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Groundwater at Eagle Gold mine in Yukon shows high cyanide levels
The Yukon government says groundwater samples at the site where a mine's ore containment facility failed in June "continue to reveal high levels of cyanide." In a written update, the Yukon government ...
Oct 18, 2024
Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6
NEW YORK (AP) - Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the ...
Oct 18, 2024
CF Montreal must finish the job at home to make the MLS playoffs
MONTREAL - Just six weeks ago, CF Montreal was on the brink of collapse. Now Montreal has the perfect chance to exorcise its demons on Saturday. Coined as "Decision Day," the final match day of the Ma...
Oct 18, 2024
Strong winds force cancellation of several Nanaimo-Vancouver ferries
NANAIMO - The first real fall storm of the year is having some adverse effects on travel in the region.BC Ferries announced they've cancelled sailings between Nanaimo's Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay...
Oct 18, 2024
BetMGM cuts under prop bets on NBA players on 2-way or 10-day contracts
LAS VEGAS (AP) - BetMGM Sportsbook, in light of the lifetime banishment of Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, will not take NBA proposition under bets on players on two-way or 10-day contracts. Th...
Oct 18, 2024
BetMGM cuts under prop bets on NBA players on 2-way or 10-day contracts
LAS VEGAS (AP) - BetMGM Sportsbook, in light of the lifetime banishment of Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, will not take NBA proposition under bets on players on two-way or 10-day contracts. Th...
Oct 18, 2024
Fast-moving brush fire in Northern California prompts evacuations in Oakland neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A fast-moving brush fire has prompted an evacuation of an Oakland neighborhood and damaged at least four structures. The fire comes as forecasters have issued red flag warnings fo...
Oct 18, 2024
Lawyer for family members of Pickton's victims wants copy of killer's 'tell all book'
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver lawyer representing families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton says he'll be asking for a copy of a "tell all book" seized from Pickton's cell after he died follow...
Oct 18, 2024
Lawyer for family members of Pickton's victims wants copy of killer's 'tell all book'
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver lawyer representing families of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton says he'll be asking for a copy of a "tell all book" seized from Pickton's cell after he died follow...
Oct 18, 2024
Waterfront dedication site unveiled for Nanaimo’s Lisa Marie Young
NANAIMO - A tree and plaque dedication ceremony during a torrential downpour drew family and friends who've faced infinitely harsher challenges over the past 22-plus years. In partnership between the ...
Oct 18, 2024