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Moscow-held regions of Ukraine vote whether to join Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Voting began Friday in Moscow-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia, Russian-backed officials there said. The Kremlin-orchestrated referendums, which hav...
Sep 22, 2022
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Thursday night in the opener of a big four-game series betwe...
Sep 22, 2022
US Supreme Court says Alabama can carry out execution
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A divided U.S. Supreme Court said Alabama can proceed Thursday night with the execution of an inmate convicted in a 1999 workplace shooting. Justices in a 5-4 decision vacated an i...
Sep 22, 2022
Specialists join forces to push B.C. for same recognition as family doctors
Specialists ranging from cardiologists to pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons are pushing the British Columbia government to alleviate backlogs that have worsened wait times. Their stance comes as t...
Sep 22, 2022
Orano Canada donates $250K to new NICU at Victoria Hospital
A uranium company is donating $250,000 in support of the new NICU at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital.Orano Canada made the announcement earlier this week, coinciding with the unit welcoming its firs...
Sep 22, 2022
RCMP arrest three B.C. residents, alleged associate linked to Japanese Yakuza
SURREY, B.C. - Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say an investigation into an international drug trafficking network has led to charges against three residents and an alleged associate in Ja...
Sep 22, 2022
Mistawasis woman hired as scout for Winnipeg Jets
One of three scouts hired by the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday is from Treaty Six Territory.Sydney Daniels, 27, has been hired by the NHL club as a college scout. In a news release provided by the team, ...
Sep 22, 2022
The final countdown: excitement builds for Raiders' home opener
For Raiders hockey fans, the night before the home opener is in many ways similar to how a young child may feel the night before Christmas.Raiders business manager Michael Scissons confirmed there's e...
Sep 22, 2022
Americans take 4-1 lead at Presidents Cup as Canada's Conners, Pendrith make debuts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The United States has taken a 4-1 lead at the Presidents Cup. Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., made their debuts at the event. It's the fi...
Sep 22, 2022
Brock Boeser refocused on hockey as Vancouver Canucks kick off training camp
WHISTLER, B.C. - Brock Boeser believes this is his year. The Vancouver Canucks right-winger struggled at times last season while dealing with the declining health of his father, Duke, but still manage...
Sep 22, 2022
