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Canucks deal defenceman Nate Schmidt to Winnipeg Jets for third-round pick
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have added another veteran defenceman to the lineup, acquiring Nate Schmidt from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, Vancouver receives Winnipeg's third-round pick in the ...
Jul 27, 2021
More than 80% of Island Health vaccinated, province eyes new ways to promote vaccinations
NANAIMO - Island Health has the second highest number of vaccinated people across B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry detailed the current state of vaccination efforts on Tuesday, July 27....
Jul 27, 2021
Extra help is on the way to fight wildfires in British Columbia
British Columbia is "significantly ahead" of the 10-year average in terms of the number of fires and the area that has been scorched so far this year, says the director of fire centre operations at th...
Jul 27, 2021
Potential high for Winnipeg Jets after challenging season: Stastny
Paul Stastny believes the Winnipeg Jets are on the precipice of something special. The 35-year-old centre knows, though, that he's not the only NHL player who is excited about his team this off-season...
Jul 27, 2021
Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. The Habs say the deal, announced Tuesday, has an average annual value of US$3.4 milli...
Jul 27, 2021
Salmon getting through Fraser River slide zone as officials ponder permanent fix
VANCOUVER - Officials say thousands of migrating salmon are making their way past an area of British Columbia's Fraser River where a waterway was restructured following a massive rock slide more than ...
Jul 27, 2021
NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start
NEW YORK (AP) - If there's going to be a surge in viewership interest in the Tokyo Olympics, NBC Universal is still waiting. For three straight nights, viewership for the Tokyo Games has been down mor...
Jul 27, 2021
Democratic donor convicted of offering drugs for sex; 2 died
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal jury has convicted a wealthy donor to Democrats on charges he injected gay men with methamphetamine in exchange for sex, leading to two deaths and other overdoses. Ed Buck...
Jul 27, 2021
From great goalies to feisty forwards, lots of talent to be found in NHL free agency
A wild off-season continues for NHL general managers this week as they hunt for deals on the free agent market. From veteran goaltenders to burly defenceman and celebrated snipers, several big talents...
Jul 27, 2021
Quick response keeps tree farm fire contained
NANAIMO - Volunteer firefighters are credited with keeping a blaze south of Nanaimo from causing significant destruction to a tree farm. The Extension Volunteer Fire Department was called to Gogo's Ch...
Jul 27, 2021