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Germany's Paul and Norway's Ventura part of international leaderboard in Mexico Open
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) - Six of the seven PGA Tour events this year had international winners, and the Mexico Open kept up with trend Thursday when Jeremy Paul of Germany, Kris Ventura of Norway and Ha...
Feb 20, 2025

Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey misses 4 Nations final with illness
BOSTON - Canadian defenceman Josh Morrissey missed the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States due to an illness Thursday. The blueliner was replaced in the lineup by Thomas Harley. Morriss...
Feb 20, 2025

Police release names of victims in Abbotsford, B.C. double homicide
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police have released the names of the two victims in an Abbotsford, B.C., double homicide in January. A statement from the province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says pol...
Feb 20, 2025

ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source says
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision sai...
Feb 20, 2025

Jennifer Jones back at Scotties Tournament of Hearts to coach Rachel Homan's team
THUNDER BAY - Jennifer Jones was back in familiar territory and colours in a new role Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The six-time Canadian women's curling champion and all-time leader ...
Feb 20, 2025

Canadian women set for start of qualifying road for FIFA U-20 World Cup
The Canadian under-20 women's soccer team plays Dominica on Friday in a CONCACAF qualifier in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the first step on a journey that hopefully leads to next year's FIFA U-20 World C...
Feb 20, 2025

Judge won't immediately block Trump administration’s abrupt halt to Catholic refugee funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday refused to block the Trump administration's abrupt halt to funding of the nation's largest private refugee resettlement program in a setback to the U.S. C...
Feb 20, 2025

Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training
DUNEDIN - Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in th...
Feb 20, 2025

B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries
British Columbia is launching a task force focused on growing the agriculture and food processing industries after years of struggle due to climate, labour concerns and now the threat of tariffs from ...
Feb 20, 2025

Two drivers accused of hitting same pedestrian then leaving B.C. crash site
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., say charges have been approved against two drivers who are accused of leaving the scene after allegedly running over the same pedestrian. Police say a lo...
Feb 20, 2025