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China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
JIUQUAN, China (AP) - China launched a new three-person crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space. The team of two men and one wo...
Oct 29, 2024
Plant-based milks facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says an Ontario facility producing plant-based milks was not adhering to Health Canada's policies on listeria prevention prior to an outbreak that led to three deat...
Oct 29, 2024
Two years since Rabih Alkhalil broke out of B.C. prison, reward temporarily boosted
Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers says it has teamed up with a national program to offer up to a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Rabih Alkhalil, who broke out of a Port Coquitla...
Oct 29, 2024
Toronto Raptors exercise team options for Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have exercised the third-year team option on sophomore guard Gradey Dick's contract, the team announced Tuesday. Dick was the 13th overall pick of the 2023 NBA draft - th...
Oct 29, 2024
Raptors star Scottie Barnes to miss road game against Charlotte with facial injury
TORONTO - Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will continue medical assessments after being hit in the right eye and will not travel with the team for their game Wednesday night against Charlotte, ...
Oct 29, 2024
Man serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets a life term on state charges
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was sentenced Tuesday...
Oct 29, 2024
Gushue tops Shuster 7-5 to remain unbeaten at Pan Continental curling championships
LACOMBE, Alta. - Canada's Brad Gushue defeated American John Shuster 7-5 on Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Pan Continental curling championships. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., took the lead with a...
Oct 29, 2024
Sea lion with netting embedded in his neck, sealing mouth shut, rescued in B.C.
VANCOUVER - A sea lion has been freed off the coast of Vancouver Island after getting so entangled in netting that rescuers say it's possible he hadn't eaten in weeks or months. Vancouver Aquarium's M...
Oct 29, 2024
Pro Women's Hockey League announces it could add as many as 2 teams for 2025-26 season
The six-team Professional Women's Hockey League is launching its expansion process with plans to add as many as two franchises for the start of the 2025-26 season, a league executive announced Tuesday...
Oct 29, 2024
Pro Women's Hockey League announces plans to expand by 2 teams for 2025-26 season
The six-team Professional Women's Hockey League is launching its expansion process with plans to add two franchises for the start of the 2025-26 season, a league executive announced Tuesday. Speaking ...
Oct 29, 2024