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Israel reports all-time high for new COVID-19 infections
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel has recorded its highest-ever number of new coronavirus infections - driven by the ultra-contagious omicron variant - despite restrictions on travel and required quarant...
Jan 05, 2022
Panthers win fourth consecutive game, roll past Flames 6-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Patric Hornqvist scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a season-high 47 shots and the Florida Panthers pushed their winning streak to four games by topping the Calgary Flames 6-2...
Jan 04, 2022
VanVleet has 33 points to lead Toronto Raptors to 129-104 win over San Antonio Spurs
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet continues to make a mid-season push to be named to the NBA all-star game in Cleveland next month. The Toronto Raptors guard went over the 30-point mark for a third straight out...
Jan 04, 2022
Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Winnipeg Jets are responding to new coach Dave Lowry. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 shots and the Jets won their third straight game, beating the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesd...
Jan 04, 2022
Trudeau, Horgan discuss Omicron response, B.C. flooding rebuilding efforts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will hold a call with all of the country's premiers next week to discuss how governments are keeping citizens safe as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 rap...
Jan 04, 2022
Widespread winter storm watch in effect for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Environment Canada is warning of the next wintry punch heading our way.Forecasts are calling for between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow beginning in the evening hours of Wednesday, Jan. 5 and ...
Jan 04, 2022
Personal responsibility & contingency plans key to keep Omicron at bay in B.C.
NANAIMO - B.C's provincial health officer is telling residents and business owners it's time to take personal responsibility when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19.Over 80 per cent of new cas...
Jan 04, 2022
B.C.'s top doctor says employers should plan now for lots of sick workers
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial health officer is advising businesses to put contingency plans in place to continue operating as up to one-third of their staff could be off sick with the Omi...
Jan 04, 2022
Stranded drivers endure frigid night on impassable highway
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Hundreds of motorists were stranded after a winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia and left some drivers stuck in place for nearly 24 hours in freezing temperatures along an imp...
Jan 04, 2022
Nanaimo sees 34 per cent surge for typical single-family home as property assessments soar
NANAIMO - Newly released property valuations showed substantial increases for most properties in B.C. and the mid-Island region is no different.BC Assessment property valuations as of July 1, 2021 wer...
Jan 04, 2022