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Crew mistakes caused the sinking of a New Zealand navy ship off Samoan coast, inquiry finds
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Mistakes by members of the crew caused a New Zealand navy ship to plow into a reef off the coast of Samoa, where it caught fire and sank, according to the preliminary fi...
Nov 28, 2024
McEwen beats hometown favourite Gushue in round-robin play at Kioti National
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Mike McEwen scored a single in the eighth end for a 4-3 victory over Brad Gushue at the Kioti National on Thursday night. McEwen, from Winnipeg, made a takeout with his final throw ...
Nov 28, 2024
Overshown's flashy pick-6 boosts Cowboys in 27-20 Thanksgiving win over Giants
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys held on for a 27-20 ...
Nov 28, 2024
Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas
A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. The study, conduct...
Nov 28, 2024
Loose wheel from truck crashes head-on into SUV on B.C. highway
DELTA, B.C. - Police say an elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a wheel that came off a moving truck's axle crashed into her SUV on a British Columbia highway. BC Highway Patrol says the cr...
Nov 28, 2024
Red Deer resident wins over $1 million on lotto ticket
Red Deer resident Sandra H. is over $1 million richer after winning on a Western Max ticket.According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, she plans to spoil her grandkids after winning $1,000,0...
Nov 28, 2024
Penhold town council approves 2025 operating budget
Penhold's town council approved a 2025 operating budget of $16,268,787 on November 25, and it's set to include a three per cent property tax rate increase. Mayor Mike Yargeau said this increase puts t...
Nov 28, 2024
Alouettes GM Maciocia picks Alexander over Fajardo as starting QB
MONTREAL - There's a saying in professional sports that head coaches want to win now, while general managers think about the future. By choosing quarterback Davis Alexander over Cody Fajardo as the Mo...
Nov 28, 2024
BCHL launches fan vote to complete All-Star selections
The BCHL wants fans' help selecting the final of its 2024-25 all-stars.Wednesday, initial rosters were announced for All-Star Weekend, coming up Jan. 18 in Salmon Arm.There are three spots up for grab...
Nov 28, 2024
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday
TORONTO - The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit from a proposed tax holiday, a temporary policy that will make many children's items and packaged food...
Nov 28, 2024