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Canadian men's rugby sevens coach Sean White to leave role in July
LANGFORD - Canadian men's rugby sevens head coach Sean White will leave his role with the team in July. Rugby Canada says the change will be made when the first term of White's contract ends. The orga...
May 28, 2025

Former pro players Auclair, O'Connor named to Canadian men's flag football team
OTTAWA - Former professional players Antony Auclair and Michael O'Connor have earned roster spots on Canada's national men's flag football team. The two were among 12 players named to the squad follow...
May 28, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, "including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or study...
May 28, 2025

Nanaimo Council rezones lot for contentious Harewood housing infill vision
NANAIMO - Despite objections primarily based on safety due to congestion and challenging road configurations, Nanaimo City Council is willing to hear detailed plans for an envisioned Third St project....
May 28, 2025

After close loss in PWHL final, Ottawa Charge brace for roster shakeup
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Charge have plenty to be proud of after a strong showing in the Professional Women's Hockey League's second season, but the real test lies ahead with inevitable roster changes on t...
May 28, 2025

B.C.'s fast-tracking bill heads for final vote, facing criticism to the end
VICTORIA - Controversial legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects in British Columbia goes to a final vote in the legislature on Wednesday night, after attracting condemnation from First Nati...
May 28, 2025

Chelsea beats Real Betis 4-1 to win Conference League and complete set of UEFA titles
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) - Chelsea rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final on Wednesday and become the first team to have all four of UEFA's club competitions in its trophy collectio...
May 28, 2025

Large turnout for Nanaimo's signature Elwood Wylie track meet
NANAIMO -The annual Elwood Wylie meet was a large success with over 450 athletes from ages nine to 80 plus.Nanaimo Track and Field Club (NTFC) head coach and spokesperson Wanda Urbanowicz said it was ...
May 28, 2025

Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI - Taylor MacDougall was expecting to see his team hit the ice at the Memorial Cup on Monday when he received a devastating phone call. Instead of watching his Moncton Wildcats take on the Med...
May 28, 2025

Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers get second shot at closing out Hurricanes in Eastern final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Florida Panthers missed on their first chance to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes and return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year. Closing out a playoff serie...
May 28, 2025