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California sheriff says inmates tried to infect themselves
LOS ANGELES - Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authori...
May 11, 2020
Mike Weir ready to take on Champions Tour as 50th birthday approaches
As far as Mike Weir is concerned, 50 is the new 20. The Canadian golfing legend will reach his half-century mark on Tuesday and qualify to join the PGA Tour Champions, the senior circuit for professio...
May 11, 2020
Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season
Before the pandemic hit, the last great Canadian sporting hurrah was one of the strongest editions of the Tim Hortons Brier in recent memory. Fans would pack Kingston's Leon's Centre for games&nb...
May 11, 2020
Tilray's Q1 net loss widens to US$184.1 million amid layoffs and restructuring
NANAIMO, B.C. - Tilray Inc. says its net loss widened in its first quarter as it laid off 10 per cent of its workforce and restructured the company. The Nanaimo, B.C.,-based cannab...
May 11, 2020
Mounties in 100 Mile House have busy weekend on nearby highways
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House had a busy weekend with danger on the nearby highways.It began Friday evening (May 8) at about 7:30 when a speeding silver SUV side-swiped a small, grey M...
May 11, 2020
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season, Jays might play home games in Florida
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players' union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend...
May 11, 2020
Province ends high water advisory for Cache Creek area
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Cache Creek area appears to be out of trouble from high water.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (RFC) has ended a high streamflow advisory for the Bonaparte River and Cache Creek....
May 11, 2020
Victoria mayor says city prepares to create open spaces for restaurant recovery
Victoria's mayor says she wants to give the city's restaurants, pubs and retailers more space to reopen successfully with a plan that could expand outdoor patios to sidewalks, park...
May 11, 2020
Victoria mayor says city prepares to create open spaces for restaurant recovery
Victoria's mayor says she wants to give the city's restaurants, pubs and retailers more space to reopen successfully with a plan that could expand outdoor patios to sidewalks, park...
May 11, 2020
Teen recovering in hospital after nearly drowning in North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - A 15-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after collapsing in the North Thompson river Friday evening.RCMP say the girl was rushed to Royal Inland Hospital shortly after 8:00 pm Friday (...
May 11, 2020
