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Croatia star Luka Modric becomes the oldest goal-scorer at a European Championship
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Croatia veteran Luka Modric has scored against Italy to become the oldest goal-scorer ever at a European Championship. Modric, who is 38 years, 289 days old, claimed the openin...
Jun 24, 2024

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit Monday to block Louisiana's new law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, a measure they c...
Jun 24, 2024

1000 Ways to Heal: Chilcotin
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
Jun 24, 2024

B.C. Ombudsperson finds 'systemic mismanagement' in hiring at public service agency
VICTORIA - B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says dozens of public service jobs meant to help develop the careers of public servants wrongfully went to government appointees over a 10-year period. In a rep...
Jun 24, 2024

Canada's Olympic golf team complete as Henderson, Sharp join squad
CALGARY - A busy summer schedule for Brooke Henderson will include two high-profile events where she'll proudly represent her home country. After competing at the 50th playing of the CPKC Women's Open...
Jun 24, 2024

US is expected to send Ukraine $150 million more in munitions to fight off Russia's attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is expected to announce Tuesday it is sending an additional $150 million in critically needed munitions to Ukraine, as Russia accuses Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munition...
Jun 24, 2024

Canadians Diallo, Galarneau advance to second round of Wimbledon qualifying
LONDON - Canadians Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau moved to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying with wins Monday at the All England Club. The 22-year-old Diallo, from Montreal, posted a 6-7 (...
Jun 24, 2024

Canada's population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple
OTTAWA - New projections by Statistics Canada suggest the nation's population could reach 63 million by 2073, with the number of people aged 85 or older set to triple. The agency says migration will b...
Jun 24, 2024

2024 Music in the Park lineup unveiled
KAMLOOPS - The lineup for Music in the Park 2024 in Kamloops has been unveiled. The 30th edition of the free, nightly summer concert season at Riverside Park in July and August, supported by the City ...
Jun 24, 2024

No changes promised to outdated tobacco law despite unflattering internal review
OTTAWA - An internal review of anti-tobacco legislation indicates the federal approach to curbing nicotine use in Canada isn't working, but the group Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the Libera...
Jun 24, 2024

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