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Veteran running back Wilder Jr. accumulates 161 net offensive yards in Edmonton debut
It certainly hasn't taken James Wilder Jr. long to scrape the rust off his game. The six-foot-three, 230-pound running back accumulated 161 total offensive yards in the Edmonton Elks season-opening 16...
Aug 11, 2021

Metis Nation British Columbia grades Horgan government
SURREY - Mtis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has produced a follow-up to a report produced last year, A Tale of Two Nations, which highlighted the inequities of the treatment of the Mtis in BC.A Tale ...
Aug 11, 2021

Former NFL player Nate Burleson joins 'CBS This Morning'
NEW YORK (AP) - CBS News is bringing a little of the NFL to its morning show, hiring former football player Nate Burleson as one of the three co-hosts of "CBS This Morning." Burleson has been host of ...
Aug 11, 2021

B.C. officials aim to reassure residents during latest heat wave
VICTORIA - British Columbia officials are reassuring residents that health and emergency services are ready to help people through another heat wave this week. The Health Ministry is urging those in a...
Aug 11, 2021

Court martial for N.B. soldier accused of serving cannabis-laced cupcakes can proceed
OROMOCTO, N.B. - A military judge has rejected an application to dismiss charges against a New Brunswick soldier accused of giving cannabis-laced cupcakes to a group of Canadian Armed Forces members t...
Aug 11, 2021

'Jeopardy!' producer Richards named host; role for Bialik
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After weeks of guest hosts on "Jeopardy!" that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as th...
Aug 11, 2021

Smokey skies possible as third summer heat wave descends on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The pending third wave of hot weather for the region this summer may not be the only problem over the coming days.Environment Canada issued its third heat warning this year on Monday, Aug. 9...
Aug 11, 2021

B.C. prepares for heatwave, thanks people for taking steps to help
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province is reaffirming to British Columbians that the health authorities, Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) remain geared up and ready to hel...
Aug 11, 2021

Hochul says she's ready to lead following Cuomo's exit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to lead after Gov. Andrew Cuomo steps down. Hochul, who is set to take the reins of power in 13 days, gave her first ...
Aug 11, 2021

California to require COVID-19 vaccine or test for teachers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. The statewide vaccine mandate f...
Aug 11, 2021