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Brewers call up Canadian infielder Tyler Black before game against Rays
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers called up Canadian prospect Tyler Black before their game Tuesday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old Black, from Toronto, was selected by Milw...
Apr 30, 2024
B.C. judge refuses to seal documents alleging RCMP bullying against Surrey police
VANCOUVER - B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo says court documents detailing alleged bullying and harassment of Surrey Police Service members by the RCMP shouldn't be kept from the public. Loo refu...
Apr 30, 2024
'Biological sex' sports bill is quickly quashed in B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - A B.C. Conservative private member's bill to classify publicly funded sports teams and events according to the "biological sex" of participants, banning transgender athletes, didn't make it...
Apr 30, 2024
Semi-pro TSS Rovers savour return to Canadian Championship and Pacific FC rematch
TSS Rovers FC had a season of ups and downs in 2023. Based in Richmond, B.C., the semi-pro side made headlines last April when it upset Canadian Premier League club Valour FC 3-1 at Swangard Stadium t...
Apr 30, 2024
Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal
MUNICH (AP) - Vincius Jnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. The Brazil forward opened the scoring against the...
Apr 30, 2024
With portable toilets and barricades, Gaza protest camp at UBC digs in for long haul
VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver have brought in food, water and other supplies to prepare for what may become ...
Apr 30, 2024
McKenna has six points, Martone has five as Canada thumps Kazakhstan at U18 worlds
VANTAA, Finland - Gavin McKenna had two goals and four assists, team captain Porter Martone had a goal and four assists and Canada ended group-stage play with an 11-3 rout of Kazakhstan on Tuesday at ...
Apr 30, 2024
Winnipeg Jets shake up lineup for must-win game against Colorado Avalanche
WINNIPEG - Going into his first career NHL playoff game on Tuesday, Cole Perfetti knew that he wouldn't have any family in the stands cheering him on, but he was certain they'd be there in spirit. The...
Apr 30, 2024
Vancouver Canucks stay quiet on starting goalie for pivotal Game 5
VANCOUVER - Head coach Rick Tocchet isn't revealing who'll start in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday. The choi...
Apr 30, 2024
Piranhas hosting swim meet this weekend
The Grande Prairie Piranhas host the Northern Lights Invitational swim meet Friday through Sunday at the Eastlink Centre. City Hall says in a release that 400 athletes and fans are expected. This mean...
Apr 30, 2024