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'It's just kind of shocking almost:' Nanaimo server reunited with lost wallet, containing $1,000 cash
NANAIMO - It's proof positive good people still exist.A late-evening shopping trip to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, Sept. 28, for Chelsea Rhynold and her roommate turned into a frantic search for her wallet ...
Oct 10, 2022
Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats
OTTAWA - The Embassy of Israel in Ottawa says it feels at risk of violence after nearly three years of pushing Global Affairs Canada to increase its security. It is exceptionally rare for embassies an...
Oct 10, 2022
Calgary returns of Gaudreau and Tkachuk among must-see games this NHL season
Fans and players always circle games to look forward to when the NHL schedule comes out every off-season. Whether it's rivalry matchups, stars returning to their former homes or marquee showcases, the...
Oct 10, 2022
Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture
When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small community of Clearwater in British Columbia's North Thompson River valley, the issues were simple, to say the least. "It was, 'Are you g...
Oct 10, 2022
Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in earl...
Oct 10, 2022
Explosions rock central Kyiv in apparent missile strikes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Two explosions rocked Kyiv early Monday following months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitchko reported explosions in the city's Shevchenko distri...
Oct 09, 2022
Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour in her 246th attempt
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - Jodi Ewart Shadoff is finally an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th start, closing with a 1-under 71 in a nervy final round Sunday for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Champ...
Oct 09, 2022
Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuff
NEW YORK (AP) - San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove had his ears searched by an umpire for illegal sticky substances at the behest of Mets manager Buck Showalter in the middle of the sixth inning of...
Oct 09, 2022
Golf roundup: Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour
CAMARILLO, Calif. - Jodi Ewart Shadoff of England is an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th attempt, closing with a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Championship on Sunday. Ewart Shado...
Oct 09, 2022
Tom Kim wins in Vegas as Cantlay falls apart on final hole
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tom Kim closed with a 5-under 67 and completed a bogey-free week in Las Vegas to win the Shriners Children's Open when Patrick Cantlay fell apart on the final hole Sunday. Kim became ...
Oct 09, 2022