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Canada coach Jesse Marsch downplays latest CONCACAF disciplinary proceeding
HOUSTON - Canada coach Jesse Marsch is downplaying a CONCACAF investigation into his actions during the Canadian men's opening game at the Gold Cup. Marsch told a news conference in Houston, in advanc...
Jun 20, 2025
Warrant issued after man fails to appear in Nanaimo court
NANAIMO - Local mounties are looking for a man after he failed to appear for a scheduled court appearance recently.An arrest warrant has been issued for 38-year-old David Pollen, who is before the cou...
Jun 20, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students. The order from U.S....
Jun 20, 2025
Wildfire of note downgraded in B.C., remains burning out of control
A recent soaking of rain in northeastern British Columbia has helped to remove the one remaining fire out of the so-called wildfire of note category, although the Summit Lake blaze is still labelled a...
Jun 20, 2025
Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations final
U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago. An average of 2.5 million viewers watched on TN...
Jun 20, 2025
PWHL's Victoire sign Downie-Landry and Flaherty, lose Grant-Mentis to Seattle
MONTREAL - The Montreal Victoire signed forward Jade Downie-Landry and defender Maggie Flaherty on Friday ahead of the upcoming Professional Women's Hockey League draft. Downie-Landry joins Montreal o...
Jun 20, 2025
Judge says he will order Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge says he'll order Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention. Judge Michael Farbiarz made the ruling from the bench in federal court in New ...
Jun 20, 2025
LeSage, Rumball part of a sizable Canadian contingent in Major League Rugby playoffs
Ben LeSage normally looks forward to running into fellow Canadian Lucas Rumball. But not Saturday when LeSage's New England Free Jacks host Rumball's Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby's Eastern Con...
Jun 20, 2025
Jonathan Toews returning to NHL with hometown Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG - Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews is returning to the NHL and signing with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. The Jets announced they've agreed to a one-year contract with Toews. The ...
Jun 20, 2025
Brampton mayor 'cautiously optimistic' about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
OTTAWA - Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Lawrence Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with the public safety mi...
Jun 20, 2025