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Cattle helping to manage B.C. wildfire risk with targeted grazing
A handful of ranchers in British Columbia's Interior are getting readyto graze their cattle in concentrated areas near homes and community infrastructure, where they'll eat the grasses that dry over t...
Apr 03, 2022
Pakistan president dissolves Parliament at PM's request
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan's president dissolved Parliament on Sunday setting the stage for early elections after the prime minister sidestepped a no-confidence move earlier in the day. Imran Khan aske...
Apr 03, 2022
Clippers take first two playoff games at home, beat Surrey 7-4 in Game 2
NANAIMO - The Clippers gave up an early first goal but quickly tied the score and skated to a 7-4 victory over Surrey.Buddy Johnson gave the Eagles their only lead four minutes into the game but it la...
Apr 02, 2022
Husso makes 39 saves, Blues deal Flames their 3rd straight defeat
CALGARY - Robert Thomas scored for the third straight game and set up Nathan Walker's go-ahead goal late in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-4 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sat...
Apr 02, 2022
Suzuki scores in SO, Canadiens beat Lightning 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nick Suzuki scored in the shootout, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Saturday night. Suzuki beat Brian Elliott on a nifty backhander in the third round...
Apr 02, 2022
Raposo scores first MLS goal, Vancouver Whitecaps down Sporting Kansas City 1-0
VANCOUVER - Ryan Raposo scored and the Vancouver Whitecaps earned their first win of the season Saturday, downing Sporting Kansas City 1-0 at B.C. Place. It was a revenge victory for the Whitecaps, wh...
Apr 02, 2022
Winnipeg Jets fail to capitalize on power-play chances in 3-2 loss to L.A. Kings
WINNIPEG - Captain Anze Kopitar recorded a goal and one assist in his 1,200th career NHL game Saturday to help lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Adrian Kempe also had...
Apr 02, 2022
Matthews nets 51st goal to help Toronto defeat Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 51st goal, Morgan Rielly had a goal and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs won their fourth straight with a 6-3 victory over the Philad...
Apr 02, 2022
Nanaimo Buccaneers sold, new owner vows to turn ship around
NANAIMO - A new owner is on board with intentions of strengthening Nanaimo's junior B hockey team following a difficult season.The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League franchise has been sold by Carl...
Apr 02, 2022
Canada's Gushue opens with win over Czechs at world men's curling championship
LAS VEGAS - Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Lukas Klima of the Czech Republic 6-4 in Saturday's round-robin opener at the world men's curling championship. Gushue settled for a single point in the ninth...
Apr 02, 2022