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Roughriders, Redblacks end in 22-22 tie after late-game back-and-forth
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders settled for a 22-22 tie after an eventful overtime Thursday night. A 29-yard Brett Lauther field goal for Saskatchewan appeared to be the win...
Aug 08, 2024

Guerrero Jr. extends hit streak to 20 games as Jays hold on to down Orioles 7-6
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in four runs while extending his hit streak to 20 games to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Thursday. Guerrero Jr. finished a single s...
Aug 08, 2024

Ten-man Inter Miami defeats Toronto FC in action-packed Leagues Cup round-of-32 game
FORT LAUDERDALE - Matias Rojas scored twice and Jordi Alba had four assists as defending-champion Inter Miami, despite having a player sent off in the 28th minute, hung on to defeat Toronto FC 4-3 in ...
Aug 08, 2024

Five homes unsafe following Vancouver fires, crane collapse: fire department
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say five homes are unsafe to occupy after a massive fire and crane collapse in the city's Dunbar neighbourhood. The fire department says in a statement that ...
Aug 08, 2024

Five homes unsafe following Vancouver fires, crane collapse: fire department
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say five homes are unsafe to occupy after a massive fire and crane collapse in the city's Dunbar neighbourhood. The fire department says in a statement that ...
Aug 08, 2024

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has ruled it has the authority to hear cases about allegations of online hate speech. The tribunal says provincial human rights laws against public...
Aug 08, 2024

Canada beaten 3-1 by Mexico at CONCACAF Girls U-15 Championship but still moves on
ALAJUELA - Alyssa McLeod scored in a losing cause Thursday as Canada fell 3-1 to Mexico in its final group game at the CONCACAF Girl's U-15 Championship. Both teams had already qualified for the semif...
Aug 08, 2024

'Important part of the arts community:' Nanaimo Fringe Festival returns with 10-day event
NANAIMO - A popular summer staple of music, comedy, and creative performing art is back. The 14 annual Nanaimo Fringe Festival starts on Thursday, Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 18, with both the Port The...
Aug 08, 2024

B.C. fisherman fined $33K for harvesting in 'globally unique' glass-sponge reefs
VANCOUVER - The owner of a commercial halibut vessel in British Columbia has received more than $33,000 in fines for fishing in a marine protected area containing glass sponge reefs unique to the wate...
Aug 08, 2024

B.C. fisherman fined $33K for harvesting in 'globally unique' glass-sponge reefs
VANCOUVER - The owner of a commercial halibut vessel in British Columbia has received more than $33,000 in fines for fishing in a marine protected area containing glass sponge reefs unique to the wate...
Aug 08, 2024