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Enhanced ComiCon event takes over Nanaimo mall
NANAIMO - Following a widely successful event last year following a pandemic hiatus, the Curious ComiCon 2023 is back in Nanaimo for its sixth year. The all-age, free event is being hosted again by Cu...
May 6, 2023
Canadian politicians offer congratulations to King Charles on Coronation Day
The coronation of King Charles III took place early Saturday morning in London's historic Westminster Abbey, prompting well-wishes from across Canada. Here's what people had to say: "Today, we ring in...
May 6, 2023
King Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III is being crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions, at a time when the monarchy faces an uncertain future. The monarch traveled to...
May 6, 2023
Trudeau, Simon arrive at coronation along with other Canadian dignitaries
LONDON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and their spouses are among the Canadian delegation who have entered Westminster Abbey to witness the coronation of King Charles III. The C...
May 6, 2023
'A feast for the eyes': Canadians prepare to celebrate King's coronation
People across Canada are preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III this weekend, the first coronation in seven decades, with watch parties, commemorative pins and public events. The co...
May 6, 2023
Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country ...
May 6, 2023
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank raid
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians during a military raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A local armed group said the pa...
May 6, 2023
Evacuation alerts expanded as floodwaters rise on some B.C. rivers, creeks
Hundreds of residents in British Columbia's southern and central Interior have been warned they may have to leave quickly if floodwaters move in. Flood warnings, watches and advisories cover about hal...
May 6, 2023
Hakstol, Montgomery, Ruff nominated for Jack Adams Award as NHL's best head coach
NEW YORK - Seattle's Dave Hakstol, Boston's Jim Montgomery and New Jersey's Lindy Ruff have been named the finalists for the Jack Adams Award. The Adams is presented to the NHL head coach who has "con...
May 5, 2023
Hurricanes top Devils, go up 2-0 in 2nd-round playoff series
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice in a roughly 2 1/2-minute span during Carolina's four-goal second period, Frederik Andersen stopped 28 shots and the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey...
May 5, 2023