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Langeliers's ninth-inning homer lifts lowly Athletics over Blue Jays 5-4
TORONTO - Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead ninth-inning homer as the Athletics edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday to snap Oakland's eight-game losing skid. JJ Bleday had a two-run homer in the fi...
Jun 23, 2023
Stampeders host Roughriders and chase first home win of 2023 season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders need their young receivers to help get the job done on offence Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Veteran slotback Reggie Begelton and wide receiver Tyson ...
Jun 23, 2023
SOUND OFF: Unveiling the illusion of economic progress under the NDP
ASSESSING BRITISH COLUMBIA'S ECONOMY in my capacity as BC United Shadow Minister for Jobs, Small Business & Economic Development, it's clear that under Premier David Eby's leadership, we are heade...
Jun 23, 2023
Sen. Victor Oh says Chinese Canadians need to fundraise to sue 'messy reporters'
OTTAWA - A Canadian senator said he wants Chinese Canadians to set up a national foundation that would focus on raising money to fund lawsuits against "messy reporters" and politicians who "try to sme...
Jun 23, 2023
Schneider: No timeframe for Alek Manoah's return to Blue Jays rotation
TORONTO - There's no firm date for pitcher Alek Manoah's return to the Blue Jays starting rotation. Toronto manager John Schneider says that Manoah has been making progress in his minor-league stint. ...
Jun 23, 2023
Highway 4 on Vancouver Island reopening after wildfire closure
VICTORIA - A key highway that connects communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island is partially reopening Friday afternoon, after being closed for more than two weeks due to a wildfire that sent...
Jun 23, 2023
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says rece...
Jun 23, 2023
Canada's Gabriel Diallo rising up the rankings, ready for Wimbledon qualifiers
At six foot eight with a long wingspan to match, Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo can be a handful for his opponents. The 21-year-old has made big strides as he continues his first full season as...
Jun 23, 2023
Gayle Force: Cricket great Chris Gayle to throw opening pitch at Blue Jays game
TORONTO - The Universe Boss is embracing his role as an ambassador for the sport of cricket. Chris Gayle will be throwing out the opening pitch at Rogers Centre on Saturday as the Toronto Blue Jays ho...
Jun 23, 2023
Judicial oversight bill passes, creating new process for punishing judges
OTTAWA - A new process for how the Canadian Judicial Council will review misconduct allegations against judges has been written into the law. A bill that received royal assent Thursday evening amends ...
Jun 23, 2023
