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'Trying to do this with very scarce resources:' City investigating costs to expand Nanaimo CSO program
NANAIMO - The City is eyeing the expansion of its ambitious safety plans for the downtown, however the cost of potential upgrades remains to be seen.Councillors were presented results from an independ...
Apr 29, 2024
Toronto's Nurse, Montreal's Desbiens, Boston's Brandt named PWHL stars of the week
Toronto centre Sarah Nurse, Montreal goaltender Ann-Rene Desbiens and Boston centre Hannah Brandt have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. Nurse recorded her f...
Apr 29, 2024
Elks head coach/GM Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft
Chris Jones says he has fielded offers for some of his 2024 CFL draft picks, but hasn't found one to his liking. However, the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager is keeping an open mind up to...
Apr 29, 2024
U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 ...
Apr 29, 2024
Four players on Toronto Blue Jays injured list inch toward recovery
TORONTO - Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays' injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage before Toronto hosted the...
Apr 29, 2024
Québec solidaire party co-spokesperson resigns only months into the job
QUEBEC - The co-spokesperson of Quebec's second-largest opposition party has resigned only months into the job. milise Lessard-Therrien says the four months she spent as the public face of Qubec solid...
Apr 29, 2024
Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck's coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vzina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday. They also know their elite goaltender deserves more help in front of him if the ...
Apr 29, 2024
Bill creating new oversight body to track reconciliation efforts poised to become law
OTTAWA - Legislation to create new oversight body tracking Canada's reconciliation efforts has passed a final vote in Parliament. The House of Commons unanimously agreed to adopt a final version of th...
Apr 29, 2024
Sadie the Chihuahua looking to get back into fighting shape
NANAIMO - If you're looking for the perfect cuddle bug, look no further than Sadie.Sadie is a seven-year-old chocolate Chihuahua who is looking for a forever home to help her complete her weight loss ...
Apr 29, 2024
Sikh rally in Toronto with multi-party support prompts India diplomatic rebuke
OTTAWA - India has summoned Canada's envoy in New Delhi following a large Sikh rally in Toronto attended by all three major federal party leaders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Conservative Lea...
Apr 29, 2024