Author Archives:
Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Spanish GP and increase F1 lead
MONTMEL, Spain (AP) - Max Verstappen doesn't need a dominant car to stay on course for a fourth straight Formula 1 title. The Dutchman proved that on Sunday when he turned in a perfectly executed perf...
Jun 23, 2024
Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns
Correctional Service Canada says the maximum-security prison in Port-Cartier, Que. has been evacuated due to wildfires. The federal agency says the evacuation order was issued Friday and inmates have ...
Jun 23, 2024
Blue Jays rookie infielder Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for doping violation
CLEVELAND - Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez's rookie season is on hold almost as soon as it began. Major League Baseball suspended Martinez for 80 games effective immediately after he tes...
Jun 23, 2024
South Africa ends Canadian rugby sevens men's dream of Olympic qualification
MONACO - South Africa ended the Canadian men's Olympic dream Sunday with a 28-0 win in the semifinal of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage. Fatigue played a part with the depleted Canadians, having lost...
Jun 23, 2024
Nanaimo fire crews watching for wildfires throughout summer months
NANAIMO - While nowhere near as vulnerable as areas of B.C.'s interior, mid-Island fire crews are still actively watching over some moderate-risk areas this summer.Surveys of the city and surrounding ...
Jun 23, 2024
Organizer cancels Montreal Canada Day parade, citing red tape, politics
MONTREAL - The organizer of Montreal's Canada Day parade has cancelled this year's event and says red tape and politics are to blame. Nicholas Cowen issued a news release saying he has faced escalatin...
Jun 23, 2024
'We're really excited:' Picnic in the Plaza taking over Diana Krall area in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Downtown Nanaimo will be buzzing well into the evening hours on Sunday, as it will be the location for the second edition of Picnic in the Plaza.Hosted by the Downtown Nanaimo Business Assoc...
Jun 23, 2024
Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team's home arena during every playoffs game, asking to have their pictures taken with the superfan who's dressed as the...
Jun 23, 2024
Sporting sequins and silver, Mama Stanley becomes an Edmonton celebrity for playoffs
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers fans crowd around Mary Loewen in a plaza outside the team's home arena during every playoffs game, asking to have their pictures taken with the superfan who's dressed as the...
Jun 23, 2024
Eyes pinned to Toronto byelection as safe Liberal seat teeters under Trudeau
Leslie Church seemed to know exactly what was coming as she sat down for an interview in a Toronto park Friday, three days before the byelection that could complete her journey from longtime political...
Jun 23, 2024