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One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men
One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old Americ...
May 13, 2025
José Mujica, Uruguay’s humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Former Uruguayan President Jos Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated...
May 13, 2025
Toronto FC coach says the best is yet to come for Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen
TORONTO - It's been an uphill battle for striker Ola Brynhildsen since joining Toronto FC. Short on game fitness when he arrived in mid-February on a 12-month loan from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, the 2...
May 13, 2025
Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules
VICTORIA - The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable." The conclusion comes ...
May 13, 2025
Vernon's Canada Day celebrations to be without light show
There won't be any light shows over Vernon to mark Canada Day this year.At the regular meeting Monday, May 12, Vernon City Council heard from the organization that runs the nation's birthday celebrati...
May 13, 2025
Edmonton Oilers look to finish off Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5
EDMONTON - If the Edmonton Oilers replicate their most complete playoff game this season, their coach says they'll be hard to beat. The Oilers aim to close out their second-round series against the Ve...
May 13, 2025
Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem
MONTREAL - The Bloc Qubcois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she's evaluating her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgag...
May 13, 2025
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER - Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick off their CFL season next month. The Lions announced Tuesday that the award-winning musician, producer and actor will p...
May 13, 2025
Quebecer who stabbed to death mother and a neighbour found not criminally responsible
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who killed his mother and a neighbour in a suburb west of Montreal last year has been found not criminally responsible for the crimes. A Superior Court judge made the decision ...
May 13, 2025
Knox Mountain Park access restricted for hill climb event this weekend
Kelowna's Knox Mountain Park will see several closures this weekend as the long-running Knox Mountain Hill Climb event takes over the area.The race takes place Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, bu...
May 13, 2025
