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Business software firm Open Text acquires Irish company KineMatik

Business software firm Open Text acquires Irish company KineMatik

TORONTO — Business software company Open Text Corp. has acquired Ireland-based KineMatik, which specializes in business process and project management.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, driver 'involved' with police before crash: police

Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, driver 'involved' with police before crash: police

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in Mississauga, Ont., say a cyclist was killed in an early morning hit-and-run with a driver who they say was "involved" with officers before the crash.
In the news today: Wildfires in B.C. and NWT, Yellowknife still under threat

In the news today: Wildfires in B.C. and NWT, Yellowknife still under threat

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Rain, lightning expected in B.C.
Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire

Firefighter attends citizenship ceremony while on front lines of B.C. wildfire

POPKUM, B.C. — When Walter Roos was planning for the ceremony over Zoom where he would become a Canadian citizen, he expected to attend in business attire while at home in Popkum, B.C., east of Chilliwack.
Children flee in time as B.C. wildfire destroys summer camp on Okanagan Lake

Children flee in time as B.C. wildfire destroys summer camp on Okanagan Lake

A children's summer camp located on Okanagan Lake in British Columbia's Interior has been destroyed by the McDougall Creek wildfire.
Wildfire smoke can damage the brain long after flames are extinguished, research says

Wildfire smoke can damage the brain long after flames are extinguished, research says

Several researchers have started looking into how fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can enter the body and travel to the brain.
Back-to-school shoppers expected to head back to stores but pull back on spending

Back-to-school shoppers expected to head back to stores but pull back on spending

TORONTO — The stationery aisles are expected to be busier this year as parents and students return to in-store shopping when stocking up on back-to-school essentials, though their baskets may be a little less full.
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia

Wildfires raging throughout British Columbia have destroyed structures and forced more than 27,000 people from their homes. The province remains in a state of emergency as crews battle the more than 375 active blazes.
Crews continue battling N.W.T. wildfires, blaze remains 15 km from Yellowknife

Crews continue battling N.W.T. wildfires, blaze remains 15 km from Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — Crews continued Tuesday to battle wildfires that have forced seven out of every 10 Northwest Territories residents from their homes — or about 30,000 people.
Most B.C. wildfire travel restrictions to end at midnight as damage tallies rise

Most B.C. wildfire travel restrictions to end at midnight as damage tallies rise

A travel ban intended to free up accommodations in parts of British Columbia hardest-hit by raging wildfires will largely lift by day's end, provincial officials said Tuesday as those in affected communities began getting a clearer sense of the damag