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'The battle isn't won': Next 48 hours crucial in Quebec wildfire fight : Bonnardel
MONTREAL - The next 48 hours will be crucial in Quebec's wildfire fight in northern and western parts of the province, Public Security Minister Franois Bonnardel said Saturday, with authorities hoping...
Jun 10, 2023
Meet and greet: NHL teams, prospects have plenty to talk about at scouting combine
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Adam Fantilli spoke with 11 teams. Leo Carlsson chatted with the same number. Connor Bedard, meanwhile, didn't get specific when asked how many clubs - "a pretty good amount" - quizzed...
Jun 10, 2023
Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in federal prison
WASHINGTON (AP) - Theodore "Ted" Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," has died in federal prison, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Saturday. Kaczynski was found de...
Jun 10, 2023
More than 60 teams set for Nanaimo's Island Swish Summer Start Up tournament
NANAIMO - Youth basketball teams from the Island and Mainland will take to the floor at four different gymnasiums for a huge two-day tournament on June 10 and 11.Organizer Matt Kuzminski said 61 teams...
Jun 10, 2023
Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova in the French Open final for her 3rd trophy in Paris, 4th Slam
PARIS (AP) - Iga Swiatek built a big lead in the French Open final, then overcame a second-set crisis of confidence and a third-set deficit to defeat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday and col...
Jun 10, 2023
Canada adds Colorado defender Moise Bombito to CONCACAF Nations League roster
Canada has called up Colorado Rapids defender Moise Bombito to replace the injured Derek Cornelius at next week's CONCACAF Nations League finals. It marks the first Canadian call-up for the 23-year-ol...
Jun 10, 2023
It's graduation day for the youngest person in Canada to finish a university degree
Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is about to become the youngest person in Canadian history to graduate from university. The 12-year-old is expected to accept her University of Ottawa diploma for a bache...
Jun 10, 2023
Tributes pour in following death of beloved retired Nanaimo prosecutor
NANAIMO - While his gown had been hung up for well over a decade, the death of a highly respected prosecutor caused many eyes to well up across the legal community. Glenn S. Kelt passed away recently ...
Jun 10, 2023
French stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder as injured toddlers remain hospitalized
PARIS (AP) - French judges on Saturday handed preliminary charges of attempted murder to a man suspected of stabbing four young children and two adults in a French Alps park. The suspect is a 31-year-...
Jun 10, 2023
Once 'forgotten,' Oujé-Bougoumou Cree watch nervously as wildfire threatens community
MONTREAL - For Priscilla Bosum, the magnitude of what was happening to her northern Quebec home of Ouj-Bougoumou only sunk in when an evacuation order Tuesday night left her wondering if she and her f...
Jun 10, 2023