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Mid-Island biodiversity group takes over operations of Brant Wildlife Festival
PARKSVILLE - The Brant Wildlife Festival, (BWF) an annual celebration of nature and conservation, now has new local owners. Operated by The Nature Trust of British Columbia since 2007, the BWF announc...
Nov 12, 2023
Injectable HIV drug less accessible to patients in B.C. than other provinces: doctor
VANCOUVER - British Columbians with HIV have less access to an injectable drug compared to patients elsewhere in the country who can get a shot every two months instead of taking a daily pill, says an...
Nov 12, 2023
Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking
MONTREAL - In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights. But despite decad...
Nov 12, 2023
Canadians trapped in Gaza still waiting to leave as border crossing set to reopen
OTTAWA - Hundreds of Canadians hoping to escape the besieged Gaza Strip may get their chance as early as Sunday as the sole available land crossing out of the territory was set to reopen following a t...
Nov 12, 2023
Clippers battle adversity to beat the Bulldogs 5-2
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers beat their early season nemesis the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5-2 at Weyerhauser Arena.The Bulldogs had won all four previous games this season including a 6-5 overtime decis...
Nov 11, 2023
Hyman scores 3 1st-period goals, Oilers snap 4-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Kraken
SEATTLE (AP) - Zach Hyman scored three goals in the first period and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. Hyman finished the ...
Nov 11, 2023
Nikita Zadorov defends agent, confirms Flames trade talks
OTTAWA - Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov says he and the Canadian club have discussed about seeking a trade, a day after his agent took to social media to cast doubt on his long-term future i...
Nov 11, 2023
Spain scores early and often in 42-20 men's rugby win over Canada
VILLAJOYOSA, Spain - Spain ran in five tries in the first half en route to a 42-20 win over Canada on Saturday at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup. The 18th-ranked Americans beat No. 26 B...
Nov 11, 2023
Vancouver-based Loopy Godinez wins on UFC 295 undercard in New York
NEW YORK - Vancouver-based strawweight (Loopy) Lupita Godinez won a split decision over California-based Brazilian Tabitha (Baby Shark) Ricci on Saturday on the undercard of UFC 295. The judges scored...
Nov 11, 2023
González, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe's career ends with an injury
SAN DIEGO (AP) - World Cup winner Esther Gonzlez scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 on Saturday night in a Natio...
Nov 11, 2023