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Jury deliberations underway in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A jury in Michigan started its deliberations Monday in the trial of four men accused of designing a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The jury picked a leader late Frida...
Apr 04, 2022
VIDEO: 90-year-old Nanaimo gardener takes landscaping to another level
NANAIMO - Maintaining his flawless half acre Nanaimo property offers Leo Katila the gift of being excited to wake up every morning.The 90-year-old's lot is often mistaken for a public park, where a wi...
Apr 04, 2022
US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (AP) - The U.S. government seized a mega yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch with close ties to the Russian president on Monday, the first in the government's sanctions enforc...
Apr 04, 2022
Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics
REGINA - A new survey suggests more Canadians are becoming divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family. The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Ap...
Apr 04, 2022
McDavid, Oilers extend streaks in 6-1 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 13 games, Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th goal of the season, and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth str...
Apr 03, 2022
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek second term
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced she will not seek second term. Lam made the announcement Monday at a news conference. Her successor will be picked in May. The Associated Pre...
Apr 03, 2022
Ex-treasury minister wins Costa Rica's presidency in runoff
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - A former Costa Rican finance minister beat one of the country's former presidents in a presidential runoff election Sunday, according to preliminary results from the vote t...
Apr 03, 2022
Golden Knights edge Canucks 3-2 in overtime, extend win streak to five games
VANCOUVER - Shea Theodore scored 2:05 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights eked out a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and assist, and Alex Pietrang...
Apr 03, 2022
Up to 100 mm of rain and strong winds in the forecast for parts of British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for several parts of British Columbia as winter melts into spring. Environment Canada says up to 100 millimetres of rain is expected in West Vancouv...
Apr 03, 2022
Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn't be tears. The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute...
Apr 03, 2022