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Three minor earthquakes recorded off B.C. coast, near Port Hardy
PORT HARDY, B.C. - A third minor earthquake has struck the British Columbia coast today. Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude quake was registered around 8:20 a.m. local time. It followed a 5.5 mag...
Sep 17, 2023
Canadian women take first loss at Olympic volleyball qualifier to Dominican Republic
NINGBO, China - Canada suffered its first defeat in an Olympic women's qualification volleyball tournament, falling in five sets to the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Canada lost 25-17, 22-25, 23-25, 2...
Sep 17, 2023
Terry Fox's legacy continues with several mid-Island area runs, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Thousands of Canadians are expected to participate in an iconic annual fundraiser which has raised in excess of $850 million toward cancer research.The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run is taking pl...
Sep 17, 2023
Debate over pronouns pits parental rights against the rights of children, experts say
OTTAWA - Politicians and others who support policies that would require parental permission for teachers to use a student's preferred pronouns at school say they are about including parents in the liv...
Sep 17, 2023
Group hopes to resurrect 128-year-old Cyclorama of Jerusalem, near Quebec City
MONTREAL - The last cyclorama in Canada has been hidden from public view since it closed in 2018, but a small group of people are hoping to revive the unique Quebec-based attraction. The Cyclorama of ...
Sep 17, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his way home after concluding a trip to Russia's Far East
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian media say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way back home after concluding a trip to Russia's Far East. Russian state news agency RIA says a farewell ceremony...
Sep 17, 2023
Now a post-tropical storm, Lee expected to move into Gulf of St. Lawrence today
Tens of thousands of hydro customers remain without power as Lee, now a strong post-tropical storm, begins moving out of the Maritimes into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Environment Canada says New Brunsw...
Sep 17, 2023
Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings
SEATTLE (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Max Muncy's single off Gabe ...
Sep 16, 2023
Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson wins by decision on UFC Fight Night card
LAS VEGAS - Canadian featherweight Kyle (The Monster) Nelson, who won just one of his first six UFC outings, made it two victories in a row Saturday when he earned a unanimous decision over Mexico's F...
Sep 16, 2023
Whitehead hauls in late game-winning TD as B.C. stages comeback to edge Ottawa 41-37
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions roared back to a 41-37 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday despite trailing for the majority of the second half. Vernon Adams Jr. went 26 of 37, throwing for 325 yards...
Sep 16, 2023