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Canadian Justin Kripps delays start of World Cup season until 2021
Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps has delayed the start of his World Cup season until 2021. The Olympic champion from Summerland, B.C., was aiming to begin the World Cup circuit this month but has ...
Nov 09, 2020
EXPLAINER: Why AP hasn't called Pennsylvania
WHY AP HASN'T CALLED PENNSYLVANIA: A close margin and a large number of outstanding votes are what's making the Pennsylvania contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden too early to call. The...
Nov 09, 2020
Meet Emmet, a swell gent with a love for life and scritches
NANAIMO - Emmet is a wonderful cat who knows how to live the good life. He can be equally rambunctious and relaxed. He'll always find the coziest spot in the house but is also always up to play and ro...
Nov 09, 2020
'He loved to help people:' Howie Meeker remembered for more than hockey accomplishments
PARKSVILLE - Tributes are pouring in for Howie Meeker,who was described by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a great Canadian.The longtime French Creek resident passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, ...
Nov 09, 2020
Canadian international Cindy Nelles named to New Zealand Barbarians rugby squad
Canadian rugby international Cindy Nelles has been named to the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the New Zealand women later this month.Nelles is currently working in New Zealand and playing rugby...
Nov 09, 2020
Already active on free agent front, Jays GM Atkins may look to add another starter
The Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to strike on the free-agent front this off-season. Productive interactions at this week's general manager meetings could set them up for some potential trades...
Nov 09, 2020
Island Health COVID-19 cases surpass 300, almost 1,000 new cases confirmed across B.C.
NANAIMO - British Columbia's COVID-19 curve continues to trend up.A total of 998 cases across B.C. were confirmed Monday, Nov. 9 by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, including 12 in the Isla...
Nov 09, 2020
Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury ready for a season of twists and turns
Mikael Kingsbury is prepared for a moguls season that's subject to change. The reigning Olympic and world champion's goal in 2020-21 is continued international domination, if a season can go ahead ami...
Nov 09, 2020
Horgan says return to lockdown measures possible if COVID-19 cases spike
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan did not rule out returning to lockdown measures in British Columbia if the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb. Horgan made the statement in his first address af...
Nov 09, 2020
Greta Thunberg on 2 very surreal years of protest and fame
NEW YORK - In the first days of Greta Thunberg's solitary sidewalk protest outside Swedish Parliament in August 2018, most walk right past her. Some pause and ask why she's not in school. But people s...
Nov 09, 2020