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Toxic drug deaths continue downward trend in Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Instances of deaths related to drug toxicity are dropping across the region from their record highs.New data from the BC Coroners Service published Thursday, July 31, show 32 people have los...
Jul 31, 2025
Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht's show, citing protests
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley says it will not issue a permit for a concert by Sean Feucht, becoming the latest Canadian cancellation for the American Christi...
Jul 31, 2025
'Getting out of control,' vigil held in B.C. to remember women who died in July
VANCOUVER - A small group gathered outside Vancouver's art gallery Thursday to remember several women who died recently in B.C. and call for changes within the justice system to prevent more such deat...
Jul 31, 2025
Michelsen ousts third-seeded Musetti at National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men's singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Michelsen, the tournament's 26th se...
Jul 31, 2025
CFL fines Saskatchewan's Campbell for hit on Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo
TORONTO - The CFL has fined Saskatchewan defensive back Tevaughn Campbell for a high hit on Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo. Campbell smashed into a sliding Fajardo early in the fourth quarter ...
Jul 31, 2025
Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade with the Twins, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge - and familiar - boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday's trade deadline...
Jul 31, 2025
Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade with the Twins, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge - and familiar - boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday's trade deadline...
Jul 31, 2025
Troy Ryan confirmed to return to Canadian women's hockey team's Olympic bench
CALGARY - Troy Ryan has been tasked with coaching the Canadian women's hockey team to another Olympic gold medal in 2026 in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Ryan was behind the bench in Beijing in 2022 when the ...
Jul 31, 2025
Toxic drug deaths in B.C. down in May, June, coroner says
VICTORIA - The number of deaths due to toxic drugs fell to below 150 people per month for May and June in British Columbia, a downward trend from the same months last year. The BC Coroners Service say...
Jul 31, 2025
A teacher has been charged in the stabbing deaths of a couple in an Arkansas state park
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas police have charged a 28-year-old schoolteacher in the stabbing deaths of a married couple who were killed when they were hiking with two of their children at Devil's...
Jul 31, 2025