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Liegghio hits late field goal to lift Blue Bombers to 19-17 win over Redblacks
WINNIPEG - Marc Liegghio connected on a 25-yard field with six seconds remaining to lift the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 19-17 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks in the season opener for both teams Frid...
Jun 11, 2022

'They're getting the flavours and tastes of the Island:' new market showcasing local first
NANAIMO - Locally made, baked or grown goods will be on display in Nanoose Bay.Island Good, a brand developed by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA), are hosting a market featuring vendors f...
Jun 11, 2022

Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2
BOSTON (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, sending the series back to San F...
Jun 10, 2022

Liegghio hits late field goal to lift Blue Bombers to 19-17 win over Redblacks
WINNIPEG - Marc Liegghio connected on a 25-yard field with six seconds remaining to lift the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 19-17 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks in the season opener for both teams Frid...
Jun 10, 2022

Former Nanaimo environmental planner remembered for substantial contributions
NANAIMO - A longtime City of Nanaimo public servant described as selfless, charismatic and impactful was remembered at a Friday evening ceremony.About 130 people gathered at Woodstream Park in Departu...
Jun 10, 2022

Blue Jays back Berrios with early homers, rout Tigers 10--1
DETROIT (AP) - Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer and Bo Bichette homered during a four-run second inning, Jose Berrios pitched eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Detroit Tige...
Jun 10, 2022

Australia's Stephanie Kyriacou leads ShopRite LPGA Classic
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Australian rookie Stephanie Kyriacou shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. The 21-year-ol...
Jun 10, 2022

AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coach
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to become their next head coach, according to a person fam...
Jun 10, 2022

Aaron Cockerill aims to impress North American golf fans with RBC Canadian Open debut
TORONTO - Aaron Cockerill knows the RBC Canadian Open is an opportunity. It's more than a chance to play elite golf in front of family and friends, it's an opportunity to show North American golf fans...
Jun 10, 2022

Canada dumps Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal at world women's U18 hockey championship
MADISON, Wis. - Canada defeated Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal play Friday at the under-18 women's world hockey championship. Seven different players scored for Canada and Sarah MacEachern had three ass...
Jun 10, 2022