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RCMP say man and woman killed as fire sweeps through North Vancouver home
VANCOUVER - Two people have died in a house fire in North Vancouver. A statement from North Vancouver RCMP says the blaze engulfed the single-family home at about 3 a.m. Thursday. Several people escap...
Feb 9, 2023
Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in trade with Blues
The New York Rangers have acquired All-Star Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues, a trade that answers a recent move made by a rival and sets the stage for more to come before the March 3 deadl...
Feb 9, 2023
'It's bringing the hype to the community:' Snuneymuxw First Nation ready for major sporting showcase
NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation is gearing up to host the Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) for the first time in eight years.JANT is an annual basketball tournament dating back to 1960, showcasin...
Feb 9, 2023
Justice minister says federal government giving bail reform 'serious consideration'
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving "serious consideration" to reforming Canada's bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes. Provincial premiers unanimousl...
Feb 9, 2023
Maple Leafs place goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old was nursing an ankle problem late last month, but was scheduled to...
Feb 9, 2023
Canada may fast-track immigration applications from people in earthquake zone
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says Canada may fast-track applications to come to Canada from people in the earthquake zones of Turkey and Syria. Two major earthquakes rocked southwestern T...
Feb 9, 2023
Toronto Arrows sign former Super Rugby centre Tautalatasi Tasi for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have added Super Rugby experience in the form of centre Tautalatasi Tasi for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealand-born, Australian-raised back played in Jap...
Feb 9, 2023
Toronto woman mourns family killed by devastating earthquake in Syria
TORONTO - A Toronto woman says she's devastated after seven members of her family were killed in the massive earthquake that hit parts of Syria and Turkey earlier this week. Aya Hammoud, who came to C...
Feb 9, 2023
Nicaragua frees 222 opponents, sends them to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to Washington on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
Feb 9, 2023
Athletics Canada declines to field team at Summer World University Games in China
OTTAWA - Citing the financial burden and location of the event, Athletics Canada said Thursday that it won't be sending a team to the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The dec...
Feb 9, 2023