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Zapped: Lightning too much for Canadiens in Stanley Cup final opener
TAMPA, Fla. - The Montreal Canadiens' return to the NHL's biggest stage didn't go as planned. Tampa Bay star Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of goals as the defending-champion Lightning comfortably dism...
Jun 28, 2021
Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate sex abuse claims
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 20...
Jun 28, 2021
Bettman on Blackhawks' assault allegations: First reaction was 'Tell me the facts'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. But his first thought was: "Tell me the facts." ...
Jun 28, 2021
Heat wave dubbed 'dangerous,' 'historic' bakes much of Western Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada warns the torrid heat wave that has settled over much of Western Canada won't lift for days, although parts of British Columbia and Yukon could see some relief sooner. H...
Jun 28, 2021
Heat wave dubbed 'dangerous,' 'historic' bakes much of Western Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada warns the torrid heat wave that has settled over much of Western Canada won't lift for days, although parts of British Columbia and Yukon could see some relief sooner. H...
Jun 28, 2021
Campfires banned in B.C. starting June 30
VICTORIA - Effective noon on Wednesday (June 30), campfires, and Category Two and Category Three open fires will be prohibited throughout B.C.A campfire is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres ...
Jun 28, 2021
Island Health sees only three new COVID-19 cases over weekend
NANAIMO - New COVID-19 cases within Island Health over the weekend were only found in the central Island area. All three confirmed on Monday, June 28 were in the central Island area. At the same time,...
Jun 28, 2021
'I'm not ready to give this up': Keenan looking ahead to next Olympics after missing hammer standard
KAMLOOPS - Adam Keenan's dreams of competing at an Olympic Games will have to wait another three years - for Paris 2024. Keenan failed to make Olympic standard in the Canadian hammer throw final on Sa...
Jun 28, 2021
Nanaimo Parkway traffic hampered due to lengthy oil slick
NANAIMO - The northbound lane of the Nanaimo Parkway was closed due to an oil spill. Nanaimo Fire Rescue confirmed an extended oil slick stretched in the right hand northbound lane of the Nanaimo Park...
Jun 28, 2021
Merritt cancels Canada Day fireworks due to dry conditions
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has announced that Canada Day fireworks are cancelled due to the dry conditions in the Valley.Mayor Linda Brown said: "The Nicola Valley is tinder-dry - we had very...
Jun 28, 2021
