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Djokovic calls for better use of instant replay after Auger-Aliassime's elimination
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is among those calling for instant replay to be used more effectively in the sport after Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from the Cincinnati Open due to...
Aug 18, 2024
Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0
CHICAGO (AP) - Joey Loperfido homered and Bowden Francis threw seven scoreless innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Cubs 1-0 on Sunday. Loperfido's solo shot off Shota Imanaga (9-3) was ...
Aug 18, 2024
Canadian Cory Johnston wins second Elite Series tournament title
WADDINGTON - It wasn't nearly as emphatic as his first, but Canadian Cory Johnston still captured an impressive second Elite Series title Sunday. Johnston, of Cavan, Ont., won the season-ending event ...
Aug 18, 2024
Miette Hot Springs reopens, but wildfire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed
Parks Canada says Miette Hot Springs, a popular feature of Jasper National Park, has reopened as crews continue to fight a wildfire that's keeping the rest of the park closed. Parks Canada issued a st...
Aug 18, 2024
Ukrainian president says push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the daring military incursion into Russia's Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone. It was the first time the president had ...
Aug 18, 2024
Wet weather helps fire fight in B.C.'s south, while the north remains warm and dry
Wet weather is helping firefighters in British Columbia tackle some of the wildfires burning in the south of the province. An update from the BC Wildfire Service says the southern half of the province...
Aug 18, 2024
NightOwls make progress but fall short of playoffs in year three
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will enter season four of their foray into West Coast League baseball looking for their first playoff appearance.The team went 26-28 in 2024, finishing just outside the playoff...
Aug 18, 2024
Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (AP) - One of Russia's most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5 kilometers (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly...
Aug 18, 2024
CFL reinstates Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions
TORONTO - Chad Kelly can return to the Toronto Argonauts. The CFL reinstated the quarterback with conditions Sunday. The announcement comes after the league suspended Kelly on May 7 for Toronto's two ...
Aug 18, 2024
Family duo channelling Mario Kart & cancer victory for Nanaimo soap box derby race
NANAIMO - A new hill marks a new challenge for a new group of 52 brave racers all looking to raise money for a local non-profit.The 2024 Hub City Soap Box Derby runs down Franklyn St. in the downtown ...
Aug 18, 2024