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Lions' defence has earned title of best in the CFL, says B.C. defensive back Peters
SURREY, B.C. - Garry Peters is adamant. The B.C. Lions defence has earned its title of "best in the league." "As a defence, you don't see a lot of guys complaining out there. The guys are always picki...
Aug 02, 2023

Canada's Routliffe doubles up on gold medal at world para swim championship
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Tess Routliffe claimed her second gold medal and defended her title at the world para swim championship Wednesday. The 24-year-old from Caledon, Ont., won the women's SB7 ...
Aug 02, 2023

British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 20...
Aug 02, 2023

Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources Minister says
SURREY, B.C. - The federal government's plan to plant two billion trees by 2030 is on track and is even exceeding its targets. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says in the first two years...
Aug 02, 2023

British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 20...
Aug 02, 2023

Pledge to plant 2 billion trees lofty but attainable, Natural Resources Minister says
SURREY, B.C. - The federal government's plan to plant two billion trees by 2030 is on track and is even exceeding its targets. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says in the first two years...
Aug 02, 2023

Several people injured at World Police Fire Games in Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Manitoba health officials say seven people have been taken to hospitals from the World Police Fire Games. They say several others have been treated for injuries at the scene. Thousands of l...
Aug 02, 2023

Blue Jays all-star shortstop Bo Bichette placed on 10-day injured list
TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays 10-day injured list. He has right patella tendinitis after apparently jamming his knee while running the basepaths Mon...
Aug 02, 2023

14th Annual Commonwealth Cup raises over $98,000 for Hospice
PRINCE GEORGE- The 14th Annual Commonwealth Cup, held on July 18th, 2023, was a record-breaking success - raising $98,601 (net proceeds) for Hospice. Since its inception, The Commonwealth Cup has rais...
Aug 02, 2023

Quebec court sides with English school boards fighting education reform
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has found that parts of a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights. In a decision published today, Justice S...
Aug 02, 2023