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Old Montreal fire under control, 2 bodies pulled from rubble, 40 people evacuated
MONTREAL - Authorities in Montreal say at least two people were killed in a major fire that ravaged a three-storey building in a historic part of the city and forced dozens of people out of the area. ...
Oct 5, 2024
Former star forward Sebastian Giovinco rejoins Toronto FC in front-office role
TORONTO - The Atomic Ant is back with Toronto FC. Former star striker Sebastian Giovinco, the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 83 goals, has rejoined the MLS club as a special adviser and team...
Oct 5, 2024
Pete Alonso is first big star of the postseason; MLB's playoffs move to the Division Series
Pete Alonso was one of the stars of Major League Baseball's Wild Card Series round, hitting a three-run homer in the ninth inning on Thursday night to lift his New York Mets over the Milwaukee Brewers...
Oct 5, 2024
B.C. campaign trail sees party leaders head to the Okanagan
The leaders of both British Columbia's provincial Conservatives and New Democrats are in the Okanagan campaigning today. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is in Kelowna while NDP Leader David Eby i...
Oct 5, 2024
B.C. campaign trail sees party leaders head to the Okanagan
The leaders of both British Columbia's provincial Conservatives and New Democrats are in the Okanagan campaigning today. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is in Kelowna while NDP Leader David Eby i...
Oct 5, 2024
'Install, test, replace:' smoke alarm safety top of mind for Nanaimo firefighters
NANAIMO - Local firefighters are hoping public education will help reduce their workload and improve safety in the home.Fire Prevention Week is being recognized Sunday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 with the...
Oct 5, 2024
'Oct. 7 changed us': Palestinian Canadians with family in Gaza mark a year of war
Fedaa Nassar says any time she has heard the phone ring in the last year, she becomes overwhelmed with anxiety. "I hate phone calls now," says the 34-year-old lab technician at an Ottawa-area hospital...
Oct 5, 2024
Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules
Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies. Mac...
Oct 5, 2024
Clippers lose hard fought battle 3-2 to Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers battled back and fought to the final whistle in a difficult 3-2 loss to the Grizzlies.After a strong Nanaimo start, and a disallowed goal 20 seconds into the game, Victoria earn...
Oct 4, 2024
B.C. Lions snuff out Calgary Stampeders playoff hopes with 32-15 win
VANCOUVER - The Calgary Stampeders saw their faint playoff dreams extinguished Friday in a 32-15 loss to the B.C. Lions. B.C.'s defence provided an offensive jolt, with Mathieu Betts and T.J. Lee each...
Oct 4, 2024