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Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Pendrith, Matsuyama right behind
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and lost his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs from thieves who snatched their bag. None of that seemed to bothe...
Aug 15, 2024
Australia's Minjee Lee leads rain-delayed Women's Scottish Open with opening 67
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) - Two-time major champion Minjee Lee of Australia managed a strong wind and caught a break with rare sunshine in a wet Scottish summer with a 5-under 67 on Thursday for a one-sho...
Aug 15, 2024
Ottawa Rapid FC unveiled as city's Northern Super League team
OTTAWA - The Northern Super League team in the nation's capital will be known as Ottawa Rapid FC. The Canadian professional women's soccer team revealed its name and logo Thursday at TD Place, where t...
Aug 15, 2024
The costs of a Metro Vancouver SkyTrain extension jump by $1.9B and it's a year late
SURREY, B.C. - The total cost of building the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension in Metro Vancouver has soared by $2 billion and the project has been delayed for a year. The Transportation Ministry say...
Aug 15, 2024
US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
NEW YORK (AP) - A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro,...
Aug 15, 2024
Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions o...
Aug 15, 2024
Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo
OTTAWA - Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York. Global Affairs Canada says the five-bedroom condo was listed today at over $13 million...
Aug 15, 2024
B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down
VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says a ...
Aug 15, 2024
B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down
VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says a ...
Aug 15, 2024
Tenant advocate decries 'troubling' ruling that let landlord hike rent by 27 per cent
VANCOUVER - A legal advocate for tenants says the B.C. government should take swift action to get rid of a regulation allowing landlords to apply for rent increases far bigger than otherwise allowed. ...
Aug 15, 2024