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Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Astros shut out Blue Jays again in 8-0 victory
HOUSTON (AP) - Yordan Alvarez homered twice amd matched his career high with four hits, Cristian Javier and four relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-...
Apr 03, 2024
Vasilevskiy backstops Lightning to 4-1 victory over Leafs; Matthews scores No. 63
TORONTO - Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped Toronto 4-1 on Wednesday despite Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews adding to his NHL lead with the sniper's 63rd goal of the...
Apr 03, 2024
Swimming Canada seeks new Olympic trials site after Montreal Olympic pool closure
MONTREAL - Swimming Canada is searching for a new site for the Olympic and Paralympic trials due to an extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool. The news comes after the Olympic Stadium's athletic ...
Apr 03, 2024
Canada's Ejim named NCAA women's basketball mid-major player of the year
Calgary's Yvonne Ejim has been named the 2024 Becky Hammon Player of the Year, awarded to the top mid-major player in NCAA Division 1 women's basketball. Ejim, a senior forward with Gonzaga, averaged ...
Apr 03, 2024
B.C. man convicted of child exploitation for involvement in international porn ring
SURREY, B.C. - A British Columbia man has been convicted for his involvement in an international online group dedicated to trafficking child pornography. The province's RCMP division says in a release...
Apr 03, 2024
The 92nd annual Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival opens in two weeks
Battlefords get ready, there's music in the air. The 92nd annual Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival will open in two weeks, and it promises to make the spirit soar. "It's really awesome for the youth ...
Apr 03, 2024
North Stars/Bombers set to clash for star-studded series
With the official wrap-up of the of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) quarterfinals Tuesday night, the matchups are now set for the league semis to begin Thursday, with the top four teams d...
Apr 03, 2024
Crime Severity Index, need for growth, increasing inclusivity among State of City highlights
The Crime Severity Index, growing the community, and making the city and region more inclusive were some of the key points highlighted in the State of the City address in North Battleford today.Mayor ...
Apr 03, 2024
Main lodge at Nova Scotia's historic Keltic Lodge golf resort shutting down
INGONISH, N.S. - The historic main building at the Keltic Lodge at the Highlands golf resort in Cape Breton has closed, Parks Canada and GolfNorth Properties announced Wednesday. GolfNorth, however, c...
Apr 03, 2024
B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in flipping tax
VICTORIA - British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact the home-flipping tax, charging 20 per cent to those who sell their home within the first year. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy told the leg...
Apr 03, 2024