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UBC researchers discover possible new pod of orcas seen hunting sperm whales
NANAIMO - A possible discovery of a new population of killer whales off the west coast of the United States is exciting researchers from the University of British Columbia.At least 49 of the new whale...
Mar 16, 2024
Victoria-based Pacific FC to play exhibition soccer match in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Pacific FC will bring their brand of Canadian Premier League soccer to the Harbour City.The team will host Vancouver FC in a free exhibition match on Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Q'unq...
Mar 16, 2024
Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation
TORONTO - When Dr. Siobhan Deshauer makes online videos, her primary goal is to demystify medicine. Her secondary goal? "I call it 'smuggling in education,'" said the physician and YouTuber, who boast...
Mar 16, 2024
India announces multi-phase general elections starting April 19 with results expected on June 4
NEW DELHI (AP) - India on Saturday announced its general elections will start on April 19 and results are expected on June 4. The voting will stretch over six weeks and seven phases, with different st...
Mar 16, 2024
Fast start by Chiefs sinks Clippers in 5-2 loss at Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers got into an early hole against Chilliwack that was just too big to crawl out of.In a 5-2 road loss the Chiefs Jack Sparkes, Caleb Elfering and Matt Argentina scored goals in ...
Mar 15, 2024
NHL roundup: Jets, Kings post shutouts in one-sided wins
WINNIPEG, Man. (AP) - Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals since being traded to Winnipeg and Laurent Brossoit stopped 21 shots for his second shutout of the season for the Jets in a 6-0 win over ...
Mar 15, 2024
Toffoli, Brossoit help Jets soar past struggling Ducks 6-0
WINNIPEG - Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals since being traded to the Winnipeg Jets and Laurent Brossoit made 21 saves for his second shutout of the season in a 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Du...
Mar 15, 2024
Paolo Banchero leads red-hot Orlando Magic past undermanned Toronto Raptors 113-103
TORONTO - Paolo Banchero flirted with a triple-double as the Orlando Magic routed the undermanned Toronto Raptors 113-103 on Friday. Banchero finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists a...
Mar 15, 2024
Toronto police make arrest as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Trudeau event
Toronto police made an arrest on Friday as a large crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied outside a downtown hotel where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was appearing at a Liberal party fundrais...
Mar 15, 2024
Canada, B.C. legislation would tackle 'toxic' online products: Facebook whistleblower
A woman who blew the whistle about Facebook ignoring potential harms to users of the social media platform says proposed laws by Canada and B.C. have promise to hold tech companies to account for prof...
Mar 15, 2024