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Andreescu through to semifinals at Libema Open with win over Osaka
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canada's Bianca Andreescu continued her comeback from injury with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) win over former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan in quarterfinal action Friday at the Libema Op...
Jun 14, 2024
Canada to host G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., next June
OTTAWA - Canada says it will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The announcement comes as this year's leaders' meeting continues in Apulia, Italy. The member countries -...
Jun 14, 2024
Justice Department won't prosecute Garland for contempt, says refusal to provide audio wasn't crime
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department says Attorney General Merrick Garland will not be prosecuted for contempt of Congress after refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden's interview in h...
Jun 14, 2024
B.C. establishes largest provincial park in a decade to protect threatened caribou
VICTORIA - A major provincial park expansion will create a protection zone of almost 2,000 square kilometres for caribou and other species in northeastern British Columbia. The Ministry of Environment...
Jun 14, 2024
B.C. establishes largest provincial park in a decade to protect threatened caribou
VICTORIA - A major provincial park expansion will create a protection zone of almost 2,000 square kilometres for caribou and other species in northeastern British Columbia. The Ministry of Environment...
Jun 14, 2024
NFL veteran Christian Covington a 'perfect addition' to B.C. Lions roster
VANCOUVER - Christian Covington probably could have finagled his way out of making an appearance in the B.C. Lions' rookie talent show. After all, he isn't exactly new to professional football. The 30...
Jun 14, 2024
Veteran cornerback Jamal Peters resumes practising with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Jamal Peters could return just in time to face the buzz saw that is Shawn Bane Jr. The veteran cornerback resumed practising this week with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He missed their season-o...
Jun 14, 2024
US cricket team advances to second round in Twenty20 World Cup debut at Pakistan's expense
LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) - The United States cricket team qualified for the second round in its Twenty20 World Cup debut after its last group game against Ireland was washed out on Friday. Rain meant the...
Jun 14, 2024
NDP says it's considering options about support for much-criticized Senate porn bill
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats won't state their position on a bill that seeks to keep minors from accessing sexually explicit material online. The legislation proposes requiring websites like Pornhub...
Jun 14, 2024
Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event
LONDON (AP) - The Princess of Wales said Friday she is "making good progress" in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III 's ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate's first public ap...
Jun 14, 2024
