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VIJHL officially makes the jump to Junior A status
NANAIMO - It's the dawning of a new era for junior hockey in B.C.BC Hockey announced on Tuesday, July 25, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL), including the Oceanside Generals and Nanaim...
Jul 25, 2023
TFC loans forward Akinola to Earthquakes, gets international roster spot in return
Toronto FC has loaned forward Ayo Akinola to the San Jose Earthquakes for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, the club announced Tuesday. The Earthquakes have the option to exercise ...
Jul 25, 2023
B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring
British Columbia rancher Suzanne Fradette had just got off the phone with a hay broker who had grim news amid an ongoing drought that has sent feed prices soaring: "It's bad out there." "We've got a f...
Jul 25, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps, Los Angeles Galaxy Leagues Cup match rescheduled to Sunday
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps' Leagues Cup match against the Galaxy originally set for Saturday in Los Angeles has been rescheduled to Sunday, the club announced Tuesday. The match was postponed...
Jul 25, 2023
Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former RCMP officer charged with helping China conduct foreign interference has been granted bail. William Majcher is charged under the Security of Information Act with conspiracy ...
Jul 25, 2023
Trial date set for Canadian anti-crime researcher detained in Algeria since February
MONTREAL - A trial date has been set for a Canadian researcher detained in Algeria on charges he published secret information and accepted money to commit offences against public order. Raouf Farrah, ...
Jul 25, 2023
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
MONTREAL - Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The world No. 6 had made the Wimbledon final on July 15 but was upset i...
Jul 25, 2023
CF Montreal looks to win group, advance at Leagues Cup with victory over DC United
MONTREAL - CF Montreal hosts DC United on Wednesday looking to advance in the Leagues Cup and secure a favourable Round of 32 matchup in the process. Montreal must beat United either in regulation or ...
Jul 25, 2023
Core of Montreal's Chinatown district receives Quebec heritage status
MONTREAL - Quebec has designated Montreal's Chinatown neighbourhood a provincial heritage site, protecting nine buildings in the district from demolition or significant alteration without permission. ...
Jul 25, 2023
Elite Series rookie Gallant pleased to be chasing smallmouth bass
Cooper Gallant's mindset hasn't changed, but the Canadian bass fisher's confidence certainly has. The Elite Series campaign heads into the stretch run Friday on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County, Mich. ...
Jul 25, 2023