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Short turnaround: Raptors upbeat about 2025-26 season after just one rebuilding year
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes leaned back in his chair, ran his hands through his hair, looked around the room and grinned when asked about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. "My expectations for the team? I exp...
Apr 14, 2025
Canada scores five third-period goals, downs Czechia 7-1 in women's world hockey
ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin and Kristin O'Neill each scored twice for Canada in a 7-1 win over host Czechia at the women's world hockey championship Monday. Daryl Watts, Sophie Jaques and Jenn...
Apr 14, 2025
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base,...
Apr 14, 2025
Ticats quarterback sees addition of Kenny Lawler benefiting veteran Tim White
They're teammates now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but Tim White wants a lot more than just friendship from Kenny Lawler this season. Lawler signed a two-year deal with Hamilton as a free agent follo...
Apr 14, 2025
'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena
CALGARY - It's three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building - to be nam...
Apr 14, 2025
Courtenay-Alberni: What issues candidates would advocate for, regardless of election result
NANAIMO - What are the issues most important to the candidates running in the 2025 Federal Election?NanaimoNewsNOW surveyed all seven candidates running in Courtenay-Alberni, asking them to highlight ...
Apr 14, 2025
Nanaimo-Ladysmith: What issues candidates would advocate for, regardless of election result
NANAIMO - What are the issues most important to the candidates running in the 2025 Federal Election?NanaimoNewsNOW surveyed all five candidates running in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, asking them to highlight t...
Apr 14, 2025
Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster
PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of postseason contention for a ...
Apr 14, 2025
Matheson's vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off
Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That's when vision turns into reality as the new Northern Super League kicks off with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between...
Apr 14, 2025
Slugger Guerrero and Toronto Blue Jays celebrate long-term contract extension
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he's always going to remember this day. Friends, family, teammates and members of the team's front office joined him at Rogers Centre for...
Apr 14, 2025