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Permanent memorial being considered after Vancouver festival crash, organizer says
VANCOUVER - The chair of the group that organized a festival in Vancouver where 11 people were killed says talks are underway to set up a permanent memorial near the site of the tragedy. RJ Aquino wit...
May 06, 2025
University of Waterloo, Orioles partner on AI project to track pitcher biomechanics
Staying competitive in the American League East means staying on the cutting edge of technology. That's why the Baltimore Orioles have partnered with researchers at the University of Waterloo to devel...
May 06, 2025
India fires missiles across the frontier with Pakistan, killing at least 1 child, officials say
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early Wednesday, killing at a child and wounding two other people, Pak...
May 06, 2025
Ex-QMJHL player Noah Corson to serve jail time in Quebec sex-assault case
MONTREAL - Former Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson has been sentenced to two years less a day in jail for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Corson, 27, the son of former N...
May 06, 2025
B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The BC Emer...
May 06, 2025
Edmonton's Pickard confirmed to start Game 1 of second round against Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS - Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard was confirmed to start Game 1 of the second-round series Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights after Edmonton head coach Kris Knoblauch was cagey on the sub...
May 06, 2025
Semi-pro TSS Rovers look to make more Canadian Championship history
There's a lot on the line Wednesday for TSS Rovers when the semi-pro League1 B.C. team takes on Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play With the ...
May 06, 2025
Civil rights lawsuit filed in Florida deputy’s killing of US Airman Roger Fortson
The family of a U.S. airman who was fatally shot by a Florida sheriff's deputy inside his own home in 2024 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday over his killing. The complaint filed in a Pensa...
May 06, 2025
Celebrini has four points, Canada beats Hungary in world championship tune-up
BUDAPEST - NHL rookie of the year finalist Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists as Canada beat Hungary 6-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game before the world hockey championship. Travis Konecny had ...
May 06, 2025
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
BERLIN (AP) - Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic los...
May 06, 2025