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British navy group: Hijackers have left vessel off UAE coast
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The British navy says the hijackers who boarded a vessel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman have left the targeted ship, without elabor...
Aug 03, 2021
Teoscar Hernandez's three-hit night leads Blue Jays over Cleveland 7-2
TORONTO - All-star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez belted a first-inning, two-run homer and three hits in total to bulldoze the Blue Jays to their fourth win in five games since their Rogers Centre retur...
Aug 03, 2021
Carey, backed by Trump, wins primary for House seat in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A pair of special congressional primaries Tuesday in Ohio could serve as litmus tests for the moods of the Republican and Democratic parties heading into next year's midterm elec...
Aug 03, 2021
Nanaimo's drought officially continues despite rain during August long weekend
NANAIMO - Many areas of Nanaimo felt its first drop of rain in months over the August long weekend, but none fell where it mattered most. The Environment Canada sensor stationed at Nanaimo Airport rec...
Aug 03, 2021
B.C.'s top doctor pushes for vaccinations as COVID-19 cases climb
VICTORIA - As the COVID-19 case count increases in B.C., provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging people to walk in and get vaccinated at clinics that are to be set up around the province....
Aug 03, 2021
Missouri governor pardons gun-waving St. Louis lawyer couple
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced that he made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as ...
Aug 03, 2021
NBC wonders: where are the Olympic viewers this year?
NEW YORK (AP) - For most nights at the Tokyo Olympics, NBC's prime time coverage is drawing about half the audience that the Games had in Rio de Janeiro five years ago. The numbers are sobering: Sunda...
Aug 03, 2021
CFL establishes policy in case any 2021 games are cancelled due to COVID-19 issues
TORONTO - The CFL has established a policy should COVID-19 issues force game cancellations this year. The league didn't stage a 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and teams will resume play with...
Aug 03, 2021
Canadian Tajon Buchanan named to the Gold Cup tournament Best XI
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Canadian international Tajon Buchanan earned another honour for his performance at the Gold Cup on Tuesday when he was named to the tournament's best eleven. The 22-year-old from B...
Aug 03, 2021
Three new officers join Vernon North Okanagan RCMP
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have recruited three experienced officers to the force: Sgt. James Fayle, Cst. Holly Van Woerden and Cst. Joel Kooger.Fayle, who has 20 years or service in the RCMP, spe...
Aug 03, 2021
