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568 people survived after an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire at sea, killing 3
MANADO, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesian rescuers evacuating people from a passenger ferry that caught fire at sea said Monday more than 560 were rescued and three died. The KM Barcelona 5 caught fire arou...
Jul 20, 2025

No Time earns Hall of Fame trainer Casse record-tying fifth Woodbine Oaks victory
TORONTO - No Time earned trainer Mark Casse a record-tying fifth win in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on Sunday afternoon. Standing fourth at the three-quarter mile mark, No Time, with John Velazquez abo...
Jul 20, 2025

Drying trend forecast to return after rain, cooler weather in parts of B.C.
British Columbia's wildfire service says much of the province is experiencing "unsettled" weather conditions, with rain in some areas that have been hot spots for fire this season, but a drying patter...
Jul 20, 2025

Scottie Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for his 2nd major title this year
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The enormous yellow scoreboard above the 18th green at Royal Portrush perfectly illustrated the state of golf these days. Scottie Scheffler's name was at the top. No ...
Jul 20, 2025

Scottie Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for his 2nd major title this year
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The enormous yellow scoreboard above the 18th green at Royal Portrush perfectly illustrated the state of golf these days. Scottie Scheffler's name was at the top. No ...
Jul 20, 2025

'He's there': Barger continues to make his mark as Blue Jays keep winning
TORONTO - Addison Barger has played a big part in the Toronto Blue Jays' rise to the top of the American League East division this season. The 25-year-old utilityman continued his breakout season on S...
Jul 20, 2025

Blue Jays sweep three-game series against Giants with 8-6 victory
TORONTO - Bo Bichette had two doubles and two RBIs, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Addison Barger each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays swept the San Francisco Giants with an 8-6 victory ...
Jul 20, 2025

Pato O'Ward wins Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto for ninth career IndyCar win
TORONTO - Pato O'Ward has won the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. It's the seven-year IndyCar Series veteran's first win on the course around Toronto's Exhibition Place. Rinus Veekay finished seco...
Jul 20, 2025

Schedule locked in for 2025/26 Nanaimo Clippers season
NANAIMO - The full 2025/26 regular season schedule for the Nanaimo Clippers is confirmed.The first of 26 home dates at Frank Crane Arena will also open the team's season on Sept. 19 as the Clippers ho...
Jul 20, 2025

Canada just falls short of bronze against Spain at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
BRNO - Somtochukwu-Blessed Okafor hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:17 left as Spain spoiled Canada's effort to repeat as a bronze medallist with a 70-68 win at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketbal...
Jul 20, 2025