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Former mayor, MLA Donna Barnett among newcomers elected to 100 Mile House council
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A popular former mayor and MLA has returned to the municipal scene, grabbing a spot on 100 Mile House council.Donna Barnett was the top vote-getter in Saturday's (Oct. 15) elect...
Oct 15, 2022
Two incumbents return, two newcomers join Ashcroft council
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Ashcroft's new-look council will see a mix of familiar and less familiar faces.Incumbents Jonah Anstett and Nadine Davenport will fill two of the four council spots.They will be joine...
Oct 15, 2022
Stanke back in the mayor's chair in Clinton
CLINTON, B.C. - A familiar face is back as mayor of Clinton - but it's not the incumbent.Roland Stanke was elected mayor Saturday (Oct. 15), defeating councillor Christine Rivett and incumbent Susan S...
Oct 15, 2022
Dynamic defence powers B.C. Lions to 40-32 win over Winnipeg Blue Bombers
VANCOUVER - A pair of pick sixes helped the B.C. Lions creep closer to a home playoff spot with a 40-32 win over the league-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday. Halfbacks T.J. Lee and Marcus Say...
Oct 15, 2022
Flames start fast, hang on to beat host Oilers 4-3
EDMONTON - Michael Stone had a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames got a bit of revenge for last season's playoff ousting by Edmonton, defeating the Oilers 4-3 on Saturday. Mikael Backlund, Naz...
Oct 15, 2022
Fowler leads Zozo by 1 shot, eyes first Tour win since 2019
INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) - Rickie Fowler shot a 4-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Zozo Championship, putting himself in position for his first PGA Tour win in 3...
Oct 15, 2022
Peña's 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep
SEATTLE (AP) - Jeremy Pea homered in the 18th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday to advance to the AL Championship Series for the sixth straight year. Pea drove a...
Oct 15, 2022
Oshie, Capitals beat Canadiens 3-1 for first win of season
WASHINGTON (AP) - T.J. Oshie had a goal and assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Saturday night to avoid their first 0-3-0 start since the 2012-13 lockout season. Cono...
Oct 15, 2022
Municipal elections across B.C., with major battles in Vancouver, Surrey expected
VANCOUVER - Voters in downtown Vancouver casting ballots Saturday to elect a new mayor and council said housing was the top campaign issue, with public safety and support for vulnerable people also on...
Oct 15, 2022
China party meets to grant Xi Jinping 5 more years in office
BEIJING (AP) - China on Sunday opened a twice-a-decade Communist Party conference at which leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term that breaks with recent precedent and establi...
Oct 15, 2022
