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- Serena Williams returning to professional tennis at 44
on June 1, 2026 at 2:53 pmSerena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
- Iran stopping indirect talks with U.S. in protest of Israeli strikes on Lebanon
on June 1, 2026 at 9:27 amIran is halting indirect negotiations with the U.S. after Israel ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon to battle Tehran-backed Hezbollah, the Iranian news agency Tasnim said on Monday, complicating diplomatic efforts to end three months of war.
- Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals
on May 31, 2026 at 11:39 pmColombian right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is set to compete in a run-off election for president against leftist Sen. Ivan Cepeda, according to voting results from the first-round election.
- Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
on May 31, 2026 at 3:34 pmThe American Meteor Society said that the booms people heard were caused by a meteor nearly 1 meter wide entering the atmosphere around the New Hampshire border with Massachusetts, north of Boston.
- Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in a quarter-century
on May 31, 2026 at 1:45 pmIsraeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday.
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- Fort St. John couple driving teal and purple car to destigmatize mental health, prevent suicide
on June 1, 2026 at 3:00 pmJustin and Brianne Lagassé say they've never seen a billboard for mental health. But they want to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by driving a car custom-wrapped in hues of teal and purple, colours often used to raise awareness for suicide intervention and PTSD.
- Limits on construction noise in Nanaimo up for discussion at city council
on June 1, 2026 at 2:00 pmNanaimo Coun. Paul Manly has put forward a motion asking staff to provide options to limit construction noise in the mid-Vancouver Island city — especially on evenings and weekends.
- Where to watch FIFA World Cup games in Metro Vancouver
on June 1, 2026 at 1:00 pmFrom Hastings Park to The Shipyards, cities and venues across the region are hosting public watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Cricket Canada suspended by governing body due to 'serious breaches' of membership
on June 1, 2026 at 12:49 pmAfter a series of controversies and allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement, the International Cricket Council has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership.
- Decades after it was confiscated, a 1930s Japanese Canadian fishing boat is being restored in Delta
on June 1, 2026 at 12:00 pmA historic fishing boat that reflects the impact of Japanese internment on B.C.'s fishing industry is nearing the end of a long restoration project in Delta — but the community group behind it says the vessel still has no permanent home.
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- Canadian Auger-Aliassime cruises into French Open quarterfinals
on June 1, 2026 at 5:03 pmCanada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the French Open quarterfinals on Monday, defeating Alejandro Tabilo of Chile 6-3, 7-5, 6-1.
- Wild amateur scouting director named Maple Leafs assistant GM less than month before draft
on June 1, 2026 at 4:07 pmThe Toronto Maple Leafs continued to reshape their front office Monday, hiring Judd Brackett as assistant general manager and Freddie Hamilton as chief of staff.
- Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson capture elusive gold medal at Ostrava beach volleyball tourney
on June 1, 2026 at 3:03 pmCanadians Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson swept Katja Stam and Raisa Schoon of the Netherlands 2-0 to win a Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour event Sunday.
- Serena Williams returning to professional tennis at 44on June 1, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
- Cricket Canada suspended by governing body due to 'serious breaches' of membershipon June 1, 2026 at 12:49 pm
After a series of controversies and allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement, the International Cricket Council has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership.
