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Florida executes a man for the shotgun killings of his girlfriend and her 3 young children
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - An Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems was executed Thursday in Florida for the 1998 shotgun slayings of his girlfriend and her three you...
May 01, 2025
B.C. warns of elevated wildfire risk as winds arrive with warm, dry conditions
The British Columbia government is urging people to use caution as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds moves over the southern part of the province, raising the wildfire risk. A sta...
May 01, 2025
20 years of flicks: Nanaimo-based short film festival celebrates milestone
NANAIMO - An idea formed in the mid-2000s between a pair of Nanaimo film enthusiasts turned into much more than a one-hit wonder. The 20th anniversary of the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISF...
May 01, 2025
Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals
The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham. Big wins for both teams in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the Ch...
May 01, 2025
Hockey Canada names first 15 players to roster for world championship
CALGARY - Philadelphia Flyers leading scorer Travis Konecny, Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar and rising stars Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue...
May 01, 2025
Canadian men's bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the eve of the season finale this weekend in Carson, Calif., a move that delays the Canadian men's bid to earn promotion...
May 01, 2025
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported. The Justice D...
May 01, 2025
Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're looking for witnesses after an alleged attempted kidnapping involving a vehicle that was later found on fire. RCMP say a female victim reported Monday ...
May 01, 2025
Young, talented Canadiens excited about bright future after playoff exit
WASHINGTON - Martin St. Louis's excitement for what lies ahead far outweighs any feeling of despair. "The pain that you feel right now is normal," Montreal's head coach said after the Canadiens' early...
May 01, 2025
Diallo’s breakthrough run ends with quarterfinal loss to Musetti at Madrid Open
MADRID - Montreal's Gabriel Diallo's impressive run at the 2025 Madrid Open ended in the quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. Diallo, known for his powerful serve, c...
May 01, 2025