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Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League player of the week
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named American League player of the week on Tuesday after hitting .407 with three home runs and seven RBIs over seven games. The 23-year-old s...
Jun 21, 2022
Auditor general says B.C. Mines Ministry has improved 'with minor exceptions'
VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general has found that while the government has made progress on environmental oversight of major mining operations, there are concerns about the cost of cleaning...
Jun 21, 2022
More sun and warmth to finally hit mid Island as summer officially arrives
NANAIMO - It looks like the first week of summer will bring a clear sky and warm weather many Island residents have been waiting for. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the change i...
Jun 21, 2022
Dem senator says agreement on gun violence bill is at hand
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats' lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental b...
Jun 21, 2022
Canada's McIntosh sets junior world record in 200-metre butterfly at swimming worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Summer McIntosh set a world junior record in the 200-metre butterfly while Kylie Masse set herself up for a Canadian-record seventh career medal Tuesday at the world aquatics champ...
Jun 21, 2022
Lifeboat accident in Vancouver's English Bay linked to failed hardware, sling: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board has concluded its report into an accident involving a lifeboat that dropped from a ship moored in Vancouver's English Bay, injuring two crew members. T...
Jun 21, 2022
Gas tax break not currently on table as Liberals battle affordability problems
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is more focused on stabilizing oil prices by increasing supply than it is on trying to cut prices by offering Canadians a tem...
Jun 21, 2022
Kennedy 'disturbed' Hockey Canada didn't require players take part in assault probe
Sheldon Kennedy tuned in as Hockey Canada executives faced question after pointed question. Tom Renney and Scott Smith were getting grilled by parliamentarians in Ottawa about the organization's handl...
Jun 21, 2022
After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft
TORONTO - Settling into his seat on the podium at the Toronto Raptors' pre-draft media availability Tuesday, general manager Bobby Webster couldn't help but open with a quip. "It's not like having the...
Jun 21, 2022
Green interim leader warns far right is wooing Canadians who feel left behind
OTTAWA - The interim leader of the Green Party is warning that the far right in Canada is gaining strength from people who are completely frustrated and feel they no longer lead meaningful lives. Amit...
Jun 21, 2022