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Western Canada under extreme cold warning, wind chill reaching -55 C
EDMONTON - Frigid temperatures and arctic air have left most of the western provinces shivering with wind chills dipping down to -55 C, forcing ski hills to close and even keeping owners of backyard r...
Dec 27, 2021
B.C. extends state of emergency again that was put in place after November rain
VICTORIA - British Columbia is again extending its provincial state of emergency that's been in place after torrential rain caused severe flooding and mudslides last month. The province says in a news...
Dec 27, 2021
Owen Power on record-setting pace at world junior men's hockey championship
EDMONTON - A broader Canadian audience finally gets to see why Owen Power is a standout among his hockey peers. The 19-year-old defenceman from Mississauga, Ont., played his junior hockey in the Unite...
Dec 27, 2021
B.C. health officials report more than 6,000 COVID-19 cases over three-day period
VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials reported 6,288 COVID-19 cases for a three-day period. A news release Monday says the case numbers are "preliminary." Officials say hospitalization, death a...
Dec 27, 2021
More than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases over Christmas in B.C.
VICTORIA - The number of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. fell over the course of the Christmas weekend.The B.C. Ministry of Health is reporting 2,552 new cases Friday through Saturday, 2,023 new cases Satu...
Dec 27, 2021
Thought to be abducted, RCMP say 3-year-old may be headed to B.C.
RED DEER, AB - Alberta RCMP say the they are searching for a father believed involved in a parental abduction.Police say Malin Nyhus, 35, was last seen with son Elijah Nyhus, 3, in Red Deer, Alberta t...
Dec 27, 2021
Ville Koivunen powers Finland past Austria 7-1 at world junior hockey championship
EDMONTON - Ville Koivunen scored twice and added an assist as Finland routed Austria 7-1 on Monday at the world junior hockey championship. Brad Lambert had a goal and two assists for Finland (2-0), w...
Dec 27, 2021
CF Montreal acquires Canadian international defender Alistair Johnston from Nashville
CF Montreal added to its defence Monday by acquiring Canadian international Alistair Johnston from Nashville SC. The 23-year-old fullback from Aurora, Ont., who became a fixture in the Canadian backli...
Dec 27, 2021
Roughriders re-sign national offensive linemen Evan Johnson and Logan Ferland
REGINA - Offensive linemen Evan Johnson and Logan Ferland have signed contract extensions with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The club announced the signings on Monday. Johnson re-signs with Saskatchew...
Dec 27, 2021
National Lacrosse League postpones three games due to COVID-19 concerns
The National Lacrosse League has postponed three games due to COVID-19. The league made the announcement on Monday after consulting with health authorities and officials in Canada and the United State...
Dec 27, 2021
