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Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Boeing called off its first astronaut launch because of a valve problem on the rocket Monday night. The two NASA test pilots had just strapped into Boeing's Starliner capsu...
May 06, 2024
Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar facing court in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are due to face court in Surrey, B.C., today over the killing that triggered a major diplomatic rift with ...
May 06, 2024
Poundmaker's Floyd Favel Order of Merit recipient
For his commitment to helping to revive the arts, culture and language in his Poundmaker Cree Nation community, Floyd Favel will add a few extra letters to his name. The artist, writer and educator wa...
May 06, 2024
Toronto picks Minnesota as PWHL semifinal foe, Montreal to meet Boston
Toronto picks Minnesota as its semifinal opponent in the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs starting Wednesday. The PWHL in its first season introduced a playoff innovation in awarding the to...
May 06, 2024
Ella Shelton, Natalie Spooner, Hilary Knight the PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - New York defender Ella Shelton, Toronto winger Natalie Spooner and Boston forward Hilary Knight were named the Professional Women's Hockey League three stars of the last week of the regular ...
May 06, 2024
Vikings trio reflect on Hilltops camp, joining national champs
Three members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings will make the jump to the post-secondary football ranks this fall, with the defending national champion, Saskatoon Hillt...
May 06, 2024
Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke heading to finals in competition
Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, has seen a lot of success in her efforts to claim votes in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show coming up i...
May 06, 2024
Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe gets vulnerable in new documentary
Even at the height of her athletic career, Stephanie Labbe struggled. The pressures of being a professional athlete, the reality of being forced to live far away from loved ones, the constant uncertai...
May 06, 2024
Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges: protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments," saying she's worried...
May 06, 2024
Vancouver mulls viewing area for 'amazing' Canucks' fans in Stanley Cup playoffs
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city is "exploring potential public viewing opportunities" for the Vancouver Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against Edmonton. Up until now, some fans have gathered ar...
May 06, 2024