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Marine heat waves could wipe out fish stocks, UBC study finds
VANCOUVER - A new study from the University of British Columbia says extreme temperatures caused by climate change will eliminate hundreds of thousands of tonnes from the world's fishery catch in addi...
Oct 02, 2021
Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers trounce B.C. Lions 30-9
VANCOUVER - Zach Collaros threw for a monstrous 417 yards Friday and led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a dominant 30-9 win over the B.C. Lions in Vancouver. The Bombers quarterback connected on 28-of-3...
Oct 01, 2021
Clippers ride hot power play to 4-2 win over Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers won all three of their preseason home games after beating the Victoria Grizzlies 4-2 on Oct. 1.Max Itagaki scored the only goal of the first period converting a Jeremie Payant p...
Oct 01, 2021
Gaudreau, Tkachuk lead Calgary Flames to 4-1 pre-season win over Vancouver Canucks
CALGARY - Johnny Gaudreau scored his first goal of the pre-season and added an assist Friday to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, Matthew Tkachuk also had a goal and...
Oct 01, 2021
Jansen, Dickerson hit home runs for Blue Jays in 6-4 win over Orioles
TORONTO - Steven Matz pitched a strong seven-plus innings for his team-leading 14th win and got enough run support Friday as the Toronto Blue Jays kept their playoff hopes alive. The Jays held off the...
Oct 01, 2021
Formenton scores twice for Senators in 7-2 thumping of Canadiens in pre-season game
Ottawa's youth movement paced the Senators to a 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in pre-season hockey Friday. Alex Formenton, 22, led the way with two goals and an assist. Drake Batherson, 23, and ...
Oct 01, 2021
NWSL Commissioner Baird resigns amid scandal
National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct. Baird's resignation wa...
Oct 01, 2021
Defenceman Travis Hamonic won't opt out of NHL season: Canucks GM
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Travis Hamonic isn't opting out of the NHL season, but he has yet to join the team. General manager Jim Benning said in a statement Friday on Twitter t...
Oct 01, 2021
Island Health continues high daily increases to end week
NANAIMO - Island Health has reported its third consecutive day of 80 or more new COVID-19 cases.The health authority reported Friday, Oct. 1, its case increases from the past two days, including 85 on...
Oct 01, 2021
Elections Canada confirms recount going ahead in Quebec riding
OTTAWA - Elections Canada is confirming that a recount will take place in a Quebec riding with a close result after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box after the votes were validate...
Oct 01, 2021