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Canadian oil and gas producers 'looking through' market volatility: CAPP CEO
CALGARY - The long term demand outlook for Canadian oil and gas is strong despite the recent plunge in crude prices and market upheaval, said the head of the country's biggest oil and gas advocacy gro...
Apr 08, 2025
Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and oust GM Calvin Booth in stunning move as postseason looms
Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...
Apr 08, 2025
Toronto Raptors have different feel than last year as NBA season winds down
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have missed the playoffs again and will be about 20 games below .500 when the regular season wraps up on Sunday, but something feels different this year. Stars RJ Barrett...
Apr 08, 2025
Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans again at the 2025 women's world hockey championship. Canada opens defence of the gold medal Thursday against Finland i...
Apr 08, 2025
Long Lake park upgrades get $6 million budget boost following Nanaimo Council debate
NANAIMO - A popular city park on the shores of Long Lake is getting more extensive upgrades after all.City Councillors voted against a staff-recommended motion to add $1.8 million to the Loudon Park e...
Apr 08, 2025
Manitoba government commits up to $300,000 for Jets whiteout rallies
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ponying up cash to help rally support for the hometown high-flying Winnipeg Jets as the NHL playoffs loom. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will contribute up ...
Apr 08, 2025
Northern Super League stocked with talent from 21 countries ahead of opening kickoff
The Northern Super League, which kicks off next week, has drawn player talent from 21 countries. According to the NSL, 132 players are signed to the six teams in the new Canadian women's soccer league...
Apr 08, 2025
Local Athletes can apply for financial assistance from Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards
NANAIMO - Just over a month after the 20th annual Nanaimo Sport Achievement Award ceremony the awards committee is accepting applications for the athlete assistance program.Recipients will receive fun...
Apr 08, 2025
Canadiens sign forward Tyler Thorpe to three-year entry-level contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Thorpe to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. The deal will begin in the 2025-26 season. Thorpe will spend the remainder of this season on...
Apr 08, 2025
At least 18 dead, more than 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - At least 18 people died and more than 120 were injured after a roof fell at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities sai...
Apr 08, 2025