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B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States t...
Jul 26, 2025
Bouchard to open final tournament against Arango at National Bank Open in Montreal
MONTREAL - Eugenie Bouchard's final tennis tournament will begin against Colombia's Emiliana Arango at the National Bank Open. Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season...
Jul 26, 2025
Desire to develop local talent driving Nanaimo League1 teams through final weekend
NANAIMO - Despite mixed results on the pitch, year three of the city's League1 soccer franchise is being viewed as a success for showcasing local talent.Both Nanaimo United men's and women's squads tr...
Jul 26, 2025
Montreal's Simone Leathead wins high-diving silver at World Aquatics Championship
SINGAPORE - Montral's Simone Leathead captured silver in the high diving competition at the World Aquatics Championships on Saturday. The 22-year-old diver amassed a total of 314.50 points over six di...
Jul 26, 2025
Norris takes pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) - Lando Norris took pole position Saturday for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race earlier in the day. Norris set the fastest time e...
Jul 26, 2025
Norris takes pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) - Lando Norris took pole position Saturday for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race earlier in the day. Norris set the fastest time e...
Jul 26, 2025
Pogačar closes in on 4th Tour de France title, Groves wins penultimate stage
PONTARLIER, France (AP) - Tadej Pogaar closed in on a fourth Tour de France title after safely finishing Saturday's penultimate stage and maintaining his big lead over arch-rival Jonas Vingegaard. Aus...
Jul 26, 2025
Celebrations planned for Errington Volunteer Fire Department's 60th anniversary
ERRINGTON - A dedicated volunteer fire department is celebrating 60 years in operation with a family-friendly community event.The Errington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 60 anniversary cele...
Jul 26, 2025
Last-gasp try gives the British and Irish Lions a 29-26 win over the Wallabies to clinch test series
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A contentious try in the last minute by Hugo Keenan capped an extraordinary comeback win for the British and Irish Lions over the Wallabies in the second test on Saturday, ...
Jul 26, 2025
Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18
REGINA - Trevor Harris threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders retained first place in the CFL's West Division with a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. The...
Jul 25, 2025