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Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation
OTTAWA - Calls for co-ordinated action across levels of government to address Canada's housing crisis are growing as affordability deteriorates and the country risks falling even further behind on bui...
Jun 24, 2023
Byelections today in B.C. ridings previously held by former NDP premier, minister
LANGFORD, B.C. - Voters in two British Columbia constituencies previously represented by a former New Democrat premier and an NDP cabinet minister will cast ballots in separate byelections today. The ...
Jun 24, 2023
Hamilton face boos as Alouettes win Tiger-Cats home opener 38-12
HAMILTON - Cody Fajardo rushed for a score and connected with receiver Austin Mack for two more touchdowns to help the Montreal Alouettes to a 38-12 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Langeliers's ninth-inning homer lifts lowly Athletics over Blue Jays 5-4
TORONTO - Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead ninth-inning homer as the Athletics edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday to snap Oakland's eight-game losing skid. JJ Bleday had a two-run homer in the fi...
Jun 23, 2023
Stampeders host Roughriders and chase first home win of 2023 season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders need their young receivers to help get the job done on offence Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Veteran slotback Reggie Begelton and wide receiver Tyson ...
Jun 23, 2023
New beach accessibility mats installed at three new parks across Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following a successful rollout last year, the City is expanding accessibility to area beaches.Three new Mobi-Mats were recently purchased and installed at Neck Point Park, Loudon Park and Co...
Jun 23, 2023
Sen. Victor Oh says Chinese Canadians need to fundraise to sue 'messy reporters'
OTTAWA - A Canadian senator said he wants Chinese Canadians to set up a national foundation that would focus on raising money to fund lawsuits against "messy reporters" and politicians who "try to sme...
Jun 23, 2023
Schneider: No timeframe for Alek Manoah's return to Blue Jays rotation
TORONTO - There's no firm date for pitcher Alek Manoah's return to the Blue Jays starting rotation. Toronto manager John Schneider says that Manoah has been making progress in his minor-league stint. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Highway 4 on Vancouver Island reopening after wildfire closure
VICTORIA - A key highway that connects communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island is partially reopening Friday afternoon, after being closed for more than two weeks due to a wildfire that sent...
Jun 23, 2023
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says rece...
Jun 23, 2023