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Tornado emergency issued for Little Rock and nearby areas
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for Little Rock and surrounding areas, warning that 350,000 are in danger from a "confirmed large and destructive torn...
Mar 31, 2023
Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to entry-level contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract. The contract begins next season. Dobes also signed an American Hockey League contract to finish the ...
Mar 31, 2023
Romania: Andrew Tate to leave jail, put under house arrest
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his...
Mar 31, 2023
Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear Pride warm-up jersey: coach
VANCOUVER - Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday. Tocchet says he respects the decision the ...
Mar 31, 2023
Canucks sign goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to entry-level contract
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie prospect Nikita Tolopilo to a two-year, entry-level contract. Tolopilo, a 22-year-old from Minsk, Belarus, had a .924 save percentage, a 2.10 goals...
Mar 31, 2023
Culture, higher standard play role in continued success of Canadian women's swimming
The Canadian women's swimming team has been among the best in the world over the last several years, powered by the likes of Penny Oleksiak, Kylie Masse, Maggie Mac Neil and teen phenom Summer McIntos...
Mar 31, 2023
Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - A former Liberal cabinet minister who has been sitting in British Columbia's legislature as an Independent is the new leader of the provincial Conservatives. John Rustad, the member of the ...
Mar 31, 2023
Roughriders sign former NFL defensive back Rashard Robinson
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Rashard Robinson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robinson, a 27-year-old from Pompano Beach, Fla., played five seasons in th...
Mar 31, 2023
Canada women renew rugby rivalry with U.S. as Pacific Four Series opens in Madrid
After a lopsided 66-7 win over No. 13 South Africa last weekend in their first outing since the Rugby World Cup in November, the fourth-ranked Canadian women expect a stiffer test Saturday against the...
Mar 31, 2023
Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision in Harewood
NANAIMO - A 23-year-old motorcyclist was left seriously injured and remains in hospital after a crash Thursday evening.Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Fifth St. and Howard Ave. ...
Mar 31, 2023