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Mateo Restrepo trades one dream for another, leaving pro soccer for med school
At 25, Mateo Restrepo has already achieved one dream by playing pro soccer. Now the HFX Wanderers FC defender is embarking on another, quitting football for medical school. The Toronto native left Mon...
Aug 01, 2022

Canadian gymnast Dolci takes silver in men's floor event at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Canadian gymnast Felix Dolci has picked up his second medal of the Commonwealth Games, taking silver in the men's floor event. Dolci, from Laval, Que., earned a score of 1...
Aug 01, 2022

80 men in South African court on charges of raping 8 women
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - More than 80 men suspected of the gang rapes of eight women and the armed robbery of a video production crew in the South African town of Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, appeare...
Aug 01, 2022

New rescue truck offers more life-saving resources for Parksville Fire Department
PARKSVILLE - A new fire truck for local crews is a substantial upgrade on resources, and allowing the retirement of a 25 year old vehicle.Built in Manitoba, the new Rescue 45 took about 15 months from...
Aug 01, 2022

AP sources: NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games
The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games on Monday for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen...
Aug 01, 2022

AP sources: NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games
The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games on Monday for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen...
Aug 01, 2022

1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa, Turkey's defense ministry said Monday. The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship, Razoni left the port of Od...
Jul 31, 2022

Man charged with aggravated assault after alleged attack on Vancouver police officer
Vancouver police say a man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with an alleged attack Saturday on an officer in the city's Downtown Eastside. Const. Tania Visintin says in a stateme...
Jul 31, 2022

Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march
BANGKOK (AP) - A Japanese video journalist has been detained by security forces in Myanmar while covering a protest against military rule in the country's largest city, pro-democracy activists said Su...
Jul 31, 2022

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline
PHOENIX (AP) - This is always a stressful time of year for Major League Baseball's 30 general managers, who are evaluating talent, juggling financial implications and trying to figure out ways to make...
Jul 31, 2022