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Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district…
Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city’s heart on social media
BOSTON (AP) — It wasn’t a croc — there really was an alligator on the…
B.C. judge says self-defence can include expelling someone who has outstayed welcome
DUNCAN — A B.C. Supreme Court judge says self-defence rules that allow people to arm…
Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister officially reopened the country’s embassy in London on Thursday…
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters…
Faroe Islands part-timers and crime novelist coach are dreaming of the World Cup
With a population of 55,000, a coach who writes crime novels and a squad of…
Golf course pitch for Cape Breton provincial park was ‘unreasonable,’ premier says
HALIFAX — A golf course developer’s controversial pitch to build in a Cape Breton provincial…
Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday designated four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations, following…
What is Ksi Lisims LNG, B.C. project being fast tracked by Feds?
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Ksi Lisims LNG facility in northern British Columbia and…
Dolphins and Commanders meet Sunday in first NFL regular-season game in Spain
Miami (3-7) vs Washington (3-7) in Madrid, Spain. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EST, NFL Network. BetMGM…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan, Kamloops
Trying to avoid the cloudy gloom by getting festive? We’ve got you covered with the…
United Arab Emirates and Iraq draw 1-1 in first leg of 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates and Iraq drew 1-1…
‘I can’t take any more of this,’ then-Prince Andrew wrote during Epstein scandal, emails reveal
LONDON (AP) — As the man formerly known as Prince Andrew was drawn into the…
Streaming and parks shine for Disney in Q4, but weakening in cable and at the box office
Disney’s fourth-quarter performance was mixed with a weaker performance from cable and the box office…
Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in ‘Sirāt,’ one of the year’s most talked about films
TORONTO (AP) — Oliver Laxe, the spiritually minded, 6-foot-6-inch French-born Galician director, knows that his…
BC judge’s constant interruptions see sex assault conviction quashed, new trial ordered
The accused was in jail, and the victim will now have to go through the whole ordeal again.
Slumping Falcons are looking for better run defense against Panthers’ Rico Dowdle in NFC South test
Carolina (5-5) at Atlanta (3-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by…
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA put Michigan State’s football program on three years…
Barnaby Waddell makes first start as Canadian men face No. 11 Georgia in rugby test
Canada coach Steve Meehan has made four changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s rugby…
RCMP in British Columbia help dismantle global cybercrime network
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a local operation involved in…
Northern Super League celebrates inaugural season ahead of championship game
TORONTO — Marko Milanovic had his doubts when offered the post of AFC Toronto head…
Matthews, Stolarz both out injured Thursday for struggling Maple Leafs
TORONTO — The scuffling Maple Leafs will look to get back on track minus two…
Calgary bantamweight Jake Peacock faces veteran Thai fighter in Tokyo Muay Thai bout
Calgary bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock faces his most experienced opponent in his third outing…
Heavy rain, coastal flooding for parts of B.C.’s south coast: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER — Pouring rain is on the way again for parts of British Columbia’s southern…