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Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted in the "afternoon for t...
Dec 23, 2024
Friendly little Anchovy looking for a Christmas home
NANAIMO - Meet Anchovy, a four-month-old Domestic Short-hair kitty looking for a place to call home for the holidays.Anchovy is an incredibly friendly and snuggly little guy and always has the energy ...
Dec 23, 2024
Jack Hughes scores twice, Markstrom posts second straight shutout as Devils beat Rangers, 5-0
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jack Hughes had his second two-goal game of the season against the New York Rangers and Jacob Markstrom had his second straight 12-save shutout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5...
Dec 23, 2024
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk
BURNABY, B.C. - A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard. IL...
Dec 23, 2024
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk
BURNABY, B.C. - A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard. IL...
Dec 23, 2024
Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
A man is facing murder charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police said Monday. The suspect,...
Dec 23, 2024
B.C. man charged over tractor crash with police during 2023 anti-SOGI protest
SURREY, B.C. - Mounties say a Chilliwack, B.C., man has been charged with three criminal offences after a crash between a tractor and BC Highway Patrol vehicle during a 2023 protest. They say the 54-y...
Dec 23, 2024
CN Rail cleans up after derailment plunges cars carrying grain into Fraser River
VANCOUVER - A derailment has sent rail cars carrying grain plunging into the Fraser River, and CN Rail says it's working to restore the tracks near Boston Bar, B.C. It says the incident involving abou...
Dec 23, 2024
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian offensive lineman Lawrence to extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian centre Justin Lawrence to a one-year contract extension Monday. Lawrence is now under contract with the CFL club through the 2026 season. The six-foot...
Dec 23, 2024
Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race
MONTREAL - An entrepreneur who sued the City of Montreal for not considering his bid to organize a 2017 electric car race has failed in his effort to obtain more than $3 million in compensation. A jud...
Dec 23, 2024