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Kids' COVID-19 vaccine approval, easing of border measures to be announced today
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to make two major announcements on the pandemic front today, starting with the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for children, then later detailed plan...
Nov 19, 2021
More military deployments amid flooding state of emergency
VANCOUVER - As rescue and relief efforts ramp up in areas hardest hit by flooding and mudslides, the B.C. government is expected to provide more information today about the state of emergency it has d...
Nov 19, 2021
Floods another blow for restaurants in B.C. Interior, operators and advocates say
Restaurant operators in British Columbia's southern Interior are scrambling after flooding and landslides closed highways and rail lines, cutting businesses off from the supply chains they rely on. It...
Nov 19, 2021
McDavid, Turris score in shootout to lift Oilers past Jets 2-1
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid and Kyle Turris scored in the shootout as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. McDavid also scored in regulation and rookie goal...
Nov 18, 2021
Flames beat Sabres 5-0 on Markstrom's NHL-best 5th shutout
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves and Andrew Mangiapane and Johnny Gaudreau each had two goals and an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 5-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday nigh...
Nov 18, 2021
Rudy Gay scores 20 points in season debut, Jazz beat Raptors
SALT LAKE CITY - Rudy Gay hit five three-pointers and scored 20 points in his season debut to help the Utah Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors 119-103 on Thursday night. Gay also had five rebounds while pl...
Nov 18, 2021
Conservative senators defy O'Toole on expulsion of senator who challenged leadership
OTTAWA - Sen. Denise Batters may no longer be welcome in the Conservatives' national caucus but she's still a member of the party's Senate caucus. Conservative senators have chosen to keep Batters in ...
Nov 18, 2021
Morgan Rielly, Jack Campbell lead red-hot Maple Leafs over Rangers
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly scored twice as the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs downed the New York Rangers 2-1 on Thursday to register their 10th victory in 11 games. Jack Campbell made 27 saves for Toronto ...
Nov 18, 2021
Penguins snap losing streak, thump Canadiens 6-0 on the road
MONTREAL - The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game losing streak with a convincing 6-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. The Penguins exploded in the first period with goals from...
Nov 18, 2021
'Those early morning ferries are an essential service:' vaccine mandate behind ferry changes for Gabriola Island
NANAIMO - New COVID-19 vaccine mandates for BC Ferries are behind a drop in service for residents of Gabriola Island.A Monday, Nov. 15 deadline for BC Ferries employees to provide proof of at least on...
Nov 18, 2021
