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Retired politician receives prestigious Freeman of the City designation
NANAIMO - Local governments can't offer a higher honour than what was bestowed upon former longtime City councillor and social advocate Diane Brennan.She received the distinguished Freedom of the City...
Oct 04, 2021
Engvall scores twice as Maple Leafs top Senators 2-1 in pre-season game
OTTAWA - Coaches don't put much stock in the pre-season, but Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith wasn't thrilled with his team as they lost 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. Michael Amadio ...
Oct 04, 2021
Pre-season game was so much more to Raptors players and fans after 19 months away
TORONTO - It might have been just a pre-season game, but to the Toronto Raptors and their fans, Monday night's pre-season opener against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers felt like so much more. The Rap...
Oct 04, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Kenny Lawler suspended after DUI
WINNIPEG - Wide receiver Kenny Lawler has been suspended by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after he told the team he had been arrested for drunk driving. Lawler will miss Friday's game when the Edmonton El...
Oct 04, 2021
Canada's Malcolm Gordon, Gavin Tucker added to November UFC card in Las Vegas
TORONTO - Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon and featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker have been added to the UFC Fight Night card Nov. 20 in Las Vegas. Gordon takes on Ukraine's Denys (Psycho) Bond...
Oct 04, 2021
Island Health's COVID-19 case counts mirror recent averages
NANAIMO - Island Health is flattening its COVID-19 curve, just at a higher-than-desired level.A total of 225 new cases were confirmed over the weekend, an average of 75 for each of the three reporting...
Oct 04, 2021
Here's Dougie, an affectionate, playful guy looking for new forever home
NANAIMO - Dougie is ready to dance his way into your heart and home.This five-year-old, domestic short haired cat is great with new people, loves scratches behind the ears and on his neck. He's extrem...
Oct 04, 2021
Ex-minister denounces racism against senator he called mouthpiece for China
OTTAWA - A former diplomat and cabinet minister is denouncing the anti-Asian racism directed at a Canadian senator he's called a mouthpiece for China. Chris Alexander says he has serious concerns that...
Oct 04, 2021
Nanaimo man convicted of sexually assaulting own sons faces long prison sentence
Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - Crown Counsel argued for seven to 10 years in jail for a N...
Oct 04, 2021
NDP to request recount in Toronto's Davenport riding, where Liberals won by 76 votes
OTTAWA - The NDP is to ask a judge for a recount in a Toronto seat where it lost to the Liberals by 76 votes. The New Democrats say they will go before a judge on Tuesday to ask for a recount in Daven...
Oct 04, 2021