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Pickard, Oilers extend winning streak to seven games with 4-1 victory over Devils
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first win in almost two years as the Edmonton Oilers earned their seventh straight win, 4-1, over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Pickard, who the Oile...
Dec 10, 2023
Two people arrested in B.C. after dead infant brought to hospital
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Mounties in Williams Lake, B.C., say two people were arrested after a 32-year-old man brought a dead infant to a hospital. Police say a second injured child was later found and b...
Dec 10, 2023
RCMP investigating after man brings dead infant to hospital near Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP are investigating after a man brought a dead infant to a hospital near Williams Lake.In a news release issued Sunday (Dec. 10), Williams Lake RCMP say a 32-year-old man atte...
Dec 10, 2023
Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears
MONT-LAURIER, Que. - Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago. The situation remains stable and the pr...
Dec 10, 2023
Canadian rugby men and women face challenging final day at South Africa Sevens
CAPE TOWN - The Canadian women finished sixth and the men seventh after a challenging day Sunday at the South Africa Sevens. Australia won the women's event for the second week in a row, defeating Fra...
Dec 10, 2023
Spruce Kings split two games in Cranbrook, fall to the Bucks 4-2 Saturday
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings were unable to leave Cranbrook with two victories over the weekend.After a 3-2 win the night prior, the Spruce Kings fell to the Cranbrook Bucks 4-2 on t...
Dec 10, 2023
Workers at Hudson's Bay store in Kamloops, B.C., on strike
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Workers at the Hudson's Bay store at Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops, B.C., have walked off the job after their union and the company were unable to reach a wage agreement. United Steelwork...
Dec 10, 2023
Dubreuil, Blondin earn World Cup long track speedskating medals for Canada
TOMASZW, Poland - Canada's Laurent Dubreuil added to his medal haul this weekend with World Cup gold on Sunday in the men's 500-metre long track speedskating event. The Levis, Que., native won the rac...
Dec 10, 2023
Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System switching to Voyent Alert! in 2024
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Residents in the Cariboo can expect changes to the way their notified of an emergency in 2024.In a news release, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) says the Cariboo Chilcotin Em...
Dec 10, 2023
Pierre-Gilles leads three-medal day for Canada at short track speedskating World Cup
BEIJING - Jordan Pierre-Gilles earned two gold medals at a short track speedskating World Cup stop that saw Canada pick up three medals on Sunday. The Sherbrooke, Que., native picked up his second gol...
Dec 10, 2023