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Raptors' coach Nurse looking for more consistency this season from "unique" Boucher
VICTORIA - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Chris Boucher is one of the NBA's most unique players. He can sprint out to block three-point shots, stretching his seven-foot-four wingspan like Inspe...
Sep 28, 2022
Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP
OTTAWA - Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of the online group "Diagolon," has been arrested in Nova Scotia on charges related to an allegation of assault in Saskatchewan from last year. The Nova Scotia R...
Sep 28, 2022
Judge Watch: Boone moves Yankees slugger to DH spot as he tries for homer No. 61
TORONTO - With the American League East title in the bag, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has more flexibility to tinker with his lineup and get players rested ahead of the post-season. Some of his regula...
Sep 28, 2022
Group questions Vernon candidates on critical issues
A local non-profit organization is finding out where the candidates stand on critical community issues just weeks away from the Oct. 15 civic elections.The Community Foundation North Okanagan has issu...
Sep 28, 2022
CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier says...
Sep 28, 2022
Newfoundland fishers face livelihood questions after Fiona storm damage
ROSE BLANCHE-HARBOUR LE COU, N.L. - Colourful fishing stages bobbed in the water by Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou Tuesday as Cliff Bateman watched from his property. Days earlier, the picturesque buildi...
Sep 28, 2022
Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes
CALGARY - A family doctor in Calgary has filed a human rights complaint over Ottawa's decision to no longer require masks on airplanes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federal government has ann...
Sep 28, 2022
Canada's lack of Indo-Pacific strategy leaves business in the dark: book
OTTAWA - Business leaders and former diplomats are pushing the Trudeau government to finally release its long-awaited strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. A new book urges the Liberals to outline its...
Sep 28, 2022
Canada advances to Para Hockey Cup final with 4-1 win over Czechs
OSTRAVA, Czechia - Canada reached the final of the International Para Hockey Cup with a 4-1 semifinal win over the host Czechs on Wednesday. The Canadians will face the United States for gold Friday i...
Sep 28, 2022
B.C. cabinet minister Melanie Mark resigns and takes medical leave
VICTORIA - British Columbia cabinet minister Melanie Mark has resigned her portfolio to go on medical leave. A statement from Premier John Horgan says Mark advised him Wednesday that she would be taki...
Sep 28, 2022
