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NHL prepares for second straight virtual entry draft
For the second year in a row, NHL general managers and scouts will gather around their computers Friday for a virtual entry draft. Owen Power, a six-foot-six, 213-pound defenceman from Mississauga, On...
Jul 23, 2021
Let the games begin, and raising a louder alarm in B.C. : In The News for July 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 23... What we are watching on the world s...
Jul 23, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 23, 2021
Kanye West unveils 'Donda' album at massive Atlanta event
LOS ANGELES - Kanye West barely said a word during his impromptu album listening session Thursday night, but the mercurial rapper still had most attendees standing on their feet while hanging on every...
Jul 22, 2021
B.C. sees highest number of COVID-19 cases in a month
VICTORIA - British Columbia's COVID-19 cases are creeping up again with the province reporting the highest numbers in a month. Health officials reported 89 cases of COVID-19 Thursday, figures last see...
Jul 22, 2021
Stankoven says he's received interest from Boston, L.A. and Seattle leading up to NHL Draft
KAMLOOPS - Macie Stankoven has all the NHL hats lined up for when one of them calls her brother's name. The moment it happens will be a dream come true for Logan. "Definitely just total excitement and...
Jul 22, 2021
Lengthy investigation leads to child pornography charge against Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - An investigation that began 15 months ago has yielded charges against a Kamloops man for possession of child pornography.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were contacted by the B.C....
Jul 22, 2021
'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years
NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...
Jul 22, 2021
NHL schedule leaves room for Olympic break, league says talks ongoing
The schedule for the upcoming NHL season leaves room for an Olympic break, but the league says no final decision has been made on whether players will compete in the 2022 Beijing Games. The NHL said i...
Jul 22, 2021
Long-term effects of smoke inhalation should be avoided: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - It has been almost a month of a smoke-filled sky in Kamloops and the recommendation from Interior Health remains the same: stay indoors, stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise -...
Jul 22, 2021
