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Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.

But he's also worried Canada isn't doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood mapping, infrastructure and early warning systems.

"Luckily, there are many ways that we can protect ourselves, but we have to make the effort," said Ness, who is the research director for adaptation at the policy research organization.

The former Miss Universe and NFL all-star are praising God for the healthy arrival of their first child, a daughter. 

Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow shared the announcement of the birth of their daughter on social media this week. 

"We’ve been so excited to share this with you…Meet our daughter, Daphne Reign Tebow," says Demi-Leigh on Instagram. 

Psalm 138:2

"I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame."

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When the Philistines seized David in Gath he said, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You"(Psalm 56:3).

When he fled from Saul into a cave, he cried out to God. "My soul takes refuge in you; and in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by"(Psalm 57:1).

Many, many years ago, Felix of Nola was escaping his enemies, and he, too, took temporary refuge in a cave. He had scarcely entered the opening of the cave before a spider began to weave its web across the small opening.

Wildfires that had receded in northern Manitoba have begun to roar back, forcing a wave of new evacuations and a major hub for people living in the north to declare a state of emergency. 

The province reported 81 active fires on Monday with 16 of those threatening communities, leaving some residents to leave their homes immediately, flee a second time or prepare to leave on a moment's notice. 

Fire is threatening the northern city of Thompson and its 13,000 residents, resulting in officials declaring a local state of emergency effective until Aug. 6. 

A 15-year-old male has died following a dirt bike collision in the RM of Dauphin. 

On July 5, at 9:50 p.m., Dauphin RCMP received a report of a dirt bike collision on Road 114W located southeast of Valley River.

When officers attended to the scene, they found the teen male in medical distress. 

EMS arrived on scene and transported the youth to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

It was later learned through the investigation that the youth had left his home, travelling on the road when his dirt bike collided with a deer. 

A 17-year-old male has been charged with drug-related charges in Crane River First Nation.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on July 5, Ste Rose du Lac RCMP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Road 481, in Crane River First Nation, when they attempted to pull over an unregistered pickup truck. The vehicle did not stop immediately and instead pulled into a driveway.

A 33-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a random assault at The Forks in June.

Shortly after 11 p.m. on June 6, a man who was at The Forks Market was randomly assaulted by another man.

The suspect was arrested on July 6 at 4:20 a.m., near an apartment building in the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue. 

New Life Church in Colorado Springs has let three pastors go recently after the elder board found out about their knowledge of Pastor Robert Morris' illegal involvement with a minor.  

In June 2024, Morris confessed to having an inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old Cindy Clemishire for roughly four years, starting in 1982.

Environment Canada and Manitoba Health have issued a special air quality statement for wide areas of Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality and visibility.

The advisory, issued early Monday morning, includes Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach, and many other communities stretching from southern Manitoba to the north, including Thompson and Flin Flon.

"Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility," the statement reads.