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'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis - a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion. "W...
Apr 23, 2025

Versatile Jets forward Alex Iafallo ready to lend a hand on and off the ice
WINNIPEG - Alex Iafallo is always willing to lend a helping hand - on and off the ice. The Winnipeg Jets forward has moved up and down the lineup this season without a complaint. He also signed a thre...
Apr 23, 2025

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside...
Apr 23, 2025

42-year-old Prince George man wanted on multiple charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from peace officer
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP need your help locating a wanted man.Police say 42-year-old Andrew Donald Woodcock is wanted on three unendorsed warrants for the following:Breach of release order (...
Apr 23, 2025

Evander Kane to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 vs. Kings
LOS ANGELES - Evander Kane will return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Wednesday for his first game of the NHL season. Head coach Kris Knoblauch says both Kane, a winger, and defenceman John Klingber...
Apr 23, 2025

Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident
LANGFORD - A man is missing after three people, including an infant, were thrown overboard in a boating accident on Finlayson Arm northwest of Victoria. West Shore RCMP say they responded to a report ...
Apr 23, 2025

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'
OTTAWA - China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washingt...
Apr 23, 2025

Andreescu cruises into second round at Madrid Open with 6-2, 6-4 win over Kessler
MADRID - Bianca Andreescu made a triumphant return to WTA 1000-level tennis Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 win over McCartney Kessler of the United States in first-round action at the Madrid Open. The 24-y...
Apr 23, 2025

B.C. invests $11 million on value-added lumber manufacturing amid U.S. uncertainty
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is investing up to $11 million toward four projects in the province aimed at boosting the local mass-timber manufacturing sector. Jobs and Economic Developme...
Apr 23, 2025

Forward Vilardi to travel with Jets for Games 3 and 4 against St. Louis
WINNIPEG - Gabriel Vilardi will travel with the Winnipeg Jets on their upcoming road trip to St. Louis. The talented winger practised with the team again Wednesday in a yellow non-contact jersey. Head...
Apr 23, 2025