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Huge crowds anticipated for annual Father's Day classic car show in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts are showing off their classic cars from as far back as the 1920's to modern day models in a festival like atmosphere.The 30th anniversary Seaside Cruiz...
Jun 18, 2023
Netanyahu says Israel will move ahead on contentious judicial overhaul plan after talks crumble
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his government intends to move ahead on contentious plans to change the country's judicial system after talks aimed at fin...
Jun 18, 2023
In Labrador, those caring for a town's homeless population face backlash, criticism
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. - On a recent spring day in a sandy church parking lot in Labrador, Vanessa Hamel stopped mid-sentence to lean out of a food truck window and wave to an approaching group ...
Jun 18, 2023
F1 leader Max Verstappen aims for second consecutive Canadian Grand Prix win
MONTREAL - Formula One leader Max Verstappen can win the Canadian Grand Prix for a second consecutive year on Sunday afternoon at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Verstappen will start at the pole position ...
Jun 18, 2023
Manitoba community to pray for loved ones who died in highway crash
DAUPHIN, Man. - Residents of Dauphin, Man., are expected to seek solace at church services today as they mourn 15 community members who died in a highway crash that also left 10 gravely injured. Fathe...
Jun 18, 2023
Clark criticizes late start for U.S. Open's third round
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Call him a traditionalist, but Wyndham Clark thinks professional golf is better in the daylight. The U.S. Open co-leader criticized NBC's decision to put Saturday's third round in a...
Jun 17, 2023
Nanaimo's Stevie Smith Bike Park to host slopestyle BMX event
NANAIMO - More than 40 riders from Vancouver Island, the US and even Mexico will take part in a freestyle event called Vancouver Island Slopestyle on Saturday, June 17.Organizer and track emcee Nate B...
Jun 17, 2023
Fowler, Clark share U.S. Open lead, major champs chasing them
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rickie Fowler made his biggest birdie when no one expected it with a 70-foot putt. Wyndham Clark responded with a bold play for a birdie on the final hole to catch him Saturday and ...
Jun 17, 2023
Fowler, Clark share U.S. Open lead, major champs chasing them
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rickie Fowler made his biggest birdie when no one expected it with a 70-foot putt. Wyndham Clark responded with a bold play for a birdie on the final hole to catch him Saturday and ...
Jun 17, 2023
Short par-3 15th hole presented many challenges at U.S. Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Country Club features two of the longest par-3 holes in U.S. Open history. On Saturday, it also had the shortest. The 15th hole played at 81 yards, supplanting the s...
Jun 17, 2023