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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
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
Silvertips ride three-goal first period to edge Raiders
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders came up short yet again on Saturday night where they fell to the Everett Silvertips 4-2 at the Art Hauser Centre. The loss comes 24 hours after losing 3-2...
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
