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Nanaimo Council narrows focus to upgrades at Westwood Lake Park
NANAIMO - A final concept has been chosen to guide substantial upgrades at a popular Nanaimo park, starting with changes expected later this year.City councillors unanimously endorsed phase one enhanc...
Mar 16, 2022
N.L. looks to rename Colonial Building in St. John's as part of reconciliation effort
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is considering renaming the historic Colonial Building in downtown St. John's. A Nov. 17, 2021 information note from the provincial Tourism ...
Mar 16, 2022
'Heartbreaking decisions' had to be made in Canada's response to Ukraine: Trudeau
Canada has had to make "heartbreaking decisions" when confronted with images of bombed hospitals and schools in Ukraine, civilian casualties and the Ukrainian president's passionate plea for a no-fly ...
Mar 16, 2022
Quebec auditor general concerned about booming telemedicine, quality of care
Quebec's auditor general is concerned that a boom in telemedicine since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago will have a negative impact on the quality of care offered to the populatio...
Mar 16, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers optimistic about playoffs after recent strong results
NANAIMO - The Clippers are on a run of five straight games with a point in the standings, highlighted by a 4-2 road win over the Bulldogs.The team recorded home victories over Chilliwack and Surrey to...
Mar 16, 2022
UN court orders Russia to cease hostilities in Ukraine
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The United Nations' top court on Wednesday ordered Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine granting measures requested by Kyiv, although many remain skeptical that Russia w...
Mar 16, 2022
Saudi king leaves hospital after pacemaker battery changed
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia's octogenarian monarch underwent medical tests and had the battery of his pacemaker changed, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. King Salman w...
Mar 16, 2022
7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued
TOKYO (AP) - A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake ...
Mar 16, 2022
Source: Toronto FC to send Jamaican international Kemar Lawrence to Minnesota
TORONTO - It appears Toronto FC has found a new home for Jamaican international defender Kemar Lawrence. A source, granted anonymity because the trade was awaiting league approval, confirmed the pendi...
Mar 16, 2022
Media Reports: All-star third baseman Matt Chapman traded to Blue Jays from Athletics
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays have addressed their infield needs. Matt Chapman was acquired by Toronto in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, according to several media reports. Shortstop Kevi...
Mar 16, 2022