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Evander Kane to make season debut for Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 vs. Kings
LOS ANGELES - Evander Kane will return to the Edmonton Oilers lineup on Wednesday for his first game of the NHL season. Head coach Kris Knoblauch says both Kane, a winger, and defenceman John Klingber...
Apr 23, 2025
Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident
LANGFORD - A man is missing after three people, including an infant, were thrown overboard in a boating accident on Finlayson Arm northwest of Victoria. West Shore RCMP say they responded to a report ...
Apr 23, 2025
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'
OTTAWA - China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washingt...
Apr 23, 2025
Andreescu cruises into second round at Madrid Open with 6-2, 6-4 win over Kessler
MADRID - Bianca Andreescu made a triumphant return to WTA 1000-level tennis Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 win over McCartney Kessler of the United States in first-round action at the Madrid Open. The 24-y...
Apr 23, 2025
B.C. invests $11 million on value-added lumber manufacturing amid U.S. uncertainty
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is investing up to $11 million toward four projects in the province aimed at boosting the local mass-timber manufacturing sector. Jobs and Economic Developme...
Apr 23, 2025
Forward Vilardi to travel with Jets for Games 3 and 4 against St. Louis
WINNIPEG - Gabriel Vilardi will travel with the Winnipeg Jets on their upcoming road trip to St. Louis. The talented winger practised with the team again Wednesday in a yellow non-contact jersey. Head...
Apr 23, 2025
Bryan Adams tour heading to Kelowna
Rock icon, Canada's very own Bryan Adams, will embark on his biggest tour in years and has a Kelowna date in September.The "Roll With The Punches" North America 2025 tour has 40 shows in all with The ...
Apr 23, 2025
Vancouver's PWHL expansion team will play out of Pacific Coliseum next season
VANCOUVER - The Professional Women's Hockey League has taken its first step in a bigger plan to grow the league. The PWHL announced an expansion franchise for Vancouver on Wednesday to add a seventh t...
Apr 23, 2025
Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare workers: minister
QUEBEC CITY - The Quebec minister responsible for secularism says the government isn't ruling out expanding its religious symbols ban to include daycare employees. Jean-Franois Roberge says "everythin...
Apr 23, 2025
FireSmart pilot projects launched in the North Okanagan
The Regional District of North Okanagan has launched two FireSmart pilot programs.Residents in the RDNO Electoral Areas will be able to access a new Chipping Program and Home Assessment Program.The Fi...
Apr 23, 2025
