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Cornerback Delvin Breaux ready to roar in B.C. Lions debut
SURREY, B.C. - For Delvin Breaux, strapping on the pads for his first game as a B.C. Lion is no big deal. The 32-year-old American cornerback was B.C.'s biggest acquisition in free agency, but an elbo...
Jun 24, 2022
From basketball to track — Arop's success is a message to kids to find right fit
LANGLEY, B.C. - Marco Arop once drew attention on the basketball court for his ability to quickly gobble up so much space on the court with his long strides. The six-foot-four runner planned on playin...
Jun 24, 2022
Quebec's St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus
MONTREAL - Quebec residents streamed into local streets, packed outdoor concert venues and geared up for a weekend of in-person celebrations on Friday as they marked the provincial holiday of St-Jean ...
Jun 24, 2022
Mid Island moth spraying concludes, early morning flyovers leads to complaints
NANAIMO - The Ministry of Forests wrapped up their aerial-spray treatment for an invasive moth species last week, which had some mid-Island residents concerned about the noise and how it'll affect the...
Jun 24, 2022
Vancouver Canucks hire former Panthers GM Dale Tallon as pro scout, senior adviser
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have hired former Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon as a professional scout and senior adviser. The move comes nearly two years afte...
Jun 24, 2022
Sedins, Luongo could get Hockey Hall of Fame call in first year of eligibility
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame will unveil its class of 2022 on Monday. The 2020 edition was finally inducted last November after a year's delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hall decided a...
Jun 24, 2022
Technical issue temporarily stops Canadian Forces Snowbirds from flight performances
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be unable to fly in planned air shows and flypasts until a technical issue is resolved. That means performances next...
Jun 24, 2022
Jays hitting coach Martinez suspended five games for pre-game altercation with umpire
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez five games and fined him an undisclosed amount after his heated argument with umpire Doug Eddings before a game Wednesday. The altercation...
Jun 24, 2022
CF Montréal looking to end slump in showdown with Charlotte FC
MONTREAL - It has been a difficult return to action from the international break for CF Montral. The club dropped its first Major League Soccer game after a three-week hiatus, falling 1-0 to visiting ...
Jun 24, 2022
Ledecky stretches 22-medal record at worlds with 800 title
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win on Friday. Ledecky clocked 8:08.04 to win ...
Jun 24, 2022