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Gilbert said De Grasse's big-game mentality will help him at post-COVID worlds
LANGLEY, B.C. - Glenroy Gilbert is confident Andre De Grasse's positive COVID-19 won't derail his performance at next month's world track and field championships. Athletics Canada's head coach said hi...
Jun 23, 2022
Calgary's QB Bo Levi Mitchell listed as questionable ahead of game against Edmonton
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders listed quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell as questionable for Saturday's game against the Edmonton Elks in the team's injury report Thursday. Mitchell took limited reps in T...
Jun 23, 2022
Clear skies across mid-Island allowing for unobstructed view of rare planetary alignment
NANAIMO - It'll require an extra early pot of coffee, but the weather forecast is cooperating for local stargazers to catch a rare sight.A planetary alignment will come to fruition early Friday, June ...
Jun 23, 2022
B.C. commits $21 million to help rebuild infrastructure in Lytton after fire
VICTORIA - The fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B.C., is getting $21 million from the provincial government to help it rebuild essential infrastructure and services. The Public Safety Ministry says i...
Jun 23, 2022
B.C. salmon farming industry welcomes consultation after years of 'ad hoc' talks
The executive director of the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association says a formal consultation process for the future of the industry is welcome after years of "ad hoc" discussions over Ottawa's pledge to e...
Jun 23, 2022
Opposition MPs urge federal government to bring home Canadians detained in Syria
OTTAWA - The NDP's foreign affairs critic acknowledges the challenges related to Canadians being held in northern Syria, but says the federal government must step in to bring its citizens home. New De...
Jun 23, 2022
Bombers looking to clean up mistakes ahead of Grey Cup rematch with Ticats
WINNIPEG - Starting the season 2-0 should have the Winnipeg Blue Bombers feeling pretty good, but that's not the case with the back-to-back Grey Cup champions. As the Bombers prepared to host the winl...
Jun 23, 2022
Question marks remain on Canadian curling scene ahead of new season and quadrennial
A new big-money invitational event was trumpeted this week as a kickoff to the 2022-23 curling season. The announcement also helped shine a spotlight on some of the uncertainty on the Canadian curling...
Jun 23, 2022
Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions
EDMONTON - Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger,...
Jun 23, 2022
Wet, cool spring driving quietest start to fire season on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Nearly non-stop rain has frustrated many awaiting summer months in the great outdoors, but is great news for local fire crews.As of mid-June, just six fires had been registered by the Coasta...
Jun 23, 2022