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'Goonies' cast, 'Flintstones' rescue TV viewers in pandemic
LOS ANGELES - Josh Gad had a notion about what might soothe the kid in him during a scary time and maybe do the same for others. The actor got to work organizing an online reunion of the cast and crea...
Apr 30, 2020
Former Green leader Andrew Weaver wins appeal in defamation lawsuit
VANCOUVER - Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver has been granted an appeal in a defamation lawsuit against a retired geography professor. In a unanimous decision released Thursday, the B.C.&nb...
Apr 30, 2020
Push on for Conservative leadership candidates as contest resumes
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership candidates were dusting off their dormant fundraising plans Thursday as the race to replace Andrew Scheer officially resumed. The four contenders have two weeks left t...
Apr 30, 2020
Canadian Olympic champion bobsledder Doug Anakin dies at 89
INVERMERE, B.C. - Douglas Anakin, who helped Canada win Olympic bobsled gold in 1964, has died at age 89. Anakin, Peter Kirby and brothers John and Vic Emery claimed four-man gold at the 1964 Win...
Apr 30, 2020
Nova Scotians hit with second tragedy in two weeks after military chopper crash
HALIFAX - A province still reeling from a horrific mass shooting less than two weeks ago is now dealing with news that a military helicopter operating from a Halifax-based frigate crashed off Gre...
Apr 30, 2020
Emergency Response Centre opening in June in Nanaimo with 35 shelter spaces
NANAIMO - A City of Nanaimo facility is being turned into a suitable space for those experiencing homelessness to self-isolate. An Emergency Response Centre will be established in the Community Servic...
Apr 30, 2020 Part of the Community Services Building will be converted into an Emergency Response Centre with 35 spaces available for those experiencing homelessness starting June 1. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Global philanthropists, experts call for COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
OTTAWA - Leading philanthropists and immunization experts say the world lacks the ability to properly manufacture, finance and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, even if one were found by the end of the y...
Apr 30, 2020
Leafs' Campbell 'jealous' of Matthews' setup, working to improve during pause
Jack Campbell has been diligently working out in Los Angeles during the NHL pause. The Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie identified flexibility as an area of weakness to focus on without access ic...
Apr 30, 2020
NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR announced Thursday that it will resume its season without fans starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina with the premier Cup Series racing three more times in a...
Apr 30, 2020
Toronto FC agrees to new long-term contract with midfielder Marky Delgado
Toronto FC has reached agreement on a new long-term deal with midfielder Marky Delgado. Just 24, the Californian has already played 182 MLS regular-season and playoff games with all but 37 of those in...
Apr 30, 2020