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Canada's Raonic beats Kecmanovic for first ATP Tour win in almost two years
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 at the Libema Open for his first ATP Tour match victory in nearly two years. Raonic, from Thornhill, ...
Jun 12, 2023
Several illegally caught salmon near Nanaimo results in $4K fine
NANAIMO - A fishing outing with friends was a costly one for a man who took responsibility for breaking a pair of federal fisheries regulations.Ken Hsien Lin was operating a boat on Jan. 25, 2023, off...
Jun 12, 2023
Glencore makes offer for the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources
VANCOUVER - Swiss company Glencore it has made an offer to buy the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources Ltd. The company said in a statement Monday it would pay cash for the assets, but did not...
Jun 12, 2023
Nick Taylor's victory at RBC Canadian Open 'monumental' on multiple levels
Nick Taylor tossed his putter having realized what he had accomplished. That moment on Sunday was followed by thunderous cheers and jumping from the fans at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, w...
Jun 12, 2023
Vancouver family who lost son to overdose donates $20 million to recovery centre
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver family known for its philanthropy is making a $20 million donation to a British Columbia substance use treatment centre in memory of their adult son and brother who died of an ...
Jun 12, 2023
Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-Italian leader, dies at 86
ROME (AP) - Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died, Italian me...
Jun 12, 2023
Climate researchers urge preparation for future fires : In The News for June 12
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 12, 2023
Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires
A battalion of nearly 350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Quebec to help their Canadian counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season. One hund...
Jun 12, 2023
Roughriders edge Elks 17-13 in season-opening road win
EDMONTON - Brett Lauther kicked three field goals as the Saskatchewan Roughriders opened the CFL regular season with an unlikely 17-13 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. The Roughriders' defenc...
Jun 11, 2023
Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing
TORONTO - Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Bri...
Jun 11, 2023