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'Seems to be no end:' Nanaimo professor honoured for history-preserving project
NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island University professor hopes provincial recognition for his work will help a passion project honouring the past continues thriving. VIU history professor Dr. Stephen Davies ...
Jun 04, 2025
Draisaitl looks back at journey with Oilers' core as Edmonton looks to capture Cup
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl has experienced plenty of good moments with the Oilers. The big centre selected No. 3 overall at the 2014 NHL draft owns a Hart Trophy as league MVP, has filled the net acros...
Jun 04, 2025
Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial event surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he's surprised by criticism of plans for a large memorial event this month to honour victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack, which a Filipino advocacy group ...
Jun 04, 2025
Syria will give inspectors immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, UN watchdog tells AP
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria's new government has agreed to give inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately, the agency's head told The A...
Jun 04, 2025
Edmonton Elks sign second-year linebacker Nick Anderson to one-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a one-year extension Wednesday. The deal keeps Anderson with the CFL club through next season. The five-foot-11, 242-pound Ande...
Jun 04, 2025
Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Wednesday sought to block a Texas law that for decades has given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition ...
Jun 04, 2025
Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Maso...
Jun 04, 2025
Argos head coach Dinwiddie says veteran Arbuckle will draw start versus Alouettes
TORONTO - Veteran Nick Arbuckle will be the Toronto Argonauts' opening-day starter. Toronto head coach Ryan Dinwiddie said Arbuckle will be under centre Friday night when the Argos visit the Montreal ...
Jun 04, 2025
Canada's Promise David scoring goals and attracting attention with Belgian champions
Soccer has already taken Promise David to Croatia, the United States, Malta, Estonia and Belgium. And the 23-year-old forward from Brampton, Ont., could be on the move again during the summer transfer...
Jun 04, 2025
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baselo...
Jun 04, 2025