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MLB's snail-paced lockout talks to resume with union offer
NEW YORK (AP) - Locked out baseball players plan to make a counteroffer to management on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal when the snail-paced negotiations resumed following a 42-...
Jan 20, 2022
Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with quarterback Collaros on contract extension
WINNIPEG - American Zach Collaros will be under centre this season to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chase a third straight Grey Cup title. The Bombers announced Thursday evening they've agreed to ter...
Jan 20, 2022
LNG Canada provides project update
NORTHERN BC - It is the largest private sector investment in Canadian history and the LNG Canada project in Kitimat had a busy 2021, despite the pandemic. "Overall, the LNG Canada project is now over ...
Jan 20, 2022
Rapid tests to be distributed to schools in British Columbia
VICTORIA - Schools in British Columbia will soon get rapid antigen tests as a way to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among staff, including teachers and administrators. The Education Ministry says...
Jan 20, 2022
More calls to halt forestry deferrals
PRINCE GEORGE - It was Day One of the Natural Resources Forum and the Chief of the Lheidli T'enneh used the venue to express concern over a new policy introduced by the government in November. After m...
Jan 20, 2022
ESPN shift in Australian Open coverage challenging for fans
Tennis fans used to staying up through the night to watch the Australian Open have had to change their viewing habits and are having trouble finding some of the matches they want to see. ESPN has dram...
Jan 20, 2022
BC's active COVID-19 case count drops by 935
NORTHERN BC- 203 of BC's 1,150 new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Northern Health. This has boosted the regions active case count to 1,582, which is up by 78 from yesterday (Wednesday). Meanwhil...
Jan 20, 2022
Canadian women's under-18 hockey roster announced for cancelled world championship
CALGARY - Hockey Canada named its roster for the world under-18 women's hockey championship even though the tournament was cancelled. Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, was a...
Jan 20, 2022
B.C. flood victims eligible for support navigating recovery funding beginning Feb. 1
VICTORIA - Residents in British Columbia who were affected by flooding will be eligible next month for personalized support to help navigate the recovery process and available funding programs. The B....
Jan 20, 2022
K-12 educators in BC receive thousands of rapid test kits
NORTHERN BC- This week, 200,000 rapid antigen test kits are being shipped to the K-12 sector across the province. They are to be used by staff, teachers and administrators with symptoms of COVID-19.Th...
Jan 20, 2022