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California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have made California the first U.S. state to outlaw caste-based discrimination. Caste is a division of people related to birth or...
Oct 07, 2023
Ireland blitzes Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with New Zealand
PARIS (AP) - Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. Ireland topped Pool B ahead of defending champion South Africa, whi...
Oct 07, 2023
Loutitt becomes first Canadian to reach ski jumping's Grand Prix Summer Series podium
KLINGENTHAL, Germany - World champion ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt fell well short of a victory on Saturday but still managed to become the first Canadian to climb onto the overall podium in the Gran...
Oct 07, 2023
Canada to meet U.S. for gold at the International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA, Czechia - Team Canada will face off against the United States for a gold medal in Sunday's championship game at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Canada advanced to the title game with ...
Oct 07, 2023
Old faces, new places: A look at NHLers with new addresses this season
The NHL saw plenty of movement this summer as players said emotional goodbyes, forced moves out of town, signed on with new teams, and returned to old haunts. The Canadian Press takes a look at some o...
Oct 07, 2023
Jays GM Atkins says manager Schneider made decision to pull Berrios from Game 2
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider made the decision to pull starting pitcher Jose Berrios in Toronto's playoff-ending loss to the Minnesota Twins. Berrios was t...
Oct 07, 2023
NHL coaches, executives potentially under extra pressure in 2023-24
The NHL's head coaching carousel continued to spin in the off-season with six teams making hires. Four organizations, meanwhile, have new general managers ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. Clubs across t...
Oct 07, 2023
Canada falls to Belgium at men's volleyball Olympic qualifier tournament
XI'AN - Canada dropped a four-set loss (14-25, 25-22, 28-30, 16-25) to Belgium on Saturday to fall to 4-2 at the men's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament. Belgium led in attack points (55-50)...
Oct 07, 2023
Pop-up recycling depot in Parksville proves to be a hit
PARKSVILLE - With a permanent solution absent for years, a pop-up recycling program serving the Oceanside region is gaining a loyal following.Funded by Recycle BC and operated by the Parksville Commun...
Oct 07, 2023
Bombers stage late comeback to beat B.C. 34-26 in OT to tighten hold on West top spot
VANCOUVER - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers stormed back to beat the B.C. Lions 34-26 in overtime on Friday, despite trailing for nearly the entire game. Zach Collaros went 31 of 41, throwing 389 yards and ...
Oct 06, 2023