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Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95

Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

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Uncontrolled wildfires keep Alberta on edge as thousands remain displaced
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May 5, 2025

Uncontrolled wildfires keep Alberta on edge as thousands remain displaced

Even as firefighters get relief from extreme heat and harsh winds,…

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Squamish, B.C., declares state of emergency due to wildfire
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May 5, 2025

Squamish, B.C., declares state of emergency due to wildfire

The District of Squamish, about 45 kilometres north of Vancouver, has…

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Structures lost in Kiskatinaw River blaze, officials say, as wildfire threat increases in northeast B.C.
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May 5, 2025

Structures lost in Kiskatinaw River blaze, officials say, as wildfire threat increases in northeast B.C.

A rapidly growing wildfire that forced the evacuation of the…

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B.C. wildfire fighters experience slight reprieve, but more wind on horizon
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May 5, 2025

B.C. wildfire fighters experience slight reprieve, but more wind on horizon

The B.C. Wildfire Service said that firefighters experienced a slight…

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'Volatile' wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to be whipped up by wind this weekend
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May 5, 2025

‘Volatile’ wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to be whipped up by wind this weekend

THE LATEST Evacuation orders are in place in areas near…

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Officials expect 'significant wildfire growth' at blaze on B.C.-Alta. border
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May 5, 2025

Officials expect ‘significant wildfire growth’ at blaze on B.C.-Alta. border

Officials in British Columbia are warning of dangerous conditions for a…

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Here's how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health
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May 5, 2025

Here’s how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health

As communities battle out-of-control fires in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba,…

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Potential for further growth for wildfire in northeast B.C., officials say
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May 5, 2025

Potential for further growth for wildfire in northeast B.C., officials say

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says that the Kiskatinaw River wildfire…

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Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie
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May 5, 2025

Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie

Wildfire evacuees from two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are…

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