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Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
VANCOUVER — More than $1.3 million in fines have been levied against two companies involved in a series of B.C. crane accidents, including an incident last year at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park development where a worker was killed by material that fell 26 storeys. WorkSafeBC fined EllisDon Corp. about $515,000 while Newway Concrete Forming was hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United try to get clearance to play AFCON trio in Premier League clash with Bournemouth
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is trying to get late clearance to play Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui in Monday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth before the trio head off to the Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Ruben Amorim said he doesn’t know if the players will be available, with just three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons show fight that has been missing in thrilling comeback against the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The Falcons were reduced to playing spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention following a home blowout loss to Seattle last week. They apparently relish the role. The Falcons put together their most thrilling win of the season Thursday night in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers 29-28 on a 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fraser Valley floodwaters could peak today, but B.C. braces for more rain on way
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ABBOTSFORD — More rain is in store for the flood-drenched Fraser Valley in British Columbia, where hundreds of properties have been evacuated. Overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington state that poured north into the valley had been expected to peak today, and residents are waiting to see the full severity of the inundation. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays renew president and CEO Mark Shapiro on five-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have renewed president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro’s contract for five years, the team announced Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The extension comes on the heels of the Blue Jays’ first appearance in the World Series since 1993. Toronto defeated the New York Yankees in the American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be ‘catastrophic’
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S — Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure of rural facilities. Bill C-15 removes a clause in Canada Post legislation providing reduced postage rates for books and other materials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man’s death on roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando ruled accidental
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at a Universal Studios theme park was accidental and an investigation has been closed, a sheriff’s office in Florida said Friday. Security video showed Kevin Rodriguez Zavala “engaged and well” at the start of the ride but unresponsive and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vicky Mboko and Janice Tjen are among the International Tennis Federation’s breakthrough players
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Vicky Mboko, Janice Tjen, Lilli Tagger, Arnaud Bailly and Luka Mikrut were selected by a panel as the International Tennis Federation’s Class of 2025, a group considered “promising and breakthrough” talents of the sport. The five players were revealed this week, based on their seasons on the ITF World Tennis Tour. Mboko, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nebraska hires San Diego State’s Rob Aurich as defensive coordinator, line coach from Georgia Tech
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich will join Nebraska in the same role, and the Cornhuskers also hired Georgia Tech’s Geep Wade to coach the offensive line, coach Matt Rhule announced Friday. Aurich had been on the Aztecs’ staff for two years, with this his first as defensive coordinator. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors. Johnson boasted a $30 million bankroll at the outset, but in its Chapter 11 filing Thursday in Bankruptcy Court in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Cass Tech star, North Carolina signee Corey Sadler named D1-2 football Player of the Year
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 1-2, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Corey Sadler, Detroit Cass Tech ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Phil Jacobs, Dexter ___ QB – Cooper Arnedt, Dexter QB – Tommy Carr, Saline QB – Kayd Coffman, East Kentwood RB – ... Read More »
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