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Mollie O’Callaghan sets a world record at the swimming worlds and overcomes injury
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) - Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan picked up a knee injury about five weeks ago, described as anything from a dislocation to a simple tweak. She said it slowed her some in pra...
Jul 26, 2023
VIDEO: 'Activity leads to positive mental health:' Whitecaps bring soccer camps to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Kids from BGC Central Vancouver Island were treated to a free soccer camp this week, courtesy of the Vancouver Whitecaps.A community soccer session was held at Bayview Elementary on the afte...
Jul 26, 2023
Merrifield and Jansen go deep to help Blue Jays rout Dodgers 8-1, take 2 of 3 from LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer, Danny Jansen also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday, taking two of three from the NL West ...
Jul 26, 2023
Province to launch vandalism relief rebates for small businesses
NANAIMO - A $10.5 million fund is aimed at helping small business operators absorb costs associated with vandalism, as well as help pay for preventative measures like security cameras.The program will...
Jul 26, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Former senator, MP, journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88
VANCOUVER - Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism has died at the age of 88. Her niece, Jill Carney, confirmed in a statement that the former MP and senator pas...
Jul 26, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Former senator, MP, journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88
VANCOUVER - Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism has died at the age of 88. Her niece, Jill Carney, confirmed in a statement that the former MP and senator pas...
Jul 26, 2023
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approves $23B First Nations child welfare settlement
OTTAWA - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a $23.4-billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by the federal government's underfunding of child we...
Jul 26, 2023
Highway crash in Ladysmith leads to critical injuries
LADYSMITH - A two vehicle crash along the highway has caused significant injuries to two people. BC RCMP confirmed the Trans Canada Hwy. crash just south of First Ave. during the noon hour on Wednesda...
Jul 26, 2023
Veteran DL Shawn Lemon excited to join Alouettes as journey through CFL continues
MONTREAL - New Montreal Alouettes signing Shawn Lemon is one team away from being a member of every CFL franchise, and he says he's fine with it staying that way for a while. The 34-year-old defensive...
Jul 26, 2023
Flames sign first-round draft pick Samuel Honzek to entry-level contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed 2023 first-round pick Samuel Honzek to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal announced Wednesday carries an average annual value of US$950,000 at the NH...
Jul 26, 2023