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Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus services set to resume after 48-hour strike
VANCOUVER - Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver are set to resume this morning after the end of a 48-hour strike by supervisors that ground Coast Mountain Bus Company routes to a standstill. Th...
Jan 24, 2024
Masks made by Canadian-owned firm to be used in U.S. prisoner execution, groups say
Justice advocacy groups say masks made by the subsidiary of a Quebec-based company are being used for executions in the United States. U.S.-based non-profits Worth Rises and the Responsible Business I...
Jan 24, 2024
N.W.T. coroner's office set to give update on deadly passenger plane crash
The Northwest Territories coroner's office is expected to provide an update this morning into a deadly plane crash near the town of Fort Smith. The condition of those on the plane was not immediately ...
Jan 24, 2024
Thai court says popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat didn't violate law, can remain a lawmaker
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though his party placed first in last year's...
Jan 24, 2024
Medvedev, Yastremska advance to Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Daniil Medvedev outlasted ninth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third time in four years...
Jan 24, 2024
NHL roundup: Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight win
EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) - Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers extended their win streak to 14 games with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on...
Jan 23, 2024
Oilers win 14th in a row with 4-1 decision over Blue Jackets
EDMONTON - Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers kept their spectacular win streak going with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Co...
Jan 23, 2024
Saad makes Blues happy with late goal in 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY - Brandon Saad's second goal of the night with 50 seconds left in the third period was the winner as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday ni...
Jan 23, 2024
China formally establishes diplomatic ties with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
BEIJING (AP) - China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Beijing has formally restored diplomatic ties with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month. N...
Jan 23, 2024
Ottawa finally wins PWHL game at home, beats Toronto 3-1
Ottawa's Lexie Adzija scored an empty-net goal with 42.5 seconds remaining to give Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team a 3-1 victory over Toronto on Tuesday night for its first home ice v...
Jan 23, 2024