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NHL players eager to chase the Cup, but saying 'goodbye' to family isn't easy
Bo Horvat bid an emotional farewell to his wife and newborn son earlier this month. The captain of the Vancouver Canucks then got on a plane and headed west, unsure of when he'll see them ne...
Jul 23, 2020
Toronto's masking bylaws and a Nick Cordero album; The News for July 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 23 ... What...
Jul 23, 2020
Documents reveal doubts on Alberta plans to close, deregulate parks
EDMONTON - Top advisers to Alberta's environment minister were cautious about the government's plans to shrink the province's parks system and made recommendations he didn't follow.An access-to-inform...
Jul 23, 2020
Vehicle hits utility pole in north Nanaimo, shuts down northbound Old Island Highway traffic
NANAIMO - A vehicle veered off-road and toppled a utility pole on the Island Hwy. in north Nanaimo Wednesday night, shutting down northbound traffic.The incident occurred at around 9:10 p.m when polic...
Jul 22, 2020
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
BEIJING - China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet on Thursday in a bold attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet. Tianwen-1 was launched on a...
Jul 22, 2020
Montreal Impact advance at MLS is Back Tournament to face Orlando in round of 16
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Montreal Impact are headed to the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament. The Impact (1-2-0 in Group C play) had their passage to the knockout stage of the World Cup-st...
Jul 22, 2020
AP sources: DAZN won't air MLB show this season
The DAZN streaming network won't air its "MLB ChangeUp" show this season, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity We...
Jul 22, 2020
No need for Roberto Luongo, Whitecaps find backup goalkeeper in Florida
Roberto Luongo was game but the Vancouver Whitecaps found a backup goalkeeper without having to delve into the ranks of retired NHL netminders. The Whitecaps, down to third-string 'keeper Thomas Hasal...
Jul 22, 2020
Province places restrictions on bars, pubs and restaurants as COVID-19 cases steadily rise
NANAIMO - Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry once again cautioned B.C. residents about expanding too far outside their social bubble. She advised people continue to self-isolate and not be lur...
Jul 22, 2020
Proposed B.C. legislation to detain youth who overdose could harm them: doctor
VANCOUVER - Indigenous and civil liberties groups say the British Columbia government failed to consult them before proposing legislation that would force youth under 19 to stay in hospital after...
Jul 22, 2020