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Vernon Vipers veteran gets recognition from BCHL
After being named the first star in back-to-back games last week, Vernon Vipers forward Luke Pakulak is getting his just rewards.The 6'5, 215-pound winger from Surrey was named the BC Hockey League's ...
Oct 18, 2023
As Canada evacuates citizens in Israel, some Israeli-Canadians don't want to leave
MONTREAL - As Shawna Goodman-Sone spoke to a reporter from a suburb of Tel-Aviv Wednesday, she had to end the call abruptly and seek refuge in her home's safe room as an air raid warning went off. Bef...
Oct 18, 2023
Canada beats Slovenia, advances to quarterfinals at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada improved to 7-0 and clinched a quarterfinal spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-5 win over Slovenia on Wednesday. Skip Felix Asselin and his...
Oct 18, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars sign Canadian Rourke to their active roster
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Canadian Nathan Rourke has been elevated to the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster. The NFL team announced Wednesday it had signed the Victoria native from the practice squad to t...
Oct 18, 2023
Canada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief
OTTAWA - The United Nations human-rights chief says Canada can boost its chances of joining the council that monitors freedom around the world by better following up on the pledges it makes at home an...
Oct 18, 2023
First atmospheric river of fall deluges parts of B.C. south coast, southern Interior
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's south coast is weathering its first atmospheric river of the fall and the province's Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness says residents should prepare...
Oct 18, 2023
Stampeders looking to make CFL playoffs for an 18 straight season
It's been a difficult year for the Calgary Stampeders but they're still in control of reaching the CFL playoffs for an 18th straight season. Calgary (5-11) is currently fourth in the West Division, ju...
Oct 18, 2023
GOP's Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who refus...
Oct 18, 2023
Trial of former RCMP intelligence official paused, expected to resume next week
OTTAWA - The trial of a former RCMP intelligence official accused of disclosing secrets is on hold until next week while an issue is sorted out. Details of the matter in the Ontario Superior Court cas...
Oct 18, 2023
A list of Manitoba's new cabinet ministers
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's new premier and his cabinet have been sworn in. The premier's executive council will have 15 ministers: Wab Kinew: premier, minister of intergovernmental affairs and internationa...
Oct 18, 2023

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