Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Blue Jays clinch playoff spot with 8-5 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY - The Toronto Blue Jays officially clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday. It will be the first post-season appearance for the Jays (90-66) since 202...
Sep 21, 2025

NSL-leading AFC Toronto plays to 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC
TORONTO - Esther Okoronkwo scored the tying goal in the 38th minute as AFC Toronto played to a 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC on Sunday in Northern Super League. The draw extended league-leading To...
Sep 21, 2025

U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA - An ostrich farm in British Columbia's Interior whose birds face a cull order has the support of a right-wing American influencer, who is asking for help from truck drivers...
Sep 21, 2025

Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA - Canada's formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Min...
Sep 21, 2025

Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the great goalies of all time who anchored the net for the Philadelphia Flyers' only two Stanley Cup championships during their B...
Sep 21, 2025

Canada's Bennett, Hunsicker earn bronze at world para swimming championships
SINGAPORE - Canada's Nicholas Bennett and Arianna Hunsicker both reached the podium with bronze medals at the world para swimming championships on Sunday. Bennett of Parksville, B.C., claimed bronze i...
Sep 21, 2025

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting angry response from Israel
LONDON (AP) - The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect. The coordinated initiative from t...
Sep 21, 2025

B.C. First Nation investigates sturgeon deaths, with plan to track drifting carcasses
TSAWWASSEN - It took four people to haul the carcass of a sturgeon off the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond, B.C., earlier this month, one of dozens to wash up recently. The body of the hefty fis...
Sep 21, 2025

Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state
NEW YORK - Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders gra...
Sep 21, 2025

Canadian men's 4x100-metre relay team takes silver at world athletics championships
TOKYO - Canada fell short of going back-to-back years on top of the podium in the men's 4x100-metre relay. However, they showed they are still a power to be reckoned with. The quartet of Andre De Gras...
Sep 21, 2025