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Musqueam history, heritage and culture showcased in new FIFA 23 video game
The hit EA Sports FIFA video game has gone back to its roots with its new edition, literally. FIFA 23, developed primarily in EA Vancouver, recognizes the history, heritage and culture of the Musqueam...
Sep 24, 2022
Wild Rose Castle Playground in Errington open to the public
ERRINGTON - The Regional District of Nanaimo recently announced the construction of their new playground inside Errington Community Park is officially complete.The Wild Rose Castle Playground features...
Sep 24, 2022
Homes washed away by Fiona in N.L., storm wreaks havoc across Atlantic region
SYDNEY, N.S. - Towns in Cape Breton and on Newfoundland's southern coast declared states of emergency on Saturday as post-tropical storm Fiona - one of the strongest storms to ever strike Eastern Cana...
Sep 24, 2022
Canada's Conners and South Korea's Im lose in third round of Presidents Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Canada's Corey Conners and partner Sungjae Im of South Korea have lost the first match of the day at the Presidents Cup. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., and Im shook hands with America...
Sep 24, 2022
N.W.T. man among finalists in international astronomy photographer contest
YELLOWKNIFE - A man from Yellowknife is gaining international recognition for a photo capturing a stunning display of dancing green aurora lights over the Cameron River. Frank Bailey was the only Cana...
Sep 24, 2022
BC Culture Days gives Nanaimo's history a digital life
NANAIMO - B.C. Culture Days, which started on Sep. 23 and runs until Oct. 16., is being celebrated once again this year.Described as Canada's largest public participation campaign for the arts, it's a...
Sep 24, 2022
Quebec election: PQ leader fighting to revive sovereignty debate — and his own party
MONTREAL - The question of Quebec independence has been put on the back burner during Quebec's election campaign, but Parti Qubcois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is fighting to secure a place for it...
Sep 24, 2022
Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen
OTTAWA - The thundering sound of hoofbeats charging toward the end of the track was met with a chorus of cheers from thousands of revellers in cowboy hats and jeans, dazzled by the colourful lights of...
Sep 24, 2022
HIV spike among B.C. drug users associated with COVID-19 lockdown, research says
VANCOUVER - A new study says reduced access to HIV services during early COVID-19 lockdowns in British Columbia was associated with a "sharp increase" in HIV transmission among some drug users. The st...
Sep 24, 2022
Clippers open season with 4-2 win in Powell River
NANAIMO - The Clippers have now won two straight season openers in Powell River.In 2021 it was 6-2 and in 2022 a 4-2 triumph.In the first half of this year's contest Nanaimo put a b lanket on the King...
Sep 23, 2022