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Grizzly attacks B.C. man on his property, dogs escape injury
MALAKWA, B.C. - A man out for a walk with his dogs has survived an attack by a grizzly bear on his property in British Columbia's southern interior.Conservation officer Tanner Beck says one of the two...
May 05, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases in Island Health drop below 200, two new on central Island
NANAIMO - The decline of COVID-19 cases continues in Island Health. There were 20 new cases confirmed on Wednesday, May 5 as active cases fell below 200 for the first time since March 18, dropping to ...
May 05, 2021
B.C.'s Dr. Henry says province looking to provide vaccines to youth 12 years to 17
VICTORIA - British Columbia youths aged 12 to 17 years old could soon be getting COVID-19 vaccines, and possibly before the end of the school year.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says they'...
May 05, 2021
Clippers offense explodes in 9-6 win over Victoria.
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers led 2-0 early and never trailed in an afternoon matinee against the Grizzlies.Nanaimo won 9-6 with eight different goal scorers and 11 players getting at least one point.Th...
May 05, 2021
O's Means throws MLB's 3rd no-hitter of season, tops M's 6-0
SEATTLE - John Means threw the major leagues' third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0...
May 05, 2021
Officials: Army to put civilian in charge of criminal probes
WASHINGTON - The Army plans to put a civilian in charge of the command that conducts criminal investigations, a response to widespread criticism the unit is understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with i...
May 05, 2021
Man jailed for horrific abuse of dog in Nanoose Bay
Editor's Note: This story contains details of animal abuse. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man trusted with dog-sitting while his neighours were out of the country instead beat their beloved...
May 05, 2021
Chelsea ousts Madrid to set up all-English CL final vs City
LONDON - Chelsea's decision to fire a club legend suddenly doesn't seem so callous after all. While Frank Lampard's name has hardly been forgotten by the Chelsea fans - who were chanting it outside St...
May 05, 2021
John Means throws 1st career no-hitter; O's shut out M's 6-0
SEATTLE - John Means threw the major leagues' third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0...
May 05, 2021
Goaltender Anton Forsberg signs one-year extension with Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Anton Forsberg to a one-year, US$900,000 extension. The 28-year-old Forsberg was claimed off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on March 17. He is 2-3-1...
May 05, 2021