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Property tax deadline nears for mid-Islanders
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (196+ words) NANAIMO " Annual property taxes need to be paid by the end of the day, or you'll pay more. All-mid-Island municipalities and rural areas from Ladysmith to Qualicum Beach face a Thursday, July 2 property tax deadline, with varying fines applying for…...
Fans of Algeria and Switzerland hope for a win in the round-of-32 match in Vancouver
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (247+ words) VANCOUVER " Algeria native Nawel Allam says it's "a dream come true" to see her home country play a World Cup match in British Columbia, where she has lived for 35 years. Vancouver is set to host its first knock-out World Cup…...
UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (435+ words) He said in Parliament that "we are deeply and profoundly sorry" for a what he called "stain on our history." Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the final weeks of his premiership, will make a statement in the House of Commons…...
Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (829+ words) Harry Kane ensured England avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup by scoring two second-half goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday. The late victory, England's second ever at the World…...
Messages of support motivating Canada during historic World Cup run
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (734+ words) HOUSTON " Jesse Marsch still gets a little star-struck by some of the legends following Canada's success at this summer's FIFA World Cup. For the national squad's head coach, getting messages from hockey great Wayne Gretzky continues to be surreal. "Getting…...
Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 at the World Cup
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (736+ words) The Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit with two scores in the final minutes of regulation time and then added a third in the final seconds of extra time to somehow claw back into the game and beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday…...
Tyson Philpot, Justin Rankin, Davis Alexander named CFL players of the month
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (157+ words) TORONTO " Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot, Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin and Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander are the CFL's players of the month for June. Philpot leads the CFL with 36 receptions on 46 targets and 587 yards " 203 yards more than second-place…...
No Cheering In The Press Box: Cultures clash in World Cup media centres
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (721+ words) TORONTO " It's an adage in North American sports journalism that there's no cheering in the press box. "It's a little bit jarring, I think, for Canadian or North American reporters when they cover a big event like this," said Gareth…...
Canada Day events held in Nanaimo & mid Island region
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (432+ words) NANAIMO " A whole lot of red and white apparel will be on display as Canada Day events are staged across the mid-Island on Wednesday, July 1. Attendees are encouraged to find alternative transportation as there will be no general parking available…...
B. C. journalist, tormented by followers of Chinese tycoon, relieved at jail sentence
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (514+ words) A British Columbia journalist who was targeted for months by followers of Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui says he's feeling "tremendous relief" after Guo was sentenced to 30 years in a U. S. jail for fraud. Benson Gao, also known as Gao Bingchen, says…...