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South Carolina executes a man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state's sixth execution in nine months. Stephen Stanko, 57, w...
Jun 13, 2025
Boa constrictor Bailey, reported missing at Tofino beach, turns up in owner's kayak
VICTORIA - Bailey the boa constrictor has turned up safe in its owner's kayak after being reported missing at a beach in Tofino, B.C., this week. James Rodgers, co-founder of the Coastal Animal Rescue...
Jun 13, 2025
Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan's political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker...
Jun 13, 2025
Report on B.C. port strike says right-to-strike should be preserved
VANCOUVER - Labour experts tasked with studying a days-long labour dispute at British Columbia's ports say the right to strike or be locked out should be preserved for the longshore industry in Canada...
Jun 13, 2025
Niko Sigur finding footing with Canadian men's soccer team ahead of Gold Cup
VANCOUVER - Even as a ball boy, Niko Sigur was hungry to learn. From his post on the B.C. Place sidelines, Sigur watched as rising stars Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies sprinted down the field for ...
Jun 13, 2025
Columbia protester can remain jailed over claims he lied on green card application, judge says
NEW YORK (AP) - The Trump administration can continue to detain Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil on allegations that he lied on his green card application, a federal judge ruled Friday. U....
Jun 13, 2025
McManis, Argos look to get back on the winning track at home versus Stampeders
TORONTO - There's no place like home for Wynton McManis and the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (0-1) hosts the Calgary Stampeders (1-0) on Saturday afternoon in its home opener. After the Argos began thei...
Jun 13, 2025
Ottawa’s Pridham nets historic North Super League hat trick with Pops in the crowd
OTTAWA - Delaney Baie Pridham made Northern Super League history last Saturday, becoming the first player to record a hat trick - but it was who was in the crowd that made it unforgettable. The 27-yea...
Jun 13, 2025
Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community
SURREY - A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C. The Surrey Police Service says in a state...
Jun 13, 2025
Women's Football Alliance looking to expand into Canada next season
Commissioner Lisa King wants to bring the Women's Football Alliance to Canada. The WFA has partnered with Cosmos Sports & Entertainment, a sports-marketing firm based in Mississauga, Ont., to sear...
Jun 13, 2025