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All of California city under evacuation order amid deluge
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) - The entire community of Montecito, California and surrounding canyons were ordered to evacuate Monday amid a deluge of rain that has flooded roads and swollen waterways. The ...
Jan 09, 2023
B.C. will pay fees, fund schooling upgrades to get more nurses in health-care system
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government will pay fees for international nurses and help finance former nurses who want to return to health care in a push to get more workers into the system. Premi...
Jan 09, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs latest NFL team to take a look at B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke
Add the Kansas City Chiefs to the growing list of NFL clubs to take a look at CFL star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Chiefs confirmed they hosted the 24-year-old Victoria native for a workout Monday....
Jan 09, 2023
Edmonton Elks sign all-star Loucheiz Purifoy after his release from B.C. Lions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed all-star defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy after his release last week from the B.C. Lions. The 30-year-old was a CFL all-star in 2022 compiling 55 tackles, thre...
Jan 09, 2023
Former Canada assistant coach takes over as head coach of the NWSL Portland Thorns
The Canadian connection continues at the Portland Thorns. The defending National Women's Soccer League champions have named assistant coach Mike Norris as the successor to head coach Rhian Wilkinson, ...
Jan 09, 2023
Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal officially begins with pre-season training session
MONTREAL - Hernan Losada officially started his tenure as manager of CF Montreal on Monday as the Major League Soccer club had its first official training session of the pre-season at Olympic Stadium....
Jan 09, 2023
Port Alberni man dead after crash near Coombs, alcohol a possible factor
NANAIMO - A man died following a Friday night two-vehicle collision after police believe the driver of an oncoming truck may have been impaired by alcohol and crossed the centre line.It happened on an...
Jan 09, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning, PWHPA to co-host women's games
TAMPA, Fla. - The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association and the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning will co-host a four-game Dream Gap Tour event in February. Four teams will participate in the Feb. ...
Jan 09, 2023
Canada sanctions Iranian entities and officials, citing misinformation
OTTAWA - Canada has imposed another round of sanctions, punishing three Iranian entities and two leaders Ottawa blames for propagating misinformation. The new sanctions include a censorship body known...
Jan 09, 2023
B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A pastor who was servicing a Metro Vancouver church has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against children. Police in New Westminster say they began an i...
Jan 09, 2023