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Snowbirds in Vancouver for puck-drop flyby as Canucks face Oilers
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing a flyover across downtown Vancouver at the start of tonight's Stanley Cup playoff game between the Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. The Roy...
May 10, 2024
Korda shoots 66, keeps bid alive for sixth straight LPGA Tour win
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) - Nelly Korda has no intention of letting anyone run away with the Cognizant Founders Cup and end her bid to become the first player to win six straight LPGA Tour tournaments. Hear ...
May 10, 2024
Tickets still available as 'Messi Mania' visits CF Montreal; club expects a sellout
MONTREAL - Tickets are still available for "Messi Mania" in Montreal - if you're willing to pay up. Montreal hosts Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer action Saturday at Stade Saputo ...
May 10, 2024
Island snowpack levels remain low in May despite small April increase
NANAIMO - While up slightly compared to April, the snowpack level across B.C. remains incredibly low, with no change occurring on Vancouver Island.The May 1 snow survey and water supply bulletin indic...
May 10, 2024
Major geomagnetic storm associated with solar flares hitting all of Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's space weather agency is warning of a "major geomagnetic storm" that is hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems and other infrastructure. Space Weather Cana...
May 10, 2024
B.C. finance minister says she will retire following provincial election this fall
CASTLEGAR, B.C. - British Columbia's finance minister says she won't be running again in the next provincial election after serving in the legislature for nearly two decades. Katrine Conroy says it wi...
May 10, 2024
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic ...
May 10, 2024
US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials...
May 10, 2024
B.C. halts new jade mining in northwest, five-year transition for existing operations
VICTORIA - British Columbia has prohibited mining activities on new jade tenures in the northwest, while setting a five-year wind-down period for existing operators. A statement from the Ministry of E...
May 10, 2024
Trudeau says Meta news ban degrades safety while it makes billions off communities
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's dispute with Meta is a "test moment" for the country to stand against the social media giant that's making billions off people, but tak...
May 10, 2024