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Peltola advances to special election for Alaska US House
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Democrat Mary Peltola has joined three other candidates in advancing to the August special election for Alaska's only U.S. House seat. The four candidates with the most votes in ...
Jun 17, 2022
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon, will compete 'later this summer'
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn from Wimbledon. The 28-year-old posted the news on social media Friday, saying she'll concentrate on other tournaments, including the U.S. Open and ...
Jun 17, 2022
Simple offence, organized defence key as Whitecaps look to rebound against FC Dallas
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know they'll feel the heat in Texas this weekend - literally. The temperature is set to be about 33 degrees Celsius when the 'Caps kick off against FC Dallas at Toy...
Jun 17, 2022
B.C. directs pharmacies to keep some types of baby formula behind counter
VICTORIA - The threat of a shortage of specialized infant formulas in British Columbia has prompted an order from the Ministry of Health to put the containers behind the counter. The ministry says in ...
Jun 17, 2022
Canada's Taylor Pendrith targets return at John Deere Classic
Taylor Pendrith is targeting the John Deere Classic for his return to the PGA Tour. The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., had hoped to make his return to play at last week's RBC Canadian Open, but had t...
Jun 17, 2022
Brazil police: Remains found those of British journalist
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Federal police said Friday that some of the human remains found deep in Brazil's Amazon have been identified as belonging to British journalist Dom Phillips. The remains of two p...
Jun 17, 2022
Vettel feels a sense of responsibility to speak about climate change, LGBTQ issues
MONTREAL - Sebastian Vettel arrived at the Montreal Grand Prix wearing his thoughts about climate change on his T-shirt. The Formula One star from Germany arrived at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in a T-s...
Jun 17, 2022
Economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games: expert
EDMONTON - An economics professor says Edmonton should be happy it was not selected to host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the cost would have exceeded the economic benefits. "Edmonton can ...
Jun 17, 2022
Exhibit to recognize atrocities of the Residential School era
PRINCE GEORGE - A national exhibit that recognizes the atrocities of the Indian Residential School era is coming to UNBC.The Witness Blanket was created by master carver Carey Newmanand will be displa...
Jun 17, 2022
Red Bull's championship leader lays down fastest practice lap at Montreal GP
MONTREAL - Red Bull's Max Verstappen set the fastest time of the first practice session for the Montreal Grand Prix on Friday, as he aims to build on his lead in the Formula One season standings. Vers...
Jun 17, 2022