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Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact
VICTORIA - The Royal B.C. Museum says it has confirmed a carved stone pillar found at low tide on a beach in Victoria last summer is an Indigenous artifact. The museum says in a news release it will w...
Jan 27, 2021
IOC says speculating on Tokyo Olympics is damaging athletes
GENEVA - IOC president Thomas Bach hit back at the continuing speculation about whether the Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled or postponed again, saying Wednesday that such talk is damaging for the thou...
Jan 27, 2021
Canadian man charged in U.S. with NetWalker ransomware attacks
TORONTO - An investigation into a scourge of NetWalker ransomware attacks has led to the arrest of a Canadian man, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday. According to an indictment, police ...
Jan 27, 2021
With less practice time, NHL morning skates making a comeback in 2021
D.J. Smith knows what the data suggests. NHL players strapping on their gear for a morning skate seven or eight hours before a game probably isn't the best use of energy. But in an abbreviated, pandem...
Jan 27, 2021
Demolition begins for burned out Franklyn St. gym in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Work has begun tearing down a once valuable community hall for Nanaimo families and those in need. Demolition of the old Franklyn St. gym in downtown Nanaimo, at the corner of Franklyn and W...
Jan 27, 2021
Defender/midfielder Andy Rose re-signs with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed defender/midfielder Andy Rose to a one-year extension. Rose returns for his third season with the Whitecaps and seventh in MLS. The 30-year-old product ...
Jan 27, 2021
Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, who oversaw Cup wins, resigns
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, a Hockey Hall of Famer who helped lead the team to a pair of Stanley Cup titles, resigned abruptly on Wednesday. The 71-year-old Rutherford cited "p...
Jan 27, 2021
More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal
Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies for decades is growing among area communities At least six cities, towns and m...
Jan 27, 2021
Senate to resume six days later than planned in due to COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The Senate will be reopening for business nearly a week later than planned, partly in response to the surging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Speaker George Furey is extending th...
Jan 27, 2021
Nanaimo, South Cowichan pacing COVID-19 infection rate across Island Health
NANAIMO - The greater Nanaimo region accounted for a significant number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health over the last month.Island Health released localized COVID-19 data showing the greater Na...
Jan 27, 2021