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Population growth and backyard gardens likely tied to increase in rodent numbers
NANAIMO - Experts are coming to the conclusion initiatives to become greener, increase vegetation, home gardens and having backyard hens could be driving a rat population explosion.Pest control techni...
Oct 21, 2022
Premier-in-waiting David Eby releases 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety
The B.C. New Democrat's newly minted leader and premier-in-waiting is promising "significant action" to bolster the province's affordable housing, health care system, public safety and the environment...
Oct 21, 2022
Struggling Canucks return to Vancouver seeking first win of the season
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks set some dubious records on their season-opening road swing. Not only did they become the first team in NHL history to lose their first four games of the season while...
Oct 21, 2022
Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after election ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a lower court ordered him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating wheth...
Oct 21, 2022
It's a Fine time for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to snap slump
REGINA - Even though he has every reason to, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Mason Fine is determined not to be overwhelmed when he makes his first CFL start Saturday against the Calgary Stampede...
Oct 21, 2022
Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to miss at least two more games with undisclosed injury
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have placed Nikolaj Ehlers on injured reserve, the team announced Friday. The move, retroactive to Tuesday, means the winger will miss at least Saturday's visit from the T...
Oct 21, 2022
Canada beats Finland 9-6 to reach semifinals at world mixed curling championship
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada's Jean-Michel Menard scored three points in the extra end for a 9-6 victory over Finland's Markus Sipila on Friday at the world mixed curling championship. Menard sco...
Oct 21, 2022
Former Vancouver Whitecaps striker Masato Kudo dies following brain surgery
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps say they are mourning the death of former striker Masato Kudo. Japanese club Tegevajaro Miyazaki announced on its website Friday that the 32-year-old player had die...
Oct 21, 2022
Never-boring Leafs hit the road after rollercoaster start: 'The nature of the market'
TORONTO - Mark Giordano has seen it before. He'll no doubt see it again. Wins, losses, injuries and controversy are magnified early in every NHL season. In a Canadian market, the spotlight's even brig...
Oct 21, 2022
Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'
WASHINGTON - Canada's industry minister says he's confident Canada and the United States can work out their differences over the Nexus trusted-traveller program. Franois-Philippe Champagne says he exp...
Oct 21, 2022