Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from the lineup for Monday afternoon’s Canada Day game against the Houston Astros because of pain in his right hand.
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Brawl erupts at Rick Ross show in Vancouver during Drake diss track
Violence broke out following Rick Ross’s performance at a Vancouver music festival Sunday, with the influential rapper reportedly being attacked during the melee.
Chatham politico re-elected to municipal federation board
A Chatham councillor will serve a second term on the board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country
The Maple Leaf is flying on lampposts, flagpoles and patios across the country as cities from coast to coast welcome thousands of revellers for Canada Day.
Underwater gardeners work to restore B.C.’s majestic kelp forests
In the chilly waters of Vancouver Island’s Barkley Sound, gardeners are at work on the sea floor.
Montour signs big deal with Kraken
Ohsweken’s Brandon Montour has landed a massive seven-year, $50-million contract with the Seattle Kraken Montour played in 66 games with the Florida Panthers this season, scoring eight goals and adding 25 assists. The 29-year-old defenceman helped the Panthers win the Stanley Cup In 2022-23, Montour recorded 73 points to tie for fifth in scoring by […]
Avian flu takes its toll on Quebec farmers: ‘I don’t want to go through that again’
Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were first detected in Quebec in 2022. Since then, more than a million birds have been infected, hurting affected farmers and keeping those spared on their toes.
Spectators flock to annual Regatta, despite sogging start
The roar of hydroplanes should have resounded throughout the weekend as the 15th annual 1000 Island Regatta got underway under less than favourable skies Saturday. But Mother Nature took the upper hand and persistent rain stopped the races. But She smiled on Sunday, bursting with hot temperatures, blue skies, and billowing clouds. “Saturday was disappointing,” […]
‘What makes us different makes us strong’: Westside multiculturalism day draws crowds
Westside Multiculturalism Day, which celebrates Canada’s cultural mosaic, has grown significantly since Westbank Museum in West Kelowna launched the event in 2022.
Canada Day activities planned for Gananoque’s Joel Stone Park
Joel Stone Park is the place to be for Canada Day in Gananoque on Monday. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and run until 8 p.m., with events for the whole family, including face painting. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., magician and comedian Rob Driscoll will have the crowd laughing and entertained. Then from 8 […]