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B.C. diver shakes a leg with giant Pacific octopus, in 'mind-blowing' encounter
CAMPBELL RIVER - British Columbia scuba diver Andrea Humphreys' new acquaintance greeted her more like a long-lost friend, with extended arms, then a full-body hug, and finally a kiss, lip to tentacle...
Nov 06, 2022

Doctors, nurses call for action on crumbling care, health ministers meet in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A family doctor who works in British Columbia and Alberta says patients who don't get the care they need before ending up in overburdened emergency rooms should be a focus for quick action...
Nov 06, 2022

Stars take second of weekend road trip, top Wings 4-3
Owen Underhill scored the first of his SJHL career just 18 seconds into the night Satuday, to get the Battlefords North Stars up and running in Weyburn.The rookie's tally was the first of four from fo...
Nov 06, 2022

Ueda 1 stroke ahead after 3 rounds of LPGA's Toto Classic
SHIGA, Japan (AP) - Momoko Ueda of Japan shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-stoke lead after three rounds of the Toto Classic. Ueda also held a one-shot lead after the second round. Ueda, who...
Nov 06, 2022

Predators complete comeback with 4-3 shootout win over Canucks
VANCOUVER - Matt Duchene scored in the shootout and the Nashville Predators completed a 4-3 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Jordan Gross recorded his first two NHL goals for the P...
Nov 05, 2022

Red-hot Devils work overtime to burn Flames 4-3
CALGARY - Fabian Zetterlund scored twice including the overtime winner on Saturday to lead the New Jersey Devils to a sixth straight NHL victory, winning 4-3 over the Calgary Flames. Nathan Bastian, F...
Nov 05, 2022

Phils go quietly in Series finale as bopper becomes bunter
HOUSTON (AP) - Kyle Schwarber went from big bopper to bad bunter. One of the Philadelphia Phillies' most fearsome sluggers popped up foul on a two-strike bunt attempt with his team one inning from Wor...
Nov 05, 2022

Astros' Peña 1st rookie hitter to win World Series MVP
HOUSTON (AP) - Jeremy Pea became the first rookie position player to win a World Series MVP award after hitting .400 in the Houston Astros' six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Pea also wo...
Nov 05, 2022

Baker finally wins 1st Series title as manager with Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - For now and forever, Dusty Baker, the epic storyteller, first-class name-dropper, toothpick chewer and baseball lifer will bear a most distinguished title. World Series champion manager...
Nov 05, 2022

WestJet experiencing system-wide outage causing cancellations, 'growing delays'
TORONTO - WestJet says a system-wide outage is impacting its operations, resulting in "growing delays" across its network and cancellations. The Canadian airline says its contact centre is unable to a...
Nov 05, 2022