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NHL investigation says there is insufficient evidence Evander Kane broke COVID rules
NEW YORK - The NHL has concluded its investigation of Evander Kane and found that there was insufficient evidence that he lied about his COVID-19 status when travelling during the holiday period. The ...
Jan 27, 2022
Postal workers can wear their N95s at work — but only with a company mask on top
OTTAWA - Canada Post says its employees will be able to wear N95 masks at work, but only if they wear a disposable medical mask they have provided on top. It has issued new guidance to employees sayin...
Jan 27, 2022
RCMP station in Surrey, B.C., evacuated after grenade turned in
SURREY, B.C. - The Mounties called in explosive experts after a person walked into one of their offices in Surrey, B.C., with a grenade on Thursday. The RCMP say someone went to their Guildford office...
Jan 27, 2022
Kelowna woman wins $1 million lottery
A Kelowna woman said she though her eyes were "upside down" after finding out she had a $1-million Lotto 6/49 ticket.Sherrill Atchinson purchased her ticket for the Sept. 22 draw from the Capri Cenre ...
Jan 27, 2022
Ground broken at site of Armstrong's new city hall
Construction has begun for a new city hall in Armstrong.Mayor Chris Pieper broke ground at the new site during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 27. Councillors Paul Britton, Linda Fisher, Shirley Fowler, ...
Jan 27, 2022
Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney
EDMONTON - An Alberta mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "un...
Jan 27, 2022
Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs contract extension with NWSL Portland Thorns
Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a contract extension with the Portland Thorns through 2022, with an option for the 2023 NWSL season. The 38-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C., who led Ca...
Jan 27, 2022
RCMP recover heavy equipment, prohibited weapons and vintage dirt bike
Police have recovered an estimated $300,000 worth of stolen equipment and firearms at properties in Lake Country and Penticton.The Kelowna RCMP Target Team, with assistance from local detachments, exe...
Jan 27, 2022
Engine fire on board B.C. school boat off Vancouver Island; students, crew safe
VICTORIA - Students and crew aboard a marine school bus have been safely rescued after an engine fire on the vessel used to ferry children to school in B.C.'s southern Gulf Islands. A spokesman with t...
Jan 27, 2022
Organizer of Sunwing party flight says his group was unfairly abandoned by airlines
MONTREAL - The organizer of a controversial Sunwing party flight to Mexico says his group was unfairly abandoned by the airline. James William Awad told reporters at a new conference today that Sunwin...
Jan 27, 2022
