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Partial solar eclipse could be seen in B.C., but forecast may hamper view
VANCOUVER - Residents in southwestern British Columbia are in the best place to view the solar eclipse this morning. The event is known as a ring-of-fire eclipse, where the moon passes in front of the...
Oct 14, 2023
Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election after incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins concedes
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand's next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday. People voted for change after six years ...
Oct 14, 2023
An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has failed
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Three leading advocates for constitutional change in Australia conceded defeat on Saturday in a referendum that would have created an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Austral...
Oct 14, 2023
Stars score six, Maric shuts door in victory over La Ronge
Six different North Stars scored on the night, and goaltender Justen Maric stopped all 31 shots he faced, to lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 6-0 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves Friday night in ...
Oct 14, 2023
St. Mary blanks Lloydminster to clinch semi-final playoff berth against Carlton
It will be an all Prince Albert semi-final matchup in the opening round of the North Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL) playoffs. Carlton will play host to St. Mary in the #1 vs #4 playoff game with ...
Oct 13, 2023
Stampeders remain in CFL playoff hunt with 26-19 win over Roughriders
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders kept their CFL playoff hopes alive with a 26-19 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. Calgary (5-11) snapped a three-game losing streak. The Roughr...
Oct 13, 2023
Raiders extend win streak in rout of Hitmen
Make it three straight wins for the Prince Albert Raiders.The Raiders put forward an impressive effort Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre and were rewarded with a 7-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen. R...
Oct 13, 2023
Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders mass evacuation with ground attack looming
JERUSALEM (AP) - Palestinians scrambled to flee northern Gaza after Israel's military urged about 1 million people to leave for the territory's south ahead of an expected ground invasion following the...
Oct 13, 2023
Crosby, Malkin help Penguins beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-0
WASHINGON (AP) - Sidney Crosby scored twice on the power play, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and three assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the rival Washington Capitals 4-0 on Friday night for their f...
Oct 13, 2023
Whyte's field goal earns Lions 33-30 victory over Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Sean Whyte's 48-yard field goal on the final play of regulation time earned the B.C. Lions a thrilling 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night. Whyte's boot came after former...
Oct 13, 2023