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Defence to begin case in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is set to resume today as the defence begins its case. King was a prominent figure in the convoy that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for ...
Jul 04, 2024

Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll
OTTAWA - A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests. Ques...
Jul 04, 2024

Chefs mourn for B.C.'s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
VANCOUVER - Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat B.C. peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer. Maybe a salad? "They play so nicely togeth...
Jul 04, 2024

Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose before voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
LONDON (AP) - British voters are picking a new government Thursday, voting in a parliamentary election that is widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power against a gloomy backdrop of economic ...
Jul 03, 2024

Ryan Gauld has three assists in Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over reeling Minnesota United
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday nig...
Jul 03, 2024

Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead New York City to 2-0 victory over Montreal
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie Alonso Martnez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Martnez took a pass from...
Jul 03, 2024

Alvarez's three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2; Guerrero's hit streak reaches nine
TORONTO - Yordan Alvarez had a solo home run and two RBI doubles as the Houston Astros rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wednesday. Yainer Diaz had three runs batted in on a 3 for 4 night at th...
Jul 03, 2024

Toronto FC can't hold onto early lead against Orlando, falls to fifth straight loss
TORONTO - Orlando City SC rallied from an early deficit to dispatch Toronto FC 2-1 in MLS play Wednesday, handing John Herdman's slumping side its fifth straight loss. Derrick Etienne Jr. scored for T...
Jul 03, 2024

Guinness World Record for intelligent B.C. chicken Lacey
VICTORIA - A B.C. chicken named Lacey has earned a Guinness World Record for being able to correctly identify the most objects in one minute. Lacey's owner, veterinarian Emily Carrington, says the wor...
Jul 03, 2024

California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A California man has been convicted of murder in the killing of a gay University of Pennsylvania student in a 2018 stabbing for an act of hate. Samuel Woodward, 26, was found ...
Jul 03, 2024