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USports Roundup: Thunderbirds claim Hardy Cup with last-second touchdown
VANCOUVER - Wide receiver Sam Davenport hauled in a last-second touchdown as the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds staged a late comeback to beat the University of Alberta 28-27 and win the ...
Nov 11, 2023
Hughes scores 2, leads U.S. women's hockey team to 5-2 win over Canada in Rivalry Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gabbie Hughes scored twice and the United States women's national hockey team improved to 2-0 in its Rivalry Series with a 5-2 win over Canada on Saturday. Britta Curl scored the go...
Nov 11, 2023
Thousands lose power in parts of B.C. after high winds, heavy rains
VANCOUVER - High winds and heavy rain left thousands without power in parts of British Columbia. BC Hydro's says at the peak of the outages more than 232,000 people were impacted after drought-damaged...
Nov 11, 2023
Canadian women reach Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time ever
SEVILLE, Spain - Led by the inspired play of Leylah Fernandez, Canada has reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time. Fernadez and Gabriela Dabrowski upset Czechia's Barbora Krej...
Nov 11, 2023
Wyatt Johnston helps Stars fend off Jets 3-2; Winnipeg's three-game win streak ends
WINNIPEG - Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist as the Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Saturday afternoon. Thomas Harley and Matt Duchene also scored for the Stars (9-3-1). Scott Wed...
Nov 11, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Montreal Alouettes win CFL East final
The Montreal Alouettes have advanced to the Grey Cup. Montreal beat the Toronto Argonauts 38-17 in the CFL East final More coming. The Canadian Press
Nov 11, 2023
Man United manager Ten Hag gets a much-needed win following speculation about his future
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Erik ten Hag can breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester United ended another difficult week on a winning note. Victor Lindelof's goal secured a 1-0 win against Luton in t...
Nov 11, 2023
Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire, says Israel's battle against Hamas will continue
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the military will continue its battle against Hamas in Gaza with "full force," in a rejection of growing i...
Nov 11, 2023
'The debt of gratitude we owe them:' Nanaimo honours fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day
NANAIMO - Under the backdrop of ongoing conflict around the world, around 1,000 people gathered downtown to show we will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.Remembrance Day services wer...
Nov 11, 2023
Canada's Weidemann, Maltais, Blondin earn silver in first team pursuit of the season
OBIHIRO, Japan - Canada's women earned silver in team pursuit on Saturday at the season-opening speedskating World Cup in Obihiro, Japan. The trio of Isabelle Weidemann, Valrie Maltais and Ivanie Blon...
Nov 11, 2023