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Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
NEW YORK - The Yankees' most recent power feat qualifies as "obscure" to manager Aaron Boone. Just not unexpected. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched New York's home run streak to a record-ty...
Jun 26, 2019
Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams
TORONTO - Atlanta United forward Pity Martinez missed his penalty kick moments after a successful shot from the spot by Alejandro Polzuelo gave Toronto FC a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. TF...
Jun 26, 2019
Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1
MONTREAL - Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including a game-winning half-volley strike, to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Saputo Sta...
Jun 26, 2019
'Beautiful boy' slipped between health-care cracks: father after B.C. inquest
VICTORIA - The parents of a Victoria-area teen who died of a drug overdose say they don't want other families to experience the trauma of having a child slip their caring hands. Rachel Staples and Bro...
Jun 26, 2019
'Beautiful boy' slipped between health-care cracks: father after B.C. inquest
VICTORIA - The parents of a Victoria-area teen who died of a drug overdose say they don't want other families to experience the trauma of having a child slip their caring hands. Rachel Staples and Bro...
Jun 26, 2019
Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...
Jun 26, 2019
RCMP searching for missing Squamish man
SQUAMISH, B.C. - Police in Squamish are asking for the public's help in finding a 59-year-old man.In a news release, Squamish RCMP say they are concerned for Smith as this is out of character for him....
Jun 26, 2019 Image Credit: BC RCMP Handout
Kamloops councillor says new climate targets 'ambitious,' attainable for this council
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is joining the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep temperature rise to 1.5C. Councillor Arjun Singh brought the motion forward at Tuesday's counc...
Jun 26, 2019 Kamloops city council has committed to setting a goal of reducing greenhouse gases to meet global standards (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Campfire safety top of mind ahead of long weekend festivities
KAMLOOPS - With 91 wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre since April 1, the BC Wildfire Service is reminding people to be careful this Canada Day long weekend. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer...
Jun 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Ontario woman nearly dies — twice — after snake bite in Thailand
Shalabha Kalliath's legs buckled as pain shot through her body during a walk on a beach in Thailand. When she looked down, a small snake dangled from her right big toe. She was able to slam it ag...
Jun 26, 2019
