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Biernacki takes gold at 2023 World No Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu championship
NANAIMO - The head instructor from the Island Top Team Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy had his golden moment at the 2023 World No Gi Championship in Las Vegas.Rob Biernacki won the black belt masters four...
Dec 13, 2023
B.C. police seek Interpol notice for return of cocaine smuggler who escaped to India
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia are asking Interpol to post a red notice for the arrest and return of a Surrey man who escaped to India after being convicted of smuggling cocaine into Canada...
Dec 13, 2023
B.C. police seek Interpol notice for return of cocaine smuggler who escaped to India
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia are asking Interpol to post a red notice for the arrest and return of a Surrey man who escaped to India after being convicted of smuggling cocaine into Canada...
Dec 13, 2023
Blues GM Doug Armstrong blames himself for having to fire Craig Berube
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis general manager Doug Armstrong said he got tired of seeing the Blues being a punching bag, leading to his decision to fire coach Craig Berube. "Your mind starts to work when...
Dec 13, 2023
More non-Indigenous and Indigenous people aware of residential schools: report
WINNIPEG - Research suggests public awareness of past harms from residential schools has increased but more work needs to be done educating Canadians on lasting impacts of the institutions. Researcher...
Dec 13, 2023
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition, for now, after a federal judge issued a 14-day temp...
Dec 13, 2023
Ismael Kone, Jade Rose named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
Ismael Kone and Jade Rose have been named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year. Canadian national team coaches also chose Samuel Charron as Para Soccer Player of the Year and Safwane Mlah as Futsal...
Dec 13, 2023
College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second time can return to competition, for now, after a federal judge issued a 14-day temp...
Dec 13, 2023
Former Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour calls time on 14-year MLS career
Former Toronto FC fullback Steven Beitashour, part of TFC's treble-winning championship team in 2017, has announced his retirement after 14 years in Major League Soccer. "It's never easy to say goodby...
Dec 13, 2023
Stanford receiver Ayomanor captures 2023 Jon Cornish Trophy
VANCOUVER - Stanford Cardinal receiver Elic Ayomanor is the 2023 Jon Cornish Trophy winner. The six-foot-two, 210-pound sophomore from Medicine Hat, Alta., captured the honour Wednesday. The award is ...
Dec 13, 2023