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BC Hydro investigating cause of Vancouver explosion, fire near Marine Building
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro says it has started its investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire near the Marine Building in Vancouver. It says determining the cause is a "top priority," adding that...
Feb 25, 2023
Siakam scores 29 points, Raptors edge Pistons, 95-91
DETROIT (AP) - Pascal Siakam had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Toronto Raptors in their fourth straight win, a 95-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon. Gary Trent Jr. score...
Feb 25, 2023
Environment Canada forecasts heavy snowfall across much of B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada says heavy snow is expected across much of British Columbia this weekend as a weather system moves from north to south across the province. The weather office is forecas...
Feb 25, 2023
Canadian Victor Montagliani re-elected as CONCACAF president through 2027
GUATEMALA CITY - Canadian Victor Montagliani has been re-elected as president of CONCACAF, which represents North and Central America and the Caribbean. Montagliani, the only candidate, was unanimousl...
Feb 25, 2023
One dead, two still unaccounted for after house fire in Pikangikum First Nation
A remote northwestern Ontario First Nation lacked the facilities to extinguish a house fire that left one dead and two others unaccounted for, the local chief said as she called for government help in...
Feb 25, 2023
'The kids have already gone through a lot:' NDSS parents voice concerns on school capacity changes
NANAIMO - Uprooting kids to relieve overflowing classrooms is not on the radar for most parents.Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68) held a virtual open house on Thursday, Feb. 23 to allow for publ...
Feb 25, 2023
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury wins singles moguls title at world championship
BAKURIANI, Georgia - Canada's Mikael Kingsbury edged Australia's Matt Graham on Saturday to win gold in singles moguls at the freestyle world ski championships. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., f...
Feb 25, 2023
Women's World Cup downhill canceled after fog delays
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) - A downhill race in the women's World Cup was canceled Saturday after initially being delayed for two hours because of fog over the course. The downhill is now set for...
Feb 25, 2023
Chelsea manager Potter says he has received death threats
LONDON (AP) - Chelsea manager Graham Potter says he and his family have received death threats in the wake of the team's poor form. Potter said Friday he had been targeted by an anonymous email accoun...
Feb 25, 2023
Climate change could leave Yukon plants with nowhere to go: study
WHITEHORSE - As climate change pushes some plants northward, a new study suggests several unique species in Yukon and Alaska could have nowhere to go. The scientific paper, published late last month i...
Feb 25, 2023