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Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital. Victoria police say officers were called this morning...
Apr 09, 2025

'One more box to check': Penn State looking to finish improbable story at Frozen Four
Guy Gadowsky and his team were in big trouble. Penn State men's hockey program had just started its conference schedule with nine straight defeats. Some games were close. Others weren't. Despite that ...
Apr 09, 2025

Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist
RICHMOND - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist. Speaking to re...
Apr 09, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram gets injection for ankle sprain
TORONTO - Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its recovery from a sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram got a platelet-rich plasma shot on Tuesd...
Apr 09, 2025

B.C. invests $100m over two years in rebate program for heat pumps in more homes
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government says it is spending $100 million over two years to expand its rebate program, hoping to install more than 8,000 heat pumps to homes across the province. Energy...
Apr 09, 2025

Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue
MONTREAL - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one cou...
Apr 09, 2025

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise ...
Apr 09, 2025

Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact
VANCOUVER - Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary t...
Apr 09, 2025

Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY - A Vancouver police sergeant who also taught at B.C. universities has admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages he sent to fellow officers an...
Apr 09, 2025

Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge
OTTAWA - Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. David MacKinnon and Aris ...
Apr 09, 2025

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