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Sajjan says Liberals might reverse foreign-aid drop if economy bounces back
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan says his government might boost foreign aid spending if the Canadian economy rebounds after criticism over a drop in development funding that ...
Apr 07, 2023
Clippers grab series lead after 5-2 win in Game 5 over Langley
NANAIMO - The Clippers never trailed in a 5-2 victory over the Langley Rivermen in the fifth game of their first round playoff series.Kai Daniells scored a power play goal in the first period but Reil...
Apr 06, 2023
Demko earns third career shutout, Canucks blank struggling Blackhawks 3-0
VANCOUVER - Thatcher Demko stopped all 33 shots he faced and collected his first shutout of the season as the Vancouver Canucks blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Thursday. It was the first time si...
Apr 06, 2023
China sanctions Reagan library, others over Tsai's US trip
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China is imposing sanctions against the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and other U.S.- and Asian-based organizations in retaliation for the closely watched meeting this week ...
Apr 06, 2023
Lyon solid in goal as Florida beats Ottawa 7-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Alex Lyon set a franchise record for saves in a regulation game and Aleksander Barkov scored twice as the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Thursday night for their...
Apr 06, 2023
David Pastrnak scores in OT, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 2-1
BOSTON (AP) - David Pastrnak scored his 57th goal of the season at 2:30 of overtime to give the history-chasing Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Pastrnak bla...
Apr 06, 2023
Joel Armia's hat trick helps Canadiens down short-handed Capitals 6-2
MONTREAL - Joel Armia scored his second career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens grabbed a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Nick Suzuki, Brendan Gallagher and Mike Hoffman also sco...
Apr 06, 2023
Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka shared the lead Thursday in the Masters, and that's about all they had in common. Not the way they started their rounds at Augusta National. Certainly no...
Apr 06, 2023
Easter rains across central Island hoped to dampen concerns of active fire season
NANAIMO - Forecasted downpours over the coming Easter long weekend are being watched closely by those preparing for the upcoming fire season.While an exact summer forecast is still about a week out, t...
Apr 06, 2023
Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge
VANCOUVER - The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient's right to pay for private medical care says a decision by Canada's top court not to hear an appeal means long wait times have been "for...
Apr 06, 2023