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Lee statue removal underway in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Work is underway to take down a Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, nearly four years ago. The removal of...
Jul 10, 2021
Pre-election spending limits on party ads don't apply without fixed voting day
OTTAWA - Canadian party leaders worked their way around the country this week, in what some see as a sure sign the pandemic is near its end, but also as proof that a federal election is on its way. Bu...
Jul 10, 2021
Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue ...
Jul 09, 2021
Vancouver police officers face new review in case of detained Indigenous man
VICTORIA - A retired judge has determined that a further investigation is needed in the case of two Vancouver police officers and their alleged treatment of an Indigenous man. The Office of the Police...
Jul 09, 2021
Drought conditions & water restrictions increase on bone-dry Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Record-high temperatures and well-below average rainfall has led to some of B.C.'s worst drought conditions occurring on Vancouver Island.The province's drought index upgraded the East Vanco...
Jul 09, 2021
Disappointed Canadiens reflect on trying season, thrilling playoff run to Cup final
Marc Bergevin never questioned his grand plan. The Montreal Canadiens general manager was, however, left searching for answers throughout long stretches of an improbable, roller-coaster 2021. Bergevin...
Jul 09, 2021
B.C. judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge will not allow new evidence to be admitted in the United States extradition case of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Associate Chief Just...
Jul 09, 2021
B.C. judge denies new evidence in Meng Wanzhou's extradition case
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge will not allow new evidence to be admitted in the United States extradition case of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Associate Chief Just...
Jul 09, 2021
Canada star Alphonso Davies injured in training, will miss Gold Cup tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian star Alphonso Davies will miss the Gold Cup after injuring his ankle in training. Canada Soccer said the 20-year-old Bayern Munich fullback was hurt two days ago. There was...
Jul 09, 2021
Lovett takes silver, Arop races to bronze, De Grasse fourth in Monaco Diamond League
MONACO - Canada's Django Lovett captured silver in the men's high jump while Marco Arop narrowly missed the Canadian record in winning bronze in the men's 800 metres at the Monaco Diamond League on Fr...
Jul 09, 2021