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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moore...
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Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall, as Tuesday's primary electi...
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Nanaimo named in new group of communities for provincial housing targets
NANAIMO - More houses are on the way for Nanaimo within the next five years.As part of the Housing Supply Act, the B.C. government has identified the next 20 priority municipalities they will work wit...
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Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say
SEATTLE (AP) - A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday. His 1-year-old ...
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Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4
When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, she could...
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Saskatchewan MP won't run again, cites Tory decision to disallow open nomination race
OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament says he isn't seeking re-election because his party is not allowing an open nomination in a new riding. Gary Vidal cites the party's response to changing e...
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B.C. government to set out housing targets for 20 more communities
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has named another 20 cities and towns as priority communities for housing targets over the next five years. The government says in a statement the communitie...
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West Fraser Timber earns US$35 million in first quarter, up from loss last year
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$35 million in its first quarter, up from a loss of US$42 million a year earlier. Earnings per diluted share were 42 cents US, compared with a loss ...
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Vulnerable man blasted with bear spray in quiet Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - A man with diversabilities is afraid of going for walks alone after being victimized by an apparent unprovoked, senseless attack. On Thursday, April 18 just before 8:30 p.m., the 54-year-old...
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Douglas DC-4 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said. There were two people on board, the Federal Aviation Adm...
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