Author Archives:
Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK (AP) - Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-...
Apr 23, 2024
Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation
Canada will host Mexico in a pair of women's international soccer friendlies in June. The ninth-ranked Canadians will play the 31st-ranked Mexicans on June 1 in Montreal and June 4 in Toronto in the s...
Apr 23, 2024
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moore...
Apr 23, 2024
Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday's primary electi...
Apr 23, 2024
Nanaimo named in new group of communities for provincial housing targets
NANAIMO - More houses are on the way for Nanaimo within the next five years.As part of the Housing Supply Act, the B.C. government has identified the next 20 priority municipalities they will work wit...
Apr 23, 2024
Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say
SEATTLE (AP) - A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old ...
Apr 23, 2024
Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4
When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, she could...
Apr 23, 2024
Saskatchewan MP won't run again, cites Tory decision to disallow open nomination race
OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament says he isn't seeking re-election because his party is not allowing an open nomination in a new riding. Gary Vidal cites the party's response to changing e...
Apr 23, 2024
B.C. government to set out housing targets for 20 more communities
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has named another 20 cities and towns as priority communities for housing targets over the next five years. The government says in a statement the communitie...
Apr 23, 2024
West Fraser Timber earns US$35 million in first quarter, up from loss last year
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$35 million in its first quarter, up from a loss of US$42 million a year earlier. Earnings per diluted share were 42 cents US, compared with a loss ...
Apr 23, 2024