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Federal Court ruling sets back health workers seeking psilocybin mushroom access
VANCOUVER - Megan McLaren thought her future career was in law enforcement, but her path radically shifted thanks in part to psychedelic drug therapy, she says. McLaren left a civilian position with t...
Sep 30, 2023

B.C. Lions beat Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 to clinch home playoff berth
VANCOUVER - Receivers Keon Hatcher and Alexander Hollins passed the 1,000-yards mark for the season as the B.C. Lions ran out 33-26 winners over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to clinch a home playoff s...
Sep 29, 2023

Malone scores in OT as Oilers rally to beat Flames 2-1
CALGARY - Brad Malone scored 2:24 into overtime and Jack Campbell made 33 saves as the Edmonton Oilers rallied late to win 2-1 over the Calgary Flames on Friday in NHL pre-season action. Dylan Hollowa...
Sep 29, 2023

Blue Bombers rally to beat visiting Argonauts 31-21
WINNIPEG - Backup quarterback Dakota Prukop ran in a two-yard touchdown with 3:31 left in the fourth quarter to help lift the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 31-21 come-from-behind victory over the Toronto...
Sep 29, 2023

Blue Jays on verge of clinching playoff berth after 11-4 victory over Rays
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to securing a playoff berth Friday night with an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Belt and Matt Chapman homer...
Sep 29, 2023

Matthew Knies scores short-handed goal as Maple Leafs edge Canadiens 2-1
MONTREAL - Rookie Matthew Knies scored a short-handed game-winning goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in NHL pre-season action Friday night. Defenceman Mikko Kokkonen ...
Sep 29, 2023

Giroux impresses in leading Senators to 3-1 win over Jets
OTTAWA - Claude Giroux looks more than ready for the regular season as was evident in the Ottawa Senators 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. Roby Jrventie also scored, picking up his seco...
Sep 29, 2023

Epic Games, maker of 'Fortnite' video game, begins $2.75M settlement payout
The maker of the popular video game "Fortnite" has begun compensating claims in a $2.75-million settlement to a Canadian class-action lawsuit over the inclusion of controversial "loot boxes." Epic Gam...
Sep 29, 2023

Thompson follows resurgent week at Solheim Cup with strong start in Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) - Lexi Thompson followed a resurgent week at the Solheim Cup with a strong start in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. After going 3-1 in Spain in the United States' tie that left...
Sep 29, 2023

Respiratory illnesses on the rise at UHNBC
PRINCE GEORGE - Yesterday, noting hospital visits by people with respiratory illness, be it COVID or influenza, are starting to show increases in hospitals across the province, including the Universit...
Sep 29, 2023