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New federal electoral districts proposed in Ontario would cut seats in Toronto, north
OTTAWA - The commission responsible for redrawing Ontario's federal electoral map is proposing an overhaul to account for changes in where people live. Under the proposal, Toronto and northern Ontario...
Aug 19, 2022
'The event has been passed down through generations:' Ocean Mile Swim provides all-ages challenge
QUALICUM BEACH - It's a unique test of fitness but all done in the name of fun.The Ocean Mile Swim, put on by the Town of Qualicum Beach and Regional District of Nanaimo will again hit Oceanside water...
Aug 19, 2022
Michigan GOP governor nominee Dixon picks running mate
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon chose former state Rep. Shane Hernandez of Port Huron as her running mate Friday in her bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Gretch...
Aug 19, 2022
Mexico, US collaboration pave way for 2026 World Cup
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Forward Daniela Solis is the personification of an ever-growing connection between soccer in the United States and Mexico - one that's only going to intensify as the 2026 World C...
Aug 19, 2022
Vancouver police investigate three violent stranger attacks in Fairview neighbourhood
Vancouver police are investigating what they call a series of violent stranger assaults in the city's Fairview neighbourhood and trying to establish if the incidents are related. Constable Tania Visin...
Aug 19, 2022
Kobe Bryant's widow says crash photos turned grief to horror
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Vanessa Bryant testified Friday that she only beginning to grieve the loss of her husband basketball star Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna when she was faced with t...
Aug 19, 2022
Kobe Bryant's widow says crash photos turned grief to horror
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Vanessa Bryant testified Friday that she only beginning to grieve the loss of her husband basketball star Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna when she was faced with t...
Aug 19, 2022
Buccaneers look to right the ship in 2022-23 VIJHL season
NANAIMO - After a one win season the Nanaimo Buccaneers are looking for a significant turnaround this upcoming VIJHL campaign.The journey began on Monday, Aug. 15 with the start of main training camp....
Aug 19, 2022
Exercise in 'patience' pays off for Kadri, says winning a factor in joining Flames
Nazem Kadri said the Calgary Flames expressed interest the moment he became an unrestricted free agent, but it was an "elaborate process" before he finally signed on the dotted line on Thursday. "The ...
Aug 19, 2022
Large fire consumes boats, buildings, vehicles at boatyard
MATTAPOISETT, Mass. (AP) - Several boats, buildings and vehicles were destroyed by a large fire at a Massachusetts boatyard Friday. Aerial video taken by WCVB-TV showed several boats and vehicles at t...
Aug 19, 2022