dead heat between familiar foes: poll
“Affordability is narrowly first at 19 per cent, taxes are at 17 per cent, housing is at 16 per cent, and crime and traffic are both at 13 per cent,” Valentin said. “Then, Crombie led Parrish 38 per cent to 33 per cent, Tedjo was at 12 per cent, and Damerla was at 7 per cent. Last October, crime was the top issue among voters at 29 per cent, but in this latest survey, only 13 per cent list crime as their biggest worry behind affordability (19 per cent), taxes (17 per cent), and housing (16 per cent).
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