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31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 31 people were killed and over 170 were wounded Sunday as large crowds were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, health officials and witnesses said. Witne...
Jun 01, 2025
Sombre start to Filipino Heritage Month in B.C. as festival attack's shadow lingers
British Columbia is marking the start of this year's Filipino Heritage Month with a sombre tribute to the victims of April's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Premier David Eby issu...
Jun 01, 2025
Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended
The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze. The Peace River Regional Dis...
Jun 01, 2025
Veteran running back Carey among Toronto Argonauts final cuts
TORONTO - He was a big part of the Toronto Argonauts' Grey Cup championship last season. but Ka'Deem Carey won't help them defend it. The veteran running back was among Toronto's final cuts released S...
Jun 01, 2025
British rider Simon Yates wins elusive Giro d'Italia title, Canada's Gee finishes fourth
ROME (AP) - British rider Simon Yates cruised to overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday - finally winning the race that had eluded him so often. After attacking on the gravel-road climb to tak...
Jun 01, 2025
B.C. ostrich farm facing cull ponders moving birds to U.S. as 'last resort'
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family that operates a British Columbia ostrich farm facing a federal cull says it may look into the process of moving the birds to the United States as a "las...
Jun 01, 2025
British rider Simon Yates wins elusive Giro d'Italia title
ROME (AP) - British rider Simon Yates cruised to overall victory in the Giro d'Italia on Sunday - finally winning the race that had eluded him so often. After attacking on the gravel-road climb to tak...
Jun 01, 2025
Blue Jays put OF Varsho on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain, activate RHP Swanson
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring, one day after the 2024 Gold Glove winner left a game against ...
Jun 01, 2025
Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club hosting marathon matches to help feed hungry kids
NANAIMO - An extended lawn bowling tournament is taking place this weekend, all to help support a local school lunch program.The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) is hosting the 12 Hour Lawn Bowling Ma...
Jun 01, 2025
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for talks with Russia on Monday
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for a new round of direct peace talks with Russia on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, even as Russia pounded Ukraine with a m...
Jun 01, 2025