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BoC to announce interest rate decision this morning, expected to hold rate at 5%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning. It's widely expected to maintain its key interest rate at five per cent, but economists will be watching for any...
Apr 10, 2024

Time ticks down for stranded orca calf as rescue efforts ramp up, but no set date
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - The British Columbia First Nation at the centre of a complex attempt to rescue a young killer whale stranded in a tidal lagoon near the Vancouver Island village of Zeballos says it is...
Apr 10, 2024

Time ticks down for stranded orca calf as rescue efforts ramp up, but no set date
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - The British Columbia First Nation at the centre of a complex attempt to rescue a young killer whale stranded in a tidal lagoon near the Vancouver Island village of Zeballos says it is...
Apr 10, 2024

Clippers pick up character 5-3 win in Game 3 win over Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers got their first lead of their series with Victoria then they pushed for their first win.Nanaimo won 5-3 and trail their best of seven with the Grizzlies 2-1.Joel Plante had a bi...
Apr 9, 2024

Hong Kong building fire kills at least 5 people and injures 11
HONG KONG (AP) - A fire at a building in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning killed at least five people and left another 11 injured. Police said they were still receiving calls from people inside the buildi...
Apr 9, 2024

Connor scores in OT, Jets trip playoff-bound Predators 4-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kyle Connor scored at 1:52 of overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Mark Scheifele had a goal and two assists, Gabriel...
Apr 9, 2024

Stranded B.C. calf's calls 'make you almost weep,' says Ehattesaht First Nation
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A Vancouver Island First Nation that has adopted a young killer whale as its newest family member says concern rises about its ordeal with each day that passes, but strong hope for a ...
Apr 9, 2024

Stolarz helps Panthers blank Senators 2-0
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Anthony Stolarz stopped 24 shots and had an assist, Anton Lundell and Nick Cousins scored, and the Florida Panthers shut out the Ottawa Senators for the third time this season wit...
Apr 9, 2024

Stranded B.C. calf's calls 'make you almost weep,' says Ehattesaht First Nation
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A Vancouver Island First Nation that has adopted a young killer whale as its newest family member says concern rises about its ordeal with each day that passes, but strong hope for a ...
Apr 9, 2024

Bichette homers, Bassitt makes quality start as Blue Jays top Mariners 5-3
TORONTO - Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and Chris Bassitt threw 6 2/3 solid innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Bichette went deep o...
Apr 9, 2024