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Canada's Howden, Gairns earn World Cup ski cross bronze medals
VEYSONNAZ, Switzerland - Canada's Reece Howden and Tiana Gairns both earned bronze medals in World Cup ski cross action on Sunday. Howden of Cultus Lake, B.C., finished behind Japan's Ryo Sugai and Sw...
Mar 12, 2023

Penalties prove costly for Spruce Kings in loss to Vipers
VERNON - The Prince George Spruce Kings multiple trips to the penalty box prove to be the deciding factor in Saturday's (Mar.11) game as the Vernon Vipers score two power play markers to give themselv...
Mar 12, 2023

3.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in Haida Gwaii, B.C.
DAAJING GIIDS, B.C. - A minor earthquake occurred Saturday night (Mar.11) off the west coast.Earthquake Canada reports that a 3.8 magnitude quake was recorded off Graham Island in Haida Gwaii just aft...
Mar 12, 2023

Iran claims prisoner swap with US; US calls it 'cruel lie'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's top diplomat claimed Sunday that a prisoner swap was near with the U.S., though he offered no evidence to support his assertion. The U.S. immediately dismisse...
Mar 12, 2023

Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts
EDMONTON - Recent leaks of toxic tailings from northern Alberta oilsands mines have revealed serious flaws in how Canada and Alberta look after the environment, observers say. Some accuse the federal ...
Mar 12, 2023

A look at Prince Edward Island Liberal Leader Sharon Cameron
CHARLOTTETOWN - A look at Sharon Cameron, leader of Prince Edward Island's Liberal party. Age: 62 Early years: Cameron was born on Dec. 5, 1960, in Amherst, N.S., and currently lives in Cornwall, P.E....
Mar 12, 2023

Climate change hits home for some on P.E.I. but takes back seat in election
STANLEY BRIDGE, P.E.I. - A week into the Prince Edward Island election campaign, there has been plenty of talk about health care and housing. But after post-tropical storm Fiona pounded the Island las...
Mar 12, 2023

A look at Prince Edward Island Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker
CHARLOTTETOWN - A look at Peter Bevan-Baker, leader of Prince Edward Island's Green party. Age: 60 Early years: Bevan-Baker was born June 3, 1962, in Scotland, U.K., to John Stewart Bevan Baker, a Bri...
Mar 12, 2023

Kuzmenko scores twice as Vancouver Canucks trounce Ottawa Senators 5-2
VANCOUVER - Andrei Kuzmenko scored twice as the Vancouver Canucks extended their win streak with a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. J.T. Miller and Nils Aman each recorded a goal and ...
Mar 11, 2023

Nashville hands Montreal third straight shutout loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jacob Shaffelburg scored a first-half goal and Joe Willis made it stand up without having to make a save as Nashville SC blanked CF Montreal 2-0 on Saturday night. Shaffelburg ...
Mar 11, 2023