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Leftist millennial wins election as Chile's next president
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - A leftist millennial who rose to prominence during anti-government protests was elected Chile's next president Sunday after a bruising campaign against a free-market firebrand l...
Dec 19, 2021
Students concerns heard, exams will continue in-person: UBC
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia says assurances from public health officials have influenced its decision to continue with in-person exams, despite concerns from students about the spre...
Dec 19, 2021
Federal government stays mum as Manchin says 'No' to Biden bill with EV tax credits
WASHINGTON - The Prime Minister's Office isn't saying anything about a key U.S. senator's decision to put President Joe Biden's controversial electric-vehicle incentives on ice. West Virginia Sen. Joe...
Dec 19, 2021
Two seriously injured, hospitalized in central Nanaimo stabbing attack
NANAIMO - Two people remain in hospital with serious injuries following an attack in their home.RCMP and other first responders were called to a residence near the corner of Cadogan St. and Northumber...
Dec 19, 2021
Kripps pilots Canada to bronze, Coackwell ties record for medals by a brakeman
ALTENBERG, Germany - Justin Kripps bounced back from a crash in training to pilot Canada to silver in a World Cup four-man bobsled race Sunday. The 34-year-old from Summerland, B.C., teamed up with Ca...
Dec 19, 2021
On the heels of horrible season, Redblacks look to new GM Shawn Burke
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have tasked Shawn Burke with turning around their struggling franchise. The CFL team named Burke its new general manager on Sunday, a month after finishing a disappointin...
Dec 19, 2021
Raptors game against visiting Magic postponed due to Orlando COVID-19 outbreak
TORONTO - Another Toronto Raptors game has been postponed due to COVID-19. The Raptors' game against the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday has been pushed back indefinitely, due to the number of Magic ...
Dec 19, 2021
Top Stories of 2021: First Truth and Reconciliation Day draws thousands in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Canada marked its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in late September with a message of unity and reconciliation.The Snuneymuxw First Nation lead the events on Thursday, Sep. 3...
Dec 19, 2021
COVID-19 cases surge as provinces scramble to re-impose restrictions
Large parts of Canada are starting to hunker down again as a fifth wave of COVID-19 appears to be building, with thousands of new cases being reported across the country. Ontario this morning announce...
Dec 19, 2021
From masks to book banning, conservatives take on educators
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A recent Wyoming school board meeting was again packed with opponents of mask mandates when things took an abrupt turn and a parent started reading aloud sexually explicit passag...
Dec 19, 2021