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Canada's Gabriel Diallo upsets Ugo Humbert, advances to Libema Open final
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canada's Gabriel Diallo has chalked up another upset en route to the Libema Open final. The 23-year-old Diallo defeated No. 2 seed Ugo Humbert of France 6-3, 7-6 (4) in Saturday's s...
Jun 14, 2025

Nicaragua's former President Violeta Chamorro dies at 95, family says
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - Violeta Chamorro, an unassuming homemaker who was thrust into politics by her husband's assassination and stunned the world by ousting the ruling Sandinista party in presid...
Jun 14, 2025

WestJet hit with 'cybersecurity incident,' says operations running safely
WestJet says a "cybersecurity incident" is affecting access to some of its servers and software systems. The Calgary-based airline says its operations are nonetheless running safely, and they have not...
Jun 14, 2025

Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL - Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing spot for high-level researchers. A joint statement released today highlights a number of moves, inclu...
Jun 14, 2025

Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard will get the start in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final Saturday night. The 32-year-old is set to face the Florida Panthers after making 23 saves off the benc...
Jun 14, 2025

Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine talks on phone call, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks, Putin aide Yuri Us...
Jun 14, 2025

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Taylor Fritz in Stuttgart Open semifinals
STUTTGART - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime fell 6-4, 7-6 (5) to American Taylor Fritz on Saturday in semifinal action at the Stuttgart Open. The Montreal native played Fritz close throughout the match...
Jun 14, 2025

Canada’s biggest off-grid solar project in Anahim Lake breaks ground
ANAHIM LAKE, B.C. - The Ulkatcho Energy Corporation (UEC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 as construction begins on the Anahim Lake Solar Project. The Ulkatcho First Nation will...
Jun 14, 2025

Police use Maserati tip to track down local drug dealer
PRINCE GEORGE - A confidential tip about a Maserati owner in Prince George dealing drugs led the to the 2022 arrest of Quinn Alexander Davidson, who pleaded guilty June 9 in BC Supreme Court to posses...
Jun 14, 2025

A Minnesota mayor says two state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday
CHAMPLIN, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota mayor says two state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said state senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa...
Jun 14, 2025