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Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom poised to enter Canadian rugby record book
Canada women's rugby coach Kevin Rouet has named his roster for the Pacific Four Series with veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom poised to enter the Canadian record book. The 33-year-old lock from Uxbridg...
Apr 12, 2024
University of B.C. to add 778 technology seats with $21 million from province
UBC - The University of British Columbia will add 778 more student spaces for technology-related programs over the next six years through a $23-million investment from the provincial government. The u...
Apr 12, 2024
Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A transitional council tasked with choosing Haiti's next prime minister and Cabinet was formally established Friday as gangs tighten their grip on the troubled Caribbean c...
Apr 12, 2024
They call him 'El Zorro:' Matias Coccaro hopes to win new fans at CF Montreal
MONTREAL - When Matias Coccaro left his last team, the fans cried. Now the 26-year-old striker from Uruguay may be destined to become equally popular at CF Montreal after joining in the off-season fro...
Apr 12, 2024
DNA tests show dogs killed B.C. woman, not bear as first thought: coroner's report
VANCOUVER - A woman killed while picking blueberries on a farm east of Vancouver was initially thought to have died in a bear attack in August 2021, but a newly released coroner's report says she was ...
Apr 12, 2024
DNA tests show dogs killed B.C. woman, not bear as first thought: coroner's report
VANCOUVER - A woman killed while picking blueberries on a farm east of Vancouver was initially thought to have died in a bear attack in August 2021, but a newly released coroner's report says she was ...
Apr 12, 2024
McDavid says he will probably miss second straight game as Oilers host Coyotes
Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid said he "probably won't go tonight" as the Oilers practiced Friday before a game against the Arizona Coyotes. McDavid told reporters he doesn't want to miss games, bu...
Apr 12, 2024
Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker still learning and winning under coach Bobby Smyrniotis
Coach Bobby Smyrniotis and captain Kyle Bekker have been a winning combination at Forge FC, with four Canadian Premier League titles to date. The two have known each other close to 20 years with Bekke...
Apr 12, 2024
Ottawa to provide $132 million to help people fleeing civil war in Sudan
OTTAWA - International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen is announcing $132 million in aid for people fleeing Sudan's yearlong civil war. The funding includes $100 million in humanitarian aid for Suda...
Apr 12, 2024
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says
ROME (AP) - Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for a flamboyant and glamorous style, has died at age 83, his company said Friday on Instagram. "Dear Roberto, you may not be physically her...
Apr 12, 2024
