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Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL's all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night. To...
Nov 08, 2021
A 'rapidly escalating COVID-19 situation is developing in the Yukon,' top doctor says
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's top doctor says a "rapidly escalating COVID-19 situation" is threatening the territory's health-care system and residents must take steps to control the spread. Acting chief medic...
Nov 08, 2021
Former Whitecaps women's team players support MLS investigation, want further action
VANCOUVER - A group of former players for the Vancouver Whitecaps women's team says it welcomes a Major League Soccer investigation into how the club handled allegations of abuse, and it wants the fin...
Nov 08, 2021
B.C. reports 1,438 new cases of COVID-19 over three days, 17 more deaths
VICTORIA - British Columbia has reported 1,438 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed over a three-day period, as well as 17 more deaths linked to the illness. The Health Ministry says 553 of the latest case...
Nov 08, 2021
De Guzman sees losing his national caps record as a positive for Canada soccer
While proud of his accomplishments with the national team, Julian de Guzman only sees positives in the fact that his record for men's Canadian caps is about to be broken. For one, the player approachi...
Nov 08, 2021
Eichel ready for surgery, recovery expected to take 3 months
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Forward Jack Eichel said Monday he is relieved the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Buffalo Sabres to the Vegas Golden Knights is behind him and he is looking forward to being...
Nov 08, 2021
New supportive housing opens in Salmon Arm
A new supportive housing building for people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, has opened in Salmon Arm.Located at 540 Third St., Cedar Place is a four-storey, wood-frame building with 38 self...
Nov 08, 2021
'We're excited': Canadians explain why they headed south as border restrictions ease
NIAGARA FALLS - Canadians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were able to cross the land border into the U.S. on Monday as pandemic restrictions eased. Here's a look at why some were making a trip sout...
Nov 08, 2021
James Hart wins $100,000 Audain Prize as British Columbia's most distinguished artist
VANCOUVER - British Columbia carver James Hart, hereditary chief of the Eagle Clan of the Haida Nation, has won the $100,000 Audain Prize for Visual Art as the province's most distinguished artist. Mi...
Nov 08, 2021
Oilers C Draisaitl, Leafs G Campbell, Ducks G Gibson named NHL three stars
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Draisaitl has...
Nov 08, 2021
