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Paul Waring shoots 61 in Abu Dhabi to set 36-hole record on European tour with 19-under par
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Paul Waring hit the shot of his life to complete a career-low 11-under 61 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday and establish a five-stroke...
Nov 08, 2024
Alberta's Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. - Alberta's Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes 6-4 on Friday and qualified for the semifinals at the Canadian mixed curling championship. Balderst...
Nov 08, 2024
Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection in Oregon’s 6th District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas has won reelection in Oregon's 6th Congressional District, beating Republican Mike Erickson to earn a second term in Congress after outraising...
Nov 08, 2024
Downtown businesses concerned as yet another company moves elsewhere
PRINCE GEORGE - After leaving downtown Prince George due to safety concerns, Fortis BC Energy inc is looking to sell the building to Carrier Sekani Family Services."The new facility better meets our o...
Nov 08, 2024
Police arrest a man after 9 people are stabbed over 2 days in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) - A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of random stabbings over two days in Seattle, in which nine people were injured -- five of them on Friday afternoon, police said. "Thi...
Nov 08, 2024
Longtime rivals to meet in West final as Blue Bombers host Roughriders
WINNIPEG - Trevor Harris has a suggestion for CFL fans - buckle up for Saturday's West Division final. Saskatchewan's veteran quarterback believes the Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are equ...
Nov 08, 2024
Supreme Court website to include only translated judgments following controversy
OTTAWA - The registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada says from now on only judgments prepared in both English and French will appear on the court's website. The statement from the registrar is the la...
Nov 08, 2024
US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to...
Nov 08, 2024
Shea Weber still dreams of playing as he prepares to enter HHOF: 'Miss it a lot'
TORONTO - Shea Weber's passion still burns bright. Instead of lacing up his skates and trying to help his team make a playoff push, the former defenceman and captain of the Montreal Canadiens has been...
Nov 08, 2024
Cavalry FC seeks to interrupt Forge FC dynasty in Canadian Premier League
CALGARY - Can Calvary FC finally "slay the dragon" that is Forge FC for the Canadian Premier League championship? Hamilton-based Forge is a title machine having won the CPL crown four of the five year...
Nov 08, 2024