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Nationals qualification on the line as VIU Mariners host PACWEST championships
NANAIMO - It's crunch time for the VIU Mariners soccer teams as they look to book a spot at the CCAA soccer national championships.VIU hosts the PACWEST provincial championships at q'unq'inuqwstuxw St...
Oct 28, 2023
Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits
Spooked by the high price of Halloween candy? There's not much relief in sight. For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle. Candy and gum prices a...
Oct 28, 2023
Israeli says it is expanding its ground operation in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military spokesman says Israel is expanding its ground operation in Gaza with infantry and armored vehicles backed by "massive" strikes from the air and sea. Rear Adm. Dan...
Oct 28, 2023
Location, location, location: three former Hells Angels clubhouses heading for sale
VANCOUVER - The three-bedroom East Vancouver home that's about to hit the market includes a brick fireplace and finished basement, along with a private back deck. Not to worry - the Hells Angels death...
Oct 28, 2023
Location, location, location: three former Hells Angels clubhouses heading for sale
VANCOUVER - The three-bedroom East Vancouver home that's about to hit the market includes a brick fireplace and finished basement, along with a private back deck. Not to worry - the Hells Angels death...
Oct 28, 2023
Hundreds attend vigil for victims of shooting rampage in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Hundreds of flickering candles lit up the evening as residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. gathered for a vigil in memory of the victims of Monday's shooting rampage, with the f...
Oct 28, 2023
Iranian teen injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a head scarf has died, state media says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An Iranian teenage girl injured weeks ago in a mysterious incident on Tehran's Metro while not wearing a head scarf has died, Iranian state media reported Saturday. ...
Oct 28, 2023
Hughes scores twice as Canucks defeat Blues for third consecutive win
VANCOUVER - Defenceman Quinn Hughes scored two goals in a game for the second time in his career and Thatcher Demko stopped 22 shots for the shutout as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the St. Louis Blu...
Oct 27, 2023
García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series opener
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adolis Garca hit an opposite-field homer in the 11th inning, after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wi...
Oct 27, 2023
García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series opener
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adolis Garca hit an opposite-field homer in the 11th inning, after Corey Seager's tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wi...
Oct 27, 2023