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Canadian family stuck in Lebanon anxiously awaits flight options amid Israeli strikes
TORONTO - A Canadian man who is trapped in Lebanon with his family says they are anxiously waiting for seats on a flight out of the country, as a barrage of Israeli airstrikes continues. Jalal Tabaja,...
Oct 04, 2024
Minor early morning earthquake rattles Nanaimo and surrounding area
NANAIMO - Some light sleepers and night owls across the central Island were left a little shaken Friday morning.Earthquakes Canada reports a 3.5 magnitude tremor was recorded at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, O...
Oct 04, 2024
Ovechkin within reach of Gretzky's all-time goal record: 'Incredible what he's doing'
Alex Ovechkin has filled the net through 19 breathtaking NHL seasons. From acrobatic, highlight-reel moments to his patented one-timer every opponent knows is coming - but often can't stop - the colou...
Oct 04, 2024
Tamil golfers unite in chaotic 400some mass scramble event
The Tamil Golfers Association of Canada was founded with the simple goal of getting as many people from their community as possible to try out the sport that they love. More than a dozen of their memb...
Oct 04, 2024
Chelsea Carey eliminated at Grand Slam event after loss to Satsuki Fujisawa
CHARLOTTETOWN - Canada's Chelsea Carey was eliminated at the HearingLife Tour Challenge on Friday morning after dropping a 5-1 decision to Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa. Carey's Winnipeg-based team played ...
Oct 04, 2024
Injuries reported after fire sweeps through century-old building in Old Montreal
MONTREAL - Montreal police are investigating a major fire that broke out early this morning in a century-old building in Old Montreal, leaving at least one person in hospital. Authorities say the fire...
Oct 04, 2024
Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to step into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico. The justices said they will review a ruling by the 5...
Oct 04, 2024
Supreme Court upholds rules on passenger compensation in victory for air travellers
MONTREAL - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for air passengers subjected to delayed flights and damaged luggage on international flights. In a victory for air tra...
Oct 04, 2024
Coeur Mining signs all-stock deal to buy SilverCrest Metals valued at US$1.7B
VANCOUVER - Coeur Mining Inc. has signed a deal to buy SilverCrest Metals Inc. that values the company at about US$1.7 billion. Under the agreement, SilverCrest shareholders will receive 1.6022 Coeur ...
Oct 04, 2024
Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - A British yacht is back in the America's Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Friday. Britannia score...
Oct 04, 2024