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Toronto Raptors put Champagnie — Julian, not Justin — through pre-draft paces
TORONTO - Julian Champagnie has seen the rigours an NBA season first-hand from his twin brother Justin, and so has no illusions about playing basketball on the game's biggest stage. "I definitely have...
Jun 08, 2022
Royals' bats awaken in 8-4 win over Blue Jays to avoid sweep
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - MJ Melendez and Emmanuel Rivera drove in two runs apiece, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Wednesday to end a three-game losing stre...
Jun 08, 2022
Mexican megachurch leader gets more than 16 years for abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The leader of La Luz del Mundo church has been sentenced to 16 years and eight months in a California prison for sexually abusing three girls. Naasn Joaqun Garca was sentenced Wedne...
Jun 08, 2022
CFJC Midday - New cross country trails opening in Sun Peaks this summer; SPRTA maintaining and developing trails to improve riding opportunities
Sun Peaks Recreational Train Association President Sam Loxton talks about SPRTA's plans for this year and gives us a look at the new summer riding opportunities. Find out how you can get involved and ...
Jun 08, 2022
Duvernay-Tardif putting NFL career on hold to do his residency
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is putting his NFL career on hold once again. Duvernay-Tardif told The Canadian Press on Wednesday he has received four contract offers from NFL clubs - he wouldn't di...
Jun 08, 2022
Cariboo rivers upgraded to flood watch stage; North Thompson remains at high streamflow advisory
QUESNEL, B.C. - The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has upgraded rivers in the Cariboo Mountain region to flood watch stage. That includes the Horsefly River and Quesnel River and other west-flowin...
Jun 08, 2022
Brookings places retired general on leave amid FBI probe
The prestigious Brookings Institution placed its president, retired four-star Marine Gen. John Allen, on administrative leave Wednesday amid a federal investigation into his role in an illegal lobbyin...
Jun 08, 2022
High streamflow advisory issued for areas along B.C.'s lower Fraser River
QUESNEL, B.C. - Increasing snowmelt and wet weather have led to a high streamflow advisory for several communities in British Columbia along the lower Fraser River. The River Forecast Centre says the ...
Jun 08, 2022
Conservatives say leadership vote won't be delayed after 'many new members' signed up
OTTAWA - Conservative leadership chair Ian Brodie says he doesn't see any scenario in which the race could be delayed, even as party faithful fret over the long wait to certify memberships. Brodie say...
Jun 08, 2022
RBC Canadian Open: 5 Things To Know
TORONTO - The RBC Canadian Open tees off at St. George's Golf and Country Club on Thursday morning. It's the first time the men's national golf championship has been held since 2019 due to the COVID-1...
Jun 08, 2022
