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New COVID-19 cases in Island Health jump by 112 in one weekend
NANAIMO - A substantial number of new COVID-19 cases were found over the weekend within Island Health. The health authority confirmed 112 new cases since Friday on Monday, Aug. 16, to a total of 5,677...
Aug 16, 2021
Cyclist seriously hurt in Gabriola Island crash
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A cyclist was flown to hospital after a high-speed crash on Gabriola Island.They fell to the pavement just after 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 on North Rd. on the hill leading to the fe...
Aug 16, 2021
Fines issued for unauthorized advertising during B.C.'s 2020 election
Elections B.C. has issued three fines penalties for violations of the Election Act involving advertisement authorization. The offences happened during the 2020 provincial election.The three cases invo...
Aug 16, 2021
Montreal Haitian group urges Ottawa to speed up immigration files for quake victims
Montreal's Haitian community is asking Ottawa to process immigration files more quickly for Haitians waiting to come to Canada, following a deadly earthquake that struck the country over the weekend. ...
Aug 16, 2021
Jays outfielder Hernández named American League player of the week
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernndez has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour. Hernndez batted .500 (14-for-28) with eight r...
Aug 16, 2021
Leg injury could force Stamps' starter Bo Levi Mitchell to sidelines versus Alouettes
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence unde...
Aug 16, 2021
Aggressive Interior wildfires triggers hundreds of evacuation orders & highway closures
NANAIMO - High winds and hot temperatures are driving aggressive fire behaviour on a number of fronts in the province's interior.The newly sparked Mt. Law wildfire is threatening properties around Pea...
Aug 16, 2021
Artist faces off against homophobia with fantasy Queer Newfoundland Hockey League
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador - A western Newfoundland artist is facing off against homophobia in hockey by creating a fantasy hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers."Lucas Mor...
Aug 16, 2021
Ontario trucker appeals prison sentence for killing woman in Edmonton hotel
EDMONTON - An Ontario trucker is trying to appeal his 12 1/2-year sentence after he was found guilty in the killing of a woman in his Edmonton hotel room. Bradley Barton was sentenced in July for mans...
Aug 16, 2021
Para swim star Rivard buoyed by performance of Canadians at Tokyo Olympics
Aurelie Rivard has learned to adapt to swimming with no fans in the stands to cheer her on. The Paralympic star can dig deep within herself to find that pre-competitive adrenalin rush. Organizers anno...
Aug 16, 2021
