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Canadiens sign forward Suzuki to eight-year extension worth $63 million
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension. The deal will pay Suzuki an average annual salary of $7.875 million. Suzuki, 22, le...
Oct 12, 2021

‘The system isn’t working,’ says B.C. mom of 9-day COVID-19 school exposure notification delay
A B.C. mother is speaking out about delays in COVID-19 notification at schools after her daughter's class was left waiting nine days to be told of exposures.The exposures happened between Sept. 22 and...
Oct 12, 2021

'She's a good helper:' popular new robot turns heads at Nanaimo restaurant
NANAIMO - Opening a restaurant during a pandemic isn't easy, but it was made a little smoother at a Nanaimo establishment thanks to an unexpected source.A robot programmed to deliver food to customers...
Oct 12, 2021

Parents concerned about COVID-19 spread in schools, support mask mandates: survey
The majority of respondents in a newly released Canada-wide survey say they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in schools and want children and staff to wear masks. The survey by the Canadian ...
Oct 12, 2021

Judge set to rule today on Maj.-Gen. Fortin's reinstatement to vaccine campaign
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is set to rule today on Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's request for reinstatement as the head of Canada's vaccine distribution campaign. The ruling by Justice Ann Marie McDonald...
Oct 12, 2021

Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac fly
BOSTON (AP) - Kik Hernandez delivered Boston's second straight walk-off win, scoring pinch-runner Danny Santana with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championship Seri...
Oct 11, 2021

Report: Raiders coach Gruden sent more offensive emails
Raiders coach Jon Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times. Exposing...
Oct 11, 2021

Report: Raiders coach Gruden sent more offensive emails
Raiders coach Jon Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times. Exposing...
Oct 11, 2021

Indigenous Peoples Day marked with celebrations, protests
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Indigenous people across the United States marked Monday with celebrations of their heritage, education campaigns and a push for the Biden administration to make good on its wo...
Oct 11, 2021

Quesnel to dedicate amphitheater park as a healing and gathering place
QUESNEL - Quesnel City Council unanimously dedicated the amphitheater park on St. Laurent Avenue adjacent to City Hall as a healing and gathering place and permanent commemoration for the victims of r...
Oct 11, 2021