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Colorado fire evacuees aided by good road access, daylight
DENVER (AP) - A late-season wildfire pushed by hurricane-force winds tore through two densely populated Denver suburbs and seemed destined to leave a trail of deaths. Yet, only two people were unaccou...
Jan 05, 2022
Homeowners grant threshold leaps to $1.9 million in B.C. as property values increase
VICTORIA - Homeowners in British Columbia whose property is valued at just under $2 million will still be eligible for the annual homeowner grant. The provincial government announced Wednesday it has ...
Jan 05, 2022
B.C. reports nearly 30,000 active cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Health Ministry says the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 has risen to 317 as the province deals with the Omicron variant. The government says there are 3,798 new...
Jan 05, 2022
Chelsea gifted goals by Spurs to gain 2-0 cup semifinal lead
LONDON (AP) - With Tottenham's defenders giving away easy goals, Chelsea could restore tranquility while easing Romelu Lukaku back into the team. For Antonio Conte, though, it was a night of frustrati...
Jan 05, 2022
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list
Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday. Parsons will likely miss the season fin...
Jan 05, 2022
Royal Winnipeg Ballet agrees to $10M settlement over instructor's photographs
WINNIPEG - A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Royal Winnipeg Ballet over allegations a former teacher and photographer took intimate photos of students and released th...
Jan 05, 2022
Oilers MVP McDavid on NHL COVID list; Benn, Stars returning
Edmonton captain and reigning league MVP Connor McDavid went on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Wednesday, while the Dallas Stars and their captain Jamie Benn prepared to return to the ice after miss...
Jan 05, 2022
COVID: Liverpool-Arsenal semifinal off, Messi now negative
LIVERPOOL, England - A growing coronavirus outbreak among players and staff led to Liverpool's English League Cup semifinal match against Arsenal being postponed, adding to the backlog in English foot...
Jan 05, 2022
3,798 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 179 in Northern Health
VICTORIA - The provincial government is reporting 3,798 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the past 24 hours.The new/active cases include:* 1,739 new cases in Fraser Health * Total active cases: 13,92...
Jan 05, 2022
Cold Temperatures present challenges to first responders
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George and area have been dealing with cold temperatures since the middle of last month.So cold that WorkSafe BC issued a safety warning this past week urging workers and employe...
Jan 05, 2022