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B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is overhauling its program that provides assistance after a disaster, making more people and businesses affected by last November's catastrophic flooding imm...
Apr 29, 2022
Canada's women's sevens squad ready to test its mettle against top-ranked Aussies
LANGFORD, B.C. - After more than a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Canada's women's sevens rugby team will entertain world-class competition at its home training ground this weekend...
Apr 29, 2022
Unbeaten Montreal fighter Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse confident ahead of UFC debut
With a UFC contract under his belt and a hamburger named after him, unbeaten Montreal welterweight Yohan (White Lion) Lainesse is already making his mark. Lainesse, with former UFC contender Patrick (...
Apr 29, 2022
PETERS: Don't believe mayoral candidates who promise to crack down on crime
ANY MAYORAL CANDIDATE WHO SAYS he or she is going to get tough on crime and clean up the streets of Kamloops is fooling you - and probably fooling themselves.In reality, even if a candidate has compre...
Apr 29, 2022
Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't suited up for playoff game in front of more than a handful of fans in over 1,100 days. The wait has been similar for the Calgary Flames. The Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile,...
Apr 29, 2022
Powerful explosion at Kabul mosque kills at least 10 people
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding as many as 30, a Taliban spokesman said. Hundre...
Apr 29, 2022
Stars and sleepers: Players to watch as the NHL playoffs get underway
It's time for the NHL playoffs, where some of the world's best hockey players are sure to up their game as they chase the Stanley Cup. Here are five stars who are likely to dazzle and delight during t...
Apr 29, 2022
Canadian NHL fans primed to return to arenas after long playoff absence
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't suited up for playoff game in front of more than a handful of fans in over 1,100 days. The wait has been similar for the Calgary Flames. The Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile,...
Apr 29, 2022
Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open
MADRID - Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with three-set wins on Friday. Andreescu, playing in her second tournament after a months-long ...
Apr 29, 2022
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe launched a late bid on Friday to buy Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) as rival offers featuring American investors were already being assessed as the sa...
Apr 29, 2022
