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Sentimental video tribute opens Trebek's final "Jeopardy!"
More than two months after Alex Trebek's death, fans of "Jeopardy!" finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host opened Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Treb...
Jan 08, 2021
Island Health records third consecutive day of 20+ COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - Island Health reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day. The health authority added 27 new cases to its tally on Friday, Jan. 8. This is tied for the second high...
Jan 08, 2021
Dabrowski ready for big doubles season as she tries to build four-player game
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski will soon be Australia-bound to kick off a tennis season shrouded in uncertainty. Along the way she plans to continue doing her part to help build the four-player game. Dab...
Jan 08, 2021
Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Twitter banned President Donald Trump's account Friday, citing "the risk of further incitement of violence." The social platform has been under growing pressure to take further action against Trump fo...
Jan 08, 2021
Layoffs at B.C. hospice that refused to offer medical assistance in dying
DELTA, B.C. - A British Columbia hospice society that refused to offer medical assistance in dying has issued layoff notices to all clinical staff before its contract with the local health authority c...
Jan 08, 2021
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry to sit out against Sacramento for "personal reasons"
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will sit out Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, with the team citing "personal reasons" on the pre-game injury report. The six-time all-star has started all se...
Jan 08, 2021
NHL notebook: Jets' Heinola ready to play; Leafs' Andersen focused on task at hand
After helping Finland capture bronze at the world junior hockey championship this week in Edmonton, Ville Heinola was ready for a bit of a break. An entire week off from hockey wasn't quite what he ha...
Jan 08, 2021
Whale families bring along calf on return trip to traditional feeding grounds in B.C.
ALERT BAY, B.C. - Two northern resident killer whale families brought along a baby as they returned for the first time in 20 years to their traditional winter foraging grounds in British Columbia wate...
Jan 08, 2021
Whale families bring along calf on return trip to traditional feeding grounds in B.C.
ALERT BAY, B.C. - Two northern resident killer whale families brought along a baby as they returned for the first time in 20 years to their traditional winter foraging grounds in British Columbia wate...
Jan 08, 2021
Nanaimo woman's credit cards rack up thousands in purchases after being stolen overnight from vehicle
NANAIMO - Local police are again reminding people not to leave valuable items in their vehicles, especially overnight.The warning comes after a woman had her purse stolen from her vehicle overnight on...
Jan 08, 2021