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2 killed in mass shooting in Norway; more than a dozen hurt
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Two people were killed and more than a dozen injured early Saturday in a mass shooting in Oslo, Norwegian police said, as the city was gearing up for an annual Pride parade. The sh...
Jun 24, 2022
Hamilton Bulldogs double Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 in Memorial Cup
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Mason McTavish scored twice and had an assist for the Hamilton Bulldogs in a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Memorial Cup on Friday. The Ontario Hockey League champion Bu...
Jun 24, 2022
Hearts in the Air: Lorenzo Insigne gets warm welcome from Toronto FC faithful
TORONTO - Hundreds of pairs of hands came together to form hearts as Toronto FC fans sang and cheered for Lorenzo Insigne. A visibly touched Insigne made the loving gesture right back. Insigne was for...
Jun 24, 2022
Xander Schauffele shoots 63 to take 5-shot lead at Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - Xander Schauffele shot his second straight 7-under 63 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the Travelers Championship. The Olympic champion shot a 31 on the front nine at TPC...
Jun 24, 2022
Ryder Cup redux: Padraig Harrington leads Steve Stricker in U.S. Senior Open
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) - Padraig Harrington and Steve Stricker are going at it again on a big stage, and this time they have more say over the outcome at the U.S. Senior Open. The two Ryder Cup captains ...
Jun 24, 2022
Chun shoots 69 to lead Women's PGA Championship by six strokes
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - In Gee Chun shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to increase her lead to six strokes halfway through the Women's PGA Championship. Chun led by five after the first round, equaling the bigg...
Jun 24, 2022
'What this plan speaks to is optimism:' revamped Commercial St. in downtown Nanaimo envisioned
NANAIMO - It's the amalgamation of multiple different ideas, plans and directions into a singular vision for the city's beleaguered downtown core.City councillors voted on Monday, June 20 to support a...
Jun 24, 2022
Raptors newcomer Christian Koloko took similar path to NBA as new teammate Siakam
It's fitting that one of the first people to reach out to Christian Koloko after he was drafted by Toronto on Thursday was new Raptors teammate Pascal Siakam. The two come from the same town of Douala...
Jun 24, 2022
Several accusers seek roles at Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing
NEW YORK (AP) - Two of four women who testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial that she had a role in their sexual abuse at the hands of financier Jeffrey Epstein may be speaking at her sentencing or ha...
Jun 24, 2022
B.C. IIO clears Nanaimo RCMP after injury during mental health call
NANAIMO - The province's Independent Investigations Office cleared local Mounties of wrongdoing after a woman broke her foot following an interaction with police.A woman, who had been reported missing...
Jun 24, 2022