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Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, but voters will soon have a say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant, while also giving voters a cha...
Apr 01, 2024
Vives heading into '24 campaign at Woodbine after strong 2023 season
Sofia Vives has a tough act to follow this year. The affable American registered 122 wins and over US$3.5 million in earnings in 2023, her first full campaign as an apprentice jockey. She ranked secon...
Apr 01, 2024
'It just needs to stop': Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
COCHRANE, Alta. - Horns blared along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary on Monday as a protest against the hike in the federal carbon price slowed traffic to a crawl. Hundreds of protesters, man...
Apr 01, 2024
The Nature Trust of BC begins final push to buy Ferguson Lake-Wetlands by mid-April
PRINCE GEORGE- The Nature Trust of B.C. has begun their final push to fundraise the remaining $450,000 needed before mid-April to protect The Ferguson Lake-Wetlands. The 129.2 hectares(319 acres) of l...
Apr 01, 2024
Out-of-control wildfire south of Chetwynd
CHETWYND - The BC Wildfire Service is busy battling a 5.2 hectare blaze south of Chetwynd.The fire was discovered on March 31 and is now classified as out-of-control. An out-of-control wildfire is a w...
Apr 01, 2024
Cougars' Parascak wins WHL Rookie of the Week after incredible playoff performance
PRINCE GEORGE- The WHL announced Monday that Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the WeekThe 17-year-old scored four goals in two games in the first week...
Apr 01, 2024
Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) - Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
Unstable nearby construction site forces evacuation of apartment in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA, B.C. - More than 80 residents of a low-income apartment building in Kelowna, B.C., have been told they need to leave over a "significant" risk to life and safety. A statement from BC Housing ...
Apr 01, 2024