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Stellar sea lion pup in Vancouver aids research to rebuild species in Alaska
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium says one of its Stellar sea lions has given birth to a healthy pup. A statement from the aquarium says the birth occurred recently and the male pup, named Natoa, and...
Sep 09, 2022
Area restriction for Evergreen area near Heffley Creek extended
KAMLOOPS - The province is extending an area restriction for the Evergreen area north of Heffley Creek.In an update Friday (Sept. 9) morning, the Kamloops Fire Centre says the Area Restriction Order w...
Sep 09, 2022
PETERS: Queen Elizabeth showed us that dignity and grace is possible in public life
LONGTIME READERS AND VIEWERS of Two and Out will know that this space is no friend of the British monarchy. However, a day after the Queen's death, we will deign to say something nice. Despite the atr...
Sep 09, 2022
Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he won't seek re-election, calls for leadership vote
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he will not seek another term as MLA for Klondike, and has asked the Yukon Liberal Party to initiate proceedings to select a new leader. Silver says he'll ...
Sep 09, 2022
MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound...
Sep 09, 2022
Elks coach Jones not thinking about home losing streak ahead of Stampeders' visit
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks could have an infamous date with CFL history Saturday night. But the prospect of losing a CFL-record-tying 14th home game in a row isn't at the front of their minds. The E...
Sep 09, 2022
Canada's Olympic champion Kripps joining bobsled team as technical coach
CALGARY - Canada's Olympic bobsled champion Justin Kripps is becoming a coach. The 35-year-old from Summerland, B.C., is joining the national bobsled team as the program's new technical coach. The mov...
Sep 09, 2022
Wildfires in B.C. and U.S. prompt haze, air-quality statements in southern B.C.
VANCOUVER - Haze from wildfires burning in Washington state, Idaho and the British Columbia Interior is expected to create smoky skies across much of southern B.C. over the weekend. Environment Canada...
Sep 09, 2022
B.C. government opens book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II
VICTORIA - British Columbians are invited to sign a book of condolence in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.In a news release Friday (Sept. 9) morning, the B.C. government says an online book has been...
Sep 09, 2022
Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids six months to four years old
OTTAWA - Health Canada approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine today for use in children between six months and four years old. The federal department says after a thorough and independent scientific revie...
Sep 09, 2022
