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Chaparro, Yankees defeat Blue Jays 9-5 in pre-season play
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Andres Chaparro hit a home run and had two RBIs as the New York Yankees handed the Toronto Blue Jays their first loss of the pre-season 9-5 on Sunday. Brandon Lockridge and Jesus Basti...
Feb 26, 2023
Winter storm covers much of B.C. in snow, more expected in some regions
VANCOUVER - A weekend weather system has covered much of British Columbia in snow, and Environment Canada is warning more may be on the way for some areas of the province. Parts of Vancouver Island an...
Feb 26, 2023
Hamilton, Ont., entrepreneur wins Black Pitch Contest, $25,000 grand prize
HAMILTON - A Black entrepreneur from Hamilton, Ont., has won the nationwide Black Pitch Contest. Micheline Khan's company, Althea Therapy, helps people get access to culturally responsive mental healt...
Feb 26, 2023
Man United wins League Cup to end 6-year wait for trophy
LONDON (AP) - Manchester United's six-year wait for a trophy is over after beating Newcastle 2-0 to win the League Cup on Sunday. United manager Erik ten Hag has wasted no time in guiding the club to ...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadian men down Kenya, move on in consolation play at Los Angeles Sevens
CARSON, Calif. - Josiah Morra scored at the final whistle to give Canada a 12-5 win over Kenya in consolation play Sunday at the Los Angeles Sevens. The Canadian men, who stand 14th in the overall HSB...
Feb 26, 2023
Lions sign all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed free agent all-star defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the team announced Sunday. It will be the 34-year-old's third stint with the Lions having played for them in 2...
Feb 26, 2023
Canada's Howden, Thompson earn world championship silver in mixed team ski cross
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canadians Reece Howden and Marielle Thompson secured silver in the first-ever mixed team ski cross world championship on Sunday. It was the third world medal for Thompson and firs...
Feb 26, 2023
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury defends dual moguls world title
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canada's Mikael Kingsbury successfully defended his men's dual moguls world title on Sunday. The Deux-Montagnes, Que., outduelled Sweden's Walter Wallberg in the final to strike g...
Feb 26, 2023
'You're seeing kids take the initiative:' Nanaimo elementary lunch program boosting student skills
NANAIMO - Facing an increased and, at times, dire need, teachers at a local elementary school have expanded on a long-standing meal program.Students at Georgia Avenue Elementary School in Nanaimo are ...
Feb 26, 2023
Canadiens send Dadonov to Stars in exchange for winger Gurianov
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Denis Gurianov from the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov, the team announced Sunday. The Canadiens will retain 50 per cent of Dadonov's...
Feb 26, 2023