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Israel kills Hamas spokesperson as hospitals report dozens killed in Gaza City
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced Sunday that Abu Obeida, a spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, was killed in Gaza over the weekend. Obeida's last stat...
Aug 31, 2025
Pope Leo XIV denounces 'pandemic of arms' as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV on Sunday denounced the "pandemic of arms, large and small," as he prayed publicly for the victims of the shooting during a Catholic school Mass in the United States. ...
Aug 31, 2025
Continued hot, dry weather sees wildfire figure in B.C. surge to more than 140
The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to swell as hot, dry weather continues to grip the province. The BC Wildfire Service says 142 wildfires are burning across the province as of Sund...
Aug 31, 2025
The unwritten rules of tennis, and why post-match handshakes sometimes go awry
NEW YORK (AP) - There's been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during Week 1 of this U.S. Open, whether it's the necessity of a " sorry, not sorry " raised hand after a let cord or the...
Aug 30, 2025
Wildfire number surges to about 140 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly tripled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more ...
Aug 30, 2025
Wildfire number surges to about 140 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly tripled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more ...
Aug 30, 2025
Unionized Hullo Ferries workers in B.C. hold strike vote after negotiations stall
VANCOUVER - The union president for workers of a fast ferry service that shuttles foot passengers between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver says its members are voting on a potential strike after talks w...
Aug 30, 2025
Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Sanaa
CAIRO (AP) - The Iranian-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Th...
Aug 30, 2025
Clippers new assistant coach getting up to speed ahead of training camp
NANAIMO - The Clippers are entering a new season with a new addition to their coaching staff.Henry Acres is Nanaimo's new full time assistant after the departure of Gaelan Patterson to the Vancouver G...
Aug 30, 2025
Novak Djokovic shakes off back problem, reaches 4th round of U.S. Open at 38
NEW YORK (AP) - Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Con...
Aug 29, 2025