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Former Canadian Olympic athlete wanted in U.S. for murder, drug charges
American authorities say a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder is wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring and several murd...
Oct 17, 2024
Canada women drawn with Scotland, Wales and Fiji at next year's Rugby World Cup
Canada has been drawn with Scotland, Wales and Fiji in Pool B at next year's Women's Rugby World Cup in England. The Canadian women, who finished fourth at the last World Cup, are currently ranked sec...
Oct 17, 2024
Former Canadian Olympic athlete wanted in U.S. for murder, drug charges
American authorities say a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder is wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring and several murd...
Oct 17, 2024
Election 2024: Candidate priorities on healthcare options across central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - NanaimoNewsNOW is continuing our local coverage of the 2024 provincial election, with a focus on four central Island ridings.Our Election Centre is live, featuring the latest campaign news, ...
Oct 17, 2024
Trudeau says death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar 'ends a reign of terror'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip "ends a reign of terror." The Israeli military declared today that it had killed Sinwar duri...
Oct 17, 2024
A father and son are both indicted in a mass school shooting in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia grand jury has indicted both a father and son in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. WAGA-TV, among other media, reported that the Barrow County grand jury mee...
Oct 17, 2024
A father and son are both indicted in a mass school shooting in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia grand jury has indicted both a father and son in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. WAGA-TV, among other media, reported that the Barrow County grand jury mee...
Oct 17, 2024
CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway supervisor set off a crash between a freight train and a railway work vehicle in Cache Creek, B.C. The boa...
Oct 17, 2024
Biden says Sinwar's death is 'good day' for world, 'opportunity' for hostage deal, end to Gaza war
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) - President Joe Biden said Thursday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a "good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world," and ...
Oct 17, 2024
Harris says the killing of Sinwar is an opportunity 'to finally end the war in Gaza'
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris said Thursday the killing of Hamas' top leader, Yahya Sinwar, by Israel "gives us an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza." Speakin...
Oct 17, 2024