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Indigenous leaders concerned over B.C.'s process for old-growth logging deferrals
VANCOUVER - Indigenous leaders in British Columbia have expressed concerns over the tight timeline and lack of support in the government's plan for old-growth logging deferrals, while they underscore ...
Nov 05, 2021
B.C. judge expected to announce decision in battle over control of Rogers board
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge is expected to announce a decision today in the battle over control of the board of Rogers Communications Inc. Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick must rule ...
Nov 05, 2021
Jamie Benn scores OT winner for Dallas Stars in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Jamie Benn scored the overtime winner and Miro Heiskanen chipped in with three assists Thursday for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Benn collected a drop pass from Joe...
Nov 04, 2021
Brock Nelson scores four goals for Islanders in 6-2 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL - Brock Nelson scored four times for the New York Islanders in a 6-2 thumping of the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The Isles, who are midway through a 13-game road trip, scored more than fo...
Nov 04, 2021
Nylander scores OT winner for Leafs in 2-1 win over Lightning
TORONTO - William Nylander scored on the power play at 3:43 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night to pick up their fourth straight win. John Tav...
Nov 04, 2021
Golden Knights down Senators 5-1 after trade for Jack Eichel
OTTAWA - The Vegas Golden Knights won on and off the ice Thursday when they capped the day with a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. The Knights' day started with the announcement that Vegas (5-5-0) ha...
Nov 04, 2021
VIU Mariners primed for new season & long overdue championship celebration
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are about to kick off their PACWEST volleyball season, by paying an overdue tribute to a special team.The Mariners will open at home with women's and men's matches against C...
Nov 04, 2021
Alberta judge convicts man of assault for coughing on server in Calgary bar
CALGARY - A man who removed his mask and deliberately coughed on a server at a Calgary bar last year has been convicted of assault. In a decision released last week, provincial court Judge Heather Lam...
Nov 04, 2021
Modelling data shows vaccination helping trend COVID-19 cases down
NANAIMO - New provincial modelling data shows COVID-19 cases are slowly decreasing following increased measures to encourage vaccinations.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry outlined new modell...
Nov 04, 2021
Interfor Q3 profit falls despite record production; U.S. output offsets wildfires
BURNABY, B.C. - Interfor Corp. says its net profit plunged in its latest quarter despite record production in which U.S. output offset decreases in British Columbia caused by wildfires. The Burnaby, B...
Nov 04, 2021