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B.C. port employers issue lockout notice in labour dispute with foremen union
VANCOUVER - Ports in British Columbia are waking up to the possibility of another provincewide labour disruption as employers say they will lock out members of the union representing more than 700 for...
Nov 01, 2024
B.C. port employers issue lockout notice in labour dispute with foremen union
VANCOUVER - Ports in British Columbia are waking up to the possibility of another provincewide labour disruption as employers say they will lock out members of the union representing more than 700 for...
Nov 01, 2024
Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to semifinal at Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - Canada's Leylah Fernandez is moving on to the semifinal of the Hong Kong Open following a 6-1, 7-6 (9) win over American Bernarda Pera on Friday. Fernandez, the tournament's third seed, re...
Nov 01, 2024
At least 8 killed in roof collapse at Serbian railway station
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - A concrete roof above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed Friday, killing at least eight people. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic ...
Nov 01, 2024
B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment
A university basketball star on Vancouver Island is speaking out about the treatment she's received as a transgender athlete. Vancouver Island University forward Harriette Mackenzie took to social med...
Nov 01, 2024
Manchester United confirms hiring of Ruben Amorim as manager
Manchester United on Friday hired Ruben Amorim as its sixth permanent manager since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013. The 39-year-old Amorim arrives from Sporting Lisbon, which he led to two Po...
Nov 01, 2024
Hana Wakimoto maintains her lead after the 2nd round of the LPGA Japan tournament
SHIGA, Japan (AP) - Hana Wakimoto shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to maintain her lead after the second round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic. The Japanese player shot a 63 in the opening round and conti...
Nov 01, 2024
Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid
CHIVA, Spain. (AP) - Three days after historic flash floods swept through towns in Spain and killed at least 205 people, the initial shock was giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity...
Nov 01, 2024
Carabins, Thunderbirds among those in action as U Sports football playoffs continue
The defending Vanier Cup-champion Montreal Carabins, the 2023 runner-up UBC Thunderbirds and the undefeated Laurier Golden Hawks are among the U Sports football teams in conference semifinal action th...
Nov 01, 2024
Vince Carter inspired Canadians to new heights, leading to current NBA boom
TORONTO - Ask any Canadian playing in the NBA about Vince Carter and they'll tell you they're there because of him. And there are a lot of them. Carter will have his Toronto Raptors jersey retired in ...
Nov 01, 2024