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B.C. underwater microphones aim to protect whales from ship strikes: Ocean Wise
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver-based non-profit Ocean Wise says underwater microphones will be used to help protect whales from collisions with ships off British Columbia's coast. A statement from the grou...
Apr 06, 2024
Namestnikov has a goal and two assists as Jets beat Wild 4-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Vladislav Namestnikov had a goal and two assists, linemate Alex Iafallo a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday. Kyle Connor and Morg...
Apr 06, 2024
RCMP in Coquitlam, B.C., search for vehicle submerged in Fraser River
COQUITLAM, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver say an underwater recovery team is working to locate a vehicle submerged in the Fraser River and determine whether it was occupied. Coquitlam RCMP say they ...
Apr 06, 2024
A close ally of populist prime minister tops a pro-Western diplomat to become Slovakia’s president
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) - A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana aputov, the country's first fe...
Apr 06, 2024
Canadian women rally to defeat Brazil in penalty shootout at SheBelieves Cup
ATLANTA - Canada defeated Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the SheBelieves Cup after the game finished knotted at 1-1 after 90 minutes Saturday. It was a second straight shootout for the Canadians,...
Apr 06, 2024
Nova Scotia premier joins calls for meeting with Trudeau about carbon pricing
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premier has joined a call from leaders across the country asking for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss carbon pricing. Tim Housto...
Apr 06, 2024
Quebec's Les Supremes three-peat at world synchronized skating championship
ZAGREB, Croatia - Les Supremes of Saint-Leonard, Que., became the first synchronized skating team win a third straight world championship Saturday. Les Supremes ranked first in both the short program ...
Apr 06, 2024
MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt
ATLANTA (AP) - Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, an MRI revealed Saturday, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in d...
Apr 06, 2024
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest calls on Canada's leaders to promote civility
QUEBEC - Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest is concerned about what he says has been a rise in incivility across Canada. In an open letter he co-signed with former mayors, senators, artists and busine...
Apr 06, 2024
South Carolina women's hoops coach Dawn Staley says transgender athletes should be allowed to play
CLEVELAND (AP) - South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley said Saturday that she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports. Staley was asked at the news c...
Apr 06, 2024
