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Trump says Iran and Israel to have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" to be phased in over 24 hours. The U.S. president said on Trut...
Jun 23, 2025
Assistant GM Tolzman likes ninth overall pick for Raptors in Wednesday's NBA Draft
TORONTO - The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most talented in years. But for Dan Tolzman, assistant general manager of the Toronto Raptors, there's potential in every draft. Tolzma...
Jun 23, 2025
Man arrested for allegedly running police blockade in B.C.
A man accused of crashing into a police car while trying to evade a blockade on Vancouver Island now faces several charges. West Shore RCMP say the crash happened at around midnight Sunday when a patr...
Jun 23, 2025
Argonauts sign six-foot-five, 350-pound defensive lineman J-Min Pelley
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian defensive lineman J-Min Pelley, the CFL club announced Monday. The six-foot-five, 350-pound player from Calgary had six defensive tackles in 11 gam...
Jun 23, 2025
Former Montreal Alouettes player, coach Chandler Jones dead at 33
MONTREAL - Chandler Jones, a former Montreal Alouettes player and coach, has died at age 33. The Alouettes confirmed Jones's death in a release Monday. A cause of death was not provided, but the relea...
Jun 23, 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA crown could spark Canada basketball’s next boom
Like many Canadians, Michael Bartlett watched Game 7 of the NBA Finals with bated breath. But as Canada Basketball's president and CEO, he had a unique rooting interest, with players on both teams. Ha...
Jun 23, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump to restart swift deportation of migrants away from their home countries
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to restart swift removals of migrants to countries other than their homelands on Monday, lifting for now a court order requiring th...
Jun 23, 2025
Cool weather, rain expected to aid B.C. fire fight but drought persists in northeast
The BC Wildfire Service says cool and rainy weather that has helped temper fire activity is expected to continue this week, though drought conditions will persist in the northeast. It says that means ...
Jun 23, 2025
Lola Beans looking for some friendly company
NANAIMO -Lola Beans is a one year and 10-month-old Domestic short-haired cat who is eager to find her forever family.Lola Beans is a bit shy at first, but it doesn't take long for her to warm up to yo...
Jun 23, 2025
Canadian men look to down El Salvador and win their group at CONCACAF Gold Cup
HOUSTON - In the wake of the disappointing 1-1 draw with Curaao, Canada has left itself some work to do in the final Group B game against El Salvador on Tuesday at the Gold Cup. A win over No. 90 Cura...
Jun 23, 2025