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US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (AP) - The U.S. government seized a mega yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch with close ties to the Russian president on Monday, the first in the government's sanctions enforc...
Apr 04, 2022
Survey suggests Canadians becoming more divided over COVID-19, politics
REGINA - A new survey suggests more Canadians are becoming divided, with some saying issues have led them to reduce contact with friends or family. The national phone survey by the Canadian Hub for Ap...
Apr 04, 2022
McDavid, Oilers extend streaks in 6-1 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 13 games, Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th goal of the season, and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth str...
Apr 03, 2022
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek second term
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced she will not seek second term. Lam made the announcement Monday at a news conference. Her successor will be picked in May. The Associated Pre...
Apr 03, 2022
Ex-treasury minister wins Costa Rica's presidency in runoff
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - A former Costa Rican finance minister beat one of the country's former presidents in a presidential runoff election Sunday, according to preliminary results from the vote t...
Apr 03, 2022
Golden Knights edge Canucks 3-2 in overtime, extend win streak to five games
VANCOUVER - Shea Theodore scored 2:05 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights eked out a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and assist, and Alex Pietrang...
Apr 03, 2022
Up to 100 mm of rain and strong winds in the forecast for parts of British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast for several parts of British Columbia as winter melts into spring. Environment Canada says up to 100 millimetres of rain is expected in West Vancouv...
Apr 03, 2022
Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn't be tears. The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute...
Apr 03, 2022
Spaun takes Texas Open for first PGA win, first trip to Masters
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event - and his first trip to the Masters - by firing a final-round 69 at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday. In his 147th PGA Tour start, Spaun survi...
Apr 03, 2022
B.C. police watchdog investigating after a man's death in Campbell River
SURREY, B.C. - The province's police watchdog is investigating a man's death in Campbell River, B.C. A news release Sunday from the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia says police re...
Apr 03, 2022
