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Man wanted in Nanaimo after allegations of animal abuse
NANAIMO - Police in Nanaimo are trying to locate and identify a man allegedly seen abusing a small dog.Mounties report just before noon on Wednesday, Feb. 12, a man was seen walking along Aulds Rd., w...
Feb 17, 2025
Montreal police investigating after antisemitic symbol spray-painted on synagogue
MONTREAL - Montreal police have opened an investigation after an antisemitic symbol was spray-painted on a synagogue over the weekend. Rabbi Lisa Grushcow said in a video published to Facebook that a ...
Feb 17, 2025
Skrlik bests Sturmay 6-5 in battle of Alberta teams at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Kayla Skrlik defeated Selena Sturmay 6-5 in a key matchup of Alberta-based rinks on Monday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Down 4-3 entering the ninth end, Skrlik (3-1) score...
Feb 17, 2025
Vladdy Watch: Blue Jays slugger Guerrero Jr.'s deadline for extension approaching
DUNEDIN - Bo Bichette and George Springer sat in a corner of the Blue Jays' locker room on Monday, catching up on things as they prepared for morning workouts at the team's player development complex....
Feb 17, 2025
AFC Toronto signs Canadian forward Mya Jones on loan from NWSL's San Diego Wave
TORONTO - AFC Toronto has added former Canadian youth international forward Mya Jones on a season-long loan from the NWSL's San Diego Wave. The 23-year-old from Calgary scored two goals for San Diego ...
Feb 17, 2025
Israeli official says forces will remain in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday's pullout deadline
JERUSALEM (AP) - An Israeli official says forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon near the border after Tuesday's deadline for their full withdrawal. The official spoke Mond...
Feb 17, 2025
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection
ROME (AP) - The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection is presenting a "complex clinical picture" that will require further hospitalization. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni ...
Feb 17, 2025
Freeland’s housing plan ties immigration to supply, cuts development charges
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland's plan to fix the housing shortage would tie the number of new immigrants to housing availability. The former finance minister makes the promise i...
Feb 17, 2025
Top Russian officials will hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
MOSCOW (AP) - Top Russian officials will hold talks with U.S. counterparts on restoring ties, Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, ...
Feb 17, 2025
Trump in the drivers' seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session
VICTORIA - When British Columbia's Legislature opens for the first time in nine months tomorrow, the driving force behind the province's politics and the government's upended agenda will be thousands ...
Feb 17, 2025