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Czechia scores late to eliminate Canada from world juniors
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in third period as Czechia survived a blown 2-0 lead to defeat Canada 3-2 and advance to the semifinals at t...
Jan 2, 2024
Djokovic and his sore right wrist help Serbia reach United Cup quarters
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic endured a wrist injury to lead Serbia into a United Cup mixed teams quarterfinal showdown against host Australia. The world No. 1 was troubled by his right wrist...
Jan 2, 2024
Nanaimo based food bank sees sharp rise in users over Christmas holidays
NANAIMO - As expected, demand increased substantially this time around for the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank annual Christmas hamper program.Peter Sinclair, executive director of the valued Na...
Jan 2, 2024
Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli official says Israel will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa with the world court. Eylon Levy, an official in the Israeli prim...
Jan 2, 2024
Plane catches fire on runway at Japan's Haneda airport, passengers reportedly safe
TOKYO (AP) - A plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday, with news reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. NHK TV reported that all occupants, believed ...
Jan 2, 2024
In the news today: CEO pay broke new records in 2022: report
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs broke new compensation records in 2022: report T...
Jan 2, 2024
Amid push for foreign registry, many say other measures needed to fight interference
OTTAWA - For more than a year, Canada has been mulling the creation of a foreign agent registry to fight interference in the country's democratic processes. The Liberal government and even some firm s...
Jan 2, 2024
NBA roundup: Pistons' joy short-lived as they get blown out by Rockets 136-113
HOUSTON (AP) - Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets, who got 26 points and nine assist...
Jan 1, 2024
Powerful earthquakes leave at least 30 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast
WAJIMA, Japan (AP) - A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 30 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tues...
Jan 1, 2024
New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121 in New Year's Day roller-coaster ride
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored 36 points as the new-look Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday in the Toronto debuts of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Barrett finished with 19 ...
Jan 1, 2024