Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Police probe threats of violence aimed at businesses linked to B.C. ostrich cull
Businesses across British Columbia linked or thought to be associated with a planned cull of about 400 ostriches have been "flooded" with calls and emails with "language intended to intimidate," the R...
Sep 25, 2025
Jays fans grab ALDS tickets with no rush on WC as number of home games still unknown
TORONTO - Fans showed their hope in the Toronto Blue Jays securing a spot in the American League Division Series when playoff tickets went on sale Thursday. All three potential home games of the ALDS ...
Sep 25, 2025
More pickets by B.C.'s public sector workers at liquor stores to pressure for talks
VICTORIA - The union representing public sector workers in British Columbia is putting more pressure on government finances while curbing the public's access to alcohol. The B.C. General Employees' Un...
Sep 25, 2025
Canadian virus research hub in Saskatoon turns 50 amid concerns over U.S. funding
SASKATOON - One of Canada's premier vaccine centres celebrates its 50th birthday this week, but researchers say it comes amid unease over U.S. policy changes and funding cuts that threaten to upend th...
Sep 25, 2025
'I did it for the victims': Robert Pickton's killer tells court during guilty plea
MONTREAL - An inmate admitted on Thursday he murdered Robert Pickton in prison because the serial killer continued to brag about his crimes. Martin Charest pleaded guilty to fatally assaulting Pickton...
Sep 25, 2025
Almost 2,000 student employees cut from federal government in the last fiscal year
OTTAWA - The number of students working for the federal government fell almost 20 per cent between 2024 and 2025. Data provided by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat shows 9,120 students were em...
Sep 25, 2025
Canucks' Hoglander scores before exiting in 3-1 pre-season win over Flames
ABBOTSFORD - Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander scored the opener but later exited in a 3-1 pre-season win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The Canucks announced before the third period tha...
Sep 24, 2025
Brian White's late goal gives Whitecaps a draw with Portland
VANCOUVER - Forward Brian White says with everything going on, it's a great time to be back playing for the Vancouver Whitecaps. White scored a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers...
Sep 24, 2025
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 60th home run against Rockies
SEATTLE (AP) - Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 59th and 60th homers on Wednesday night, solo shots for the Seattle Mariners in the first and eighth innings against the Colorado Rockies. Raleigh, batti...
Sep 24, 2025
Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season
EDMONTON - Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season play Wednesday. Jagger Firkus also scored for Seattle, wh...
Sep 24, 2025