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Oval looks for more from the City
PRINCE GEORGE - The ice oval is a popular winter destination for all ages and based on attendance figures, that popularity is growing. In 2009, the oval saw 6,300 users. That jumped to nearly 15,000 l...
Dec 15, 2021
Elks sign defensive back Aaron Grymes to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Aaron Grymes to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The seven-year CFL veteran had 51 defensive tackles and one interception in 13 games last...
Dec 15, 2021
Curling Canada finalizes field for 16-team Olympic mixed doubles trials
OTTAWA - The 16-team field for Canada's Olympic mixed doubles trials was confirmed Wednesday by Curling Canada. The Dec. 28-Jan. 2 competition at Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Man., will determi...
Dec 15, 2021
Leafs, Raptors, Senators to have 50 per cent fan capacity amid COVID-19 surge
TORONTO - The new COVID-19 surge is impacting sports fans in Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors plus the Ottawa Senators will see their venue capacity reduced to 50 per cent at home games st...
Dec 15, 2021
Post-secondary students provided with important new mental health training resource
NORTHERN BC- A new free educational resource has been introduced in BC for post secondary students helping their peers struggling with mental health concerns. Starting a Conversation About Mental Heal...
Dec 15, 2021
AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include restricting players to staying in their hotels while on the road...
Dec 15, 2021
Montreal archdiocese independent ombudswoman receives 75 formal complaints
MONTREAL - An independent ombudswoman hired by the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese said Wednesday she has received 75 formal complaints - including 46 related to abuse - dating back to 1950 until ...
Dec 15, 2021
Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters
VANCOUVER - A panel of engineers says better forecasting and co-ordination could help prepare British Columbia for natural disasters, while they warn the spring thaw and rain could compound damage cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters
VANCOUVER - A panel of engineers says better forecasting and co-ordination could help prepare British Columbia for natural disasters, while they warn the spring thaw and rain could compound damage cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Blackhawks, Beach's attorney meet with mediator for 1st time
CHICAGO (AP) - Representatives for the Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who is suing the team over how it handled his allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach were meeting with a...
Dec 15, 2021