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B.C. team helps rescue woman, pulled from rubble four days after Turkey quake
A search and rescue team from British Columbia has taken part in the successful rescue of a woman from earthquake rubble in Turkey, more than four days after the tremor hit. Footage by the CBC showed ...
Feb 10, 2023
Doja Cat, John Travolta, Adam Driver star in Super Bowl ads
NEW YORK (AP) - The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage. Big name advertisers from Netflix to Google are paying as much as $7 million for a 30-second spot during the big game on Sunda...
Feb 10, 2023
Canada's Zach Edey named a finalist for NCAA's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Toronto's Zach Edey is among 10 finalists for the NCAA's 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday. The annual award is handed out to the top ce...
Feb 10, 2023
New washroom facilities open at Nanaimo's Neck Point Park
NANAIMO - One of the city's most popular parks now has enhanced amenities.Long-called-for washroom and changing facilities officially opened at Neck Point Park on Friday, Feb. 10, replacing a single o...
Feb 10, 2023
Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game roster
NEW YORK (AP) - Toronto forward Pascal Siakam, Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards and Sacramento guard De'Aaron Fox have been added to the player pool for the All-Star Game as injury replacements. Commis...
Feb 10, 2023
U.S. analysis ongoing to determine if Chinese spy balloon gathered intel from Canada
WASHINGTON - Canada's defence minister says the United States is still trying to determine whether a Chinese surveillance balloon collected any intelligence from either country when it flew over North...
Feb 10, 2023
Quebec police say fire that killed six, including four children, likely not criminal
SAINT-JACQUES, QUE. - Provincial police say they believe that a fire that killed six members of a family on Thursday in Quebec's Lanaudire region was likely accidental. A police spokesperson says inve...
Feb 10, 2023
Source: Canadian running back Andrew Harris agrees to remain with Argos
TORONTO - The CFL's top-rushing Canadian is returning for another season. Canadian running back Andrew Harris has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts, according to a CFL...
Feb 10, 2023
Canadian cricketers prepare for next step on journey to return to ICC World Cup
Saad Bin Zafar will captain Canada on a tour of Sri Lanka next month as the Canadian men continue their quest to return to the ICC World Cup. The Canadians will play four 50-over matches against a Sri...
Feb 10, 2023
Police release photo of female suspect in Vancouver's first homicide of 2023
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say they have gathered important evidence related to the city's first murder of 2023 and are releasing a photograph of a female suspect as they seek more clues. The sta...
Feb 10, 2023