Author Archives:
Nick Taylor's putter drop immortalized in new RBC Canadian Open logo
Nick Taylor's epic putt to win the RBC Canadian Open this summer was already iconic. Now it's been incorporated into an icon. Golf Canada, title sponsor RBC, and tournament organizers announced Friday...
Dec 1, 2023
Holiday season begins with Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Carnival in Fairview
Fairview will be getting into the holiday spirit this weekend.The Town of Fairview's annual Santa Claus Parade will be taking place Friday at 6:00 p.m., starting at the corner of 108 Ave and 111 Stree...
Dec 1, 2023
UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The United Nations' top court on Friday ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana's control over a disputed territory, but did not specifically ban...
Dec 1, 2023
Canadian skier Thompson in hospital with head injuries after fall during training
BEAVER CREEK VILLAGE, Colo. - Canadian skier Broderick Thompson is in hospital with head injuries after falling Wednesday during training ahead of this weekend's World Cup races in Beaver Creek, Col. ...
Dec 1, 2023
Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year
MADRID (AP) - Rafael Nadal will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday. "After a year of not competing, it is time to come...
Dec 1, 2023
In the news today: CSIS whistleblower hoping for change in wake of rape allegations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... CSIS whistleblower hopes they 'lit a match' with allegations of rape and harass...
Dec 1, 2023
Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward
VANCOUVER - Marine scientist Kieran Cox calls it "probably the most pervasive, unregulated pollutant in Canada and globally." It's not plastic, petrochemicals or another chemical toxin. It's underwate...
Dec 1, 2023
Can Canadian downtowns find new purpose in a post-office era?
VANCOUVER - Kay Matthews doesn't mince words when asked about the state of businesses fighting to survive in downtown cores across Ontario. "We're struggling," said Matthews, executive director of the...
Dec 1, 2023
Goalie Tristan Jarry scores into empty net in Penguins' 4-2 victory over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Goalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night. Jarry stopped a ...
Nov 30, 2023
CSIS whistleblower hopes they 'lit a match' with allegations of rape and harassment
VANCOUVER - A CSIS officer who is among a group of whistleblowers raising allegations of sexual assault and harassment in the spy agency's British Columbia office says she hopes their actions have "li...
Nov 30, 2023