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Lexi Thompson makes a tearful exit from U.S. Women's Open
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) - Lexi Thompson stood off to the side of the ninth green after hitting what could be her final stroke - a three-inch bogey putt - in the U.S. Women's Open. It was just like any oth...
May 31, 2024
David Hearn makes cut at RBC Canadian Open after long PGA Tour layoff
HAMILTON - It's been six long months since David Hearn played in a PGA Tour event. It's been even longer since the 44-year-old Canadian made a cut. But he will tee it up in the third round of the RBC ...
May 31, 2024
Vancouver Police arrest 14 pro-Palestinian protesters for blocking rail lines
VANCOUVER - Police say they have arrested 14 people at a protest by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were blocking rail lines in East Vancouver. Cst. Tania Visintin says protesters who were blocking ...
May 31, 2024
Vancouver Police arrest 14 pro-Palestinian protesters for blocking rail lines
VANCOUVER - Police say they have arrested 14 people at a protest by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were blocking rail lines in East Vancouver. Cst. Tania Visintin says protesters who were blocking ...
May 31, 2024
"They're sick of everything:" local union reacts to Canfor closures and curtailments
PRINCE GEORGE - Sawmill and pulpmill closures have been impacting Northern B.C. communities, which has hundreds of workers concerned about their livelihoods and the future of forestry in the north."Up...
May 31, 2024
Simoneau wins solo technical gold in World Cup artistic swimming
MARKHAM, Ont. - Jacqueline Simoneau, who calls the Montreal suburb of Chambly home, won the women's solo technical gold medal at the World Aquatics artistic swimming World Cup on Friday. The 27-year-o...
May 31, 2024
Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
WASHINGTON (AP) - Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law Barack Obama was elected president, has died. She was 86. Mrs...
May 31, 2024
NHL Goaltender Carey Price and Musical Artist Alex Cuba receive honorary degrees at UNBC Convocation
PRINCE GEORGE - It was a special moment for NHL Goaltender Carey Price when he received his honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC during their 2024 Convocation ceremony. Price has a personal connec...
May 31, 2024
Priestman wants Canadian players to be themselves while pushing for Olympic spots
MONTREAL - Bev Priestman's message to her squad during the international window is clear: just be yourself. The Canadian women's national soccer team coach doesn't want her players to put additional p...
May 31, 2024
Whitecaps look to capture road momentum for home game against Rapids
VANCOUVER - It hasn't been an easy month for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Between Major League Soccer play and a bid to defend their Canadian Championship title, the 'Caps are playing nine games in six ci...
May 31, 2024