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BCE signs deal to buy U.S. fibre internet provider Ziply Fiber for $5 billion
MONTREAL - BCE Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy U.S. fibre internet provider Ziply Fiber for about $5 billion in cash. In addition to the purchase price, BCE will assume about $2 billion in net d...
Nov 04, 2024
After four decades on men's curling circuit, Howard shifts attention to coaching
For the first time in four decades, curling legend Glenn Howard's focus has fully shifted to coaching duties instead of his playing performance. That doesn't make it any easier when the four-time worl...
Nov 04, 2024
In the news today: Lockout to begin at B.C. ports in labour dispute
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Lockout to begin at B.C. ports in labour dispute The provincewide lockout against a union of more than 700 for...
Nov 04, 2024
The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.'s newly elected MLAs
VICTORIA - A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British Columbia's legislature, looking to make positive contributions for the province and trying to find the w...
Nov 04, 2024
Leon Draisaitl filling the void left by injured Oilers' captain Connor McDavid
CALGARY - The Edmonton Oilers continue to dig themselves out of their early-season hole with Leon Draisaitl wielding a wide shovel in the absence of captain and NHL star Connor McDavid. Draisaitl's se...
Nov 03, 2024
NHL roundup: Artemi Panarin scores twice as Rangers roll past Islanders 5-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Artemi Panarin scored twice, Mika Zibanejad had three assists and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday. Chris Kreider, ...
Nov 03, 2024
Draisaitl paces Edmonton Oilers to 4-2 win over Calgary Flames with goal, two assists
CALGARY - Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win over the host Calgary Flames on Sunday. Zach Hyman, Jeff Skinner and Mattias Janmark, with the empty-netter, sc...
Nov 03, 2024
Vancouver Whitecaps keep playoff drive alive with 3-0 win over LAFC
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps kept their season alive Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the second game of a first-round Major League Soccer playoff series. Whitecaps captain Ryan...
Nov 03, 2024
Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 9 people
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia's Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least nine people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores. Authorities ra...
Nov 03, 2024
Jays' outfielder Daulton Varsho snags AL Gold Glove Award
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays star outfielder Daulton Varsho is a Gold Glove Award winner. The 28-year-old Varsho, who joined the Blue Jays in 2022, was named the American League's Gold Glove Award winn...
Nov 03, 2024