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Nanaimo's budget approved, tax hike rate confirmed
NANAIMO - City councillors have approved the 2025-2029 financial plan, featuring a 7.8 per cent property tax bump this year.A typical single-family home in Nanaimo is expected to see a property tax bi...
May 13, 2025
Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen
TORONTO - It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 2...
May 13, 2025
Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules
VICTORIA - The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable." The conclusion comes ...
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat. The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Ve...
May 13, 2025
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER - Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will p...
May 13, 2025
LA judge to decide whether the Menendez brothers should be freed
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After months of delays, a hearing started Tuesday to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the double murd...
May 13, 2025
Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz skates before practice; no timeline for a return
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs saw a familiar face Tuesday. Toronto goaltender Anthony Stolarz was on the ice for a roughly 30-minute workout before departing ahead of the main session. The skate was the f...
May 13, 2025
Poulin, Fillier, Knight named finalists for PWHL forward of the year award
TORONTO - Marie-Philip Poulin of the Montreal Victoire, Sarah Fillier of the New York Sirens and Hilary Knight of the Boston Fleet are the finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's forwar...
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Elks sign offensive lineman Korte to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Mark Korte to a two-year contract extension Tuesday. Korte, of Spruce Grove, Alta., remains under contract with Edmonton through ...
May 13, 2025
Stars defenceman Heiskanen expected to return for Game 4 against Jets
DALLAS - Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen is expected to return to the lineup for Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. Head coach Pete DeBoer says he anticipates Heiskanen will play if all goes wel...
May 13, 2025