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Russian gold medallist disqualified for Sochi Olympics doping
GENEVA - In a landmark verdict that indicates Russia conspired to run a doping program at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, a cross-country skier who won a gold medal was disqualified by the IOC on Wednesday. ...
Nov 01, 2017
Police search for owner of Stanley Cup ring after car thefts in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - A valuable piece of sports memorabilia has been recovered by RCMP in Nanaimo, B.C., after a group of men accused of breaking into vehicles was arrested. Const. Gary O’Brien says ...
Nov 01, 2017
Site C dam not within budget, could cost more than $10B: utilities commission
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government will decide the future of the Site C hydroelectric dam by the end of the year after an independent review concluded the $8.3 billion megaproject is over budg...
Nov 01, 2017
Supreme Court of Canada to rule in B.C. case involving Indigenous spirituality
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is due to release a decision Thursday in a case that hinges on freedom of religion and how Indigenous spirituality should be protected under the Charter of Rights....
Nov 01, 2017
US votes against UN resolution condemning US embargo on Cuba
The United States voted against a U.N. resolution condemning America’s economic embargo against Cuba on Wednesday, reversing last year’s abstention by the Obama administration and reflecti...
Nov 01, 2017
Bye-bye beer bikes: Dutch capital bans pedal-powered bars
AMSTERDAM - A ban on group-powered pedicabs that are popular with inebriated tourists and stag parties has taken effect in the busiest sections of downtown Amsterdam. The ban on so-called “beer ...
Nov 01, 2017
Sandro Fiorino named interim head coach of Canadian women's rugby team
TORONTO - Sandro Fiorino has been named interim head coach of the Canadian women’s rugby team for its November tour to England. It promises to be a stiff challenge. England, runner-up to New Zea...
Nov 01, 2017
Whitecaps, Sounders set for 2nd leg of MLS West semifinal after scoreless opener
Tim Parker remembers feeling pretty good after the Vancouver Whitecaps secured a scoreless road draw with the Portland Timbers in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal in 2015. Sure, th...
Nov 01, 2017
CIBC's Simplii Financial direct banking launches but customers find glitches
TORONTO - The launch of CIBC’s new Simplii Financial direct banking brand on Wednesday has not gone exactly to plan, as some customers are finding glitches with the new offering. The bank (TSX:C...
Nov 01, 2017
Scientist grades water risks from wildfires; prairies at top of list
EDMONTON - The Canadian prairies top a newly developed index of places where wildfires could create freshwater supply risks. “We are a population depending on water coming from a fire-prone area...
Nov 01, 2017