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Oceanside fire departments converge for annual Fill the Boots fundraiser
PARKSVILLE - Eight fire departments servicing the Parksville-Qualicum Beach region are accepting donations to help extinguish hunger and provide presents for youngsters this winter holiday season. Led...
Nov 16, 2024
Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes
OTTAWA - Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent. The pr...
Nov 16, 2024
Flame's Wolf comes up big in matchup of the NHL's two smallest goalies
CALGARY - After years of closely following the career of Juuse Saros, Calgary Flames rookie Dustin Wolf faced him for the first time on Friday and collected his first shutout. Wolf made 29 stops to ba...
Nov 15, 2024
Kinch hattrick paces Clippers to 7-1 rout of Kings
NANAIMO - A clinical performance from the Nanaimo Clippers saw them romp to one of their most comprehensive wins of the season.In the first leg of a weekend home-and-home series against the Powell Riv...
Nov 15, 2024
Blue Jackets break six-game losing streak with 6-2 win over Penguins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Zac Werenski and Dmitri Voronkov each had a goal and an assist, Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a six-game skid with a 6-2 victory over the P...
Nov 15, 2024
Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn't match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight cha...
Nov 15, 2024
Miromanov and Coleman score, Wolf earns shutout as Flames blank Predators 2-0
CALGARY - Daniil Miromanov's first goal of the season was the game-winner and rookie Dustin Wolf had 29 saves for his first career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 on Fri...
Nov 15, 2024
Ochai Agbaji's defensive versatility helping Raptors against NBA's brightest stars
TORONTO - If you want to quickly find Ochai Agbaji during a Toronto Raptors game, just look for the other team's best player. He's likely guarding them. Agbaji has been tasked with covering some of th...
Nov 15, 2024
Beasley's 20 points helps Pistons escape Toronto with 99-95 win in NBA Cup game
TORONTO - Malik Beasley had 20 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday in an NBA Cup game. Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris ...
Nov 15, 2024
Canada scores late to down Suriname in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal
PARAMARIBO - Substitute Junior Hoilett scored in the 83rd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 win over Suriname in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal Friday. Canada dominated play ...
Nov 15, 2024