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Missiles cause multiple explosions in western Ukrainian city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Witnesses say multiple explosions believed to be caused by missiles struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv early Monday. Lviv and the rest of western Ukraine have been less aff...
Apr 17, 2022
Spieth beats Cantlay with playoff bunker shot to 7 inches
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Thinking he might have a chance for a playoff, Jordan Spieth rolled in a 10-foot birdie on the 18th hole in regulation. He made an even bigger shot at Habour Town's sig...
Apr 17, 2022
For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship
BOSTON (AP) - For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marked the first time since 2019 that they gathered in person on Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to celebrate one of the year's holiest days side b...
Apr 17, 2022
Barnes injures ankle, Raptors lose Game 1 of playoff series 131-111 versus 76ers
PHILADELPHIA - Tyrese Maxey scored 21 of his 38 points in the third quarter Saturday to stuff any Raptors' hopes of a comeback, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Toronto 131-111 in Game 1 of their openi...
Apr 17, 2022
Ottawa's ultimatum to Quebec on caribou is a warning to other provinces, experts say
MONTREAL - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's ultimatum to the Quebec government on caribou protection is a sign Ottawa is losing patience with provinces that aren't upholding their resp...
Apr 17, 2022
Russia strikes Ukraine's big cities, bears down on Mariupol
11KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian forces renewed missile strikes on Kyiv and intensified shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, in an apparent strategy to hobble Ukraine's defenses in prepar...
Apr 17, 2022
Local trampoline and gymnastics athletes show well on provincial stage
NANAIMO - Local gymnasts and trampolinists have raised the bar after a strong showing at BC provincials.Several athletes from VIP Gymsports in Nanaimo had first place finishes.Coach Megan Conway said ...
Apr 17, 2022
Ottawa's ultimatum to Quebec on caribou is a warning to other provinces, experts say
MONTREAL - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's ultimatum to the Quebec government on caribou protection is a sign Ottawa is losing patience with provinces that aren't upholding their resp...
Apr 17, 2022
Clippers win 6-3, take first two games in series versus Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers best players led the way in a 6-3 win over Chilliwack.Sean Donaldson had three goals and Cooper Black made 35 saves as Nanaimo took a 2-0 series lead with a pair of road victori...
Apr 16, 2022
Police arrest suspect in South Carolina mall shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Police have arrested a 22-year-old male in connection with a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina's capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured. Columbia Police...
Apr 16, 2022