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A whistle, a watch and DNA identify Canadian soldier 106 years after death in France
OTTAWA - A whistle, a pocket watch and DNA analysis helped a Canadian Forces forensic team identify the remains of a Vancouver soldier more than 100 years after he died in France. A National Defence s...
Jan 16, 2023
Kane's return from injured list raises cap questions for Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - It appears Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane is nearing the end of his lengthy stay on the injured list. Kane's wrist was lacerated in a freak accident Nov. 8 in Tampa, when he was knock...
Jan 16, 2023
Salvation Army to tear down aging half of downtown Nanaimo building
NANAIMO - A critical local social service provider is forging ahead with redevelopment plans to expand its busy Nicol St. location. Salvation Army New Hope Centre executive director Jeffrey Baergen sa...
Jan 16, 2023
Leafs forward Robertson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced Monday. The 21-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months. Robertson sustai...
Jan 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks need 'major surgery' but not rebuild: Rutherford
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations says the team needs "major surgery" but stopped short of calling for a rebuild. Jim Rutherford says the team may need to move some of ...
Jan 16, 2023
B.C. tenants ordered to pay $500,000 after unit in 'near-hoarding state' catches fire
VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver tenants have been ordered to pay more than $500,000 following a November 2017 apartment fire that a judge ruled was "foreseeable." B.C. Supreme Court Justice Matthew Kirchner...
Jan 16, 2023
B.C. tenants ordered to pay $500,000 after unit in 'near-hoarding state' catches fire
VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver tenants have been ordered to pay more than $500,000 following a November 2017 apartment fire that a judge ruled was "foreseeable." B.C. Supreme Court Justice Matthew Kirchner...
Jan 16, 2023
New standards on long-term care released, with Liberal government bill yet to come
OTTAWA - A team of experts has released a detailed handbook on how to boost quality of life and prevent the spread of infection in long-term care homes that could inform anticipated federal legislatio...
Jan 16, 2023
Baby, teen mom among 6 killed in shooting at California home
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) - Six people - including a 17-year-old mother and her 6-month-old baby - were killed in a shooting early Monday at a home in central California, and authorities are searching for ...
Jan 16, 2023
CF Montreal welcomes back national team players as training camp continues
MONTREAL - An influx of talent helped CF Montreal kick off the second week of its pre-season camp on Monday. Montreal welcomed back defensive midfielder Samuel Piette, defenders Joel Waterman and Kama...
Jan 16, 2023