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Boeser scores twice to lead surging Canucks past Sharks 5-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Brock Boeser scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks won their sixth straight game since coach Bruce Boudreau took over with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday n...
Dec 16, 2021
Puljujarvi leads Oilers past Blue Jackets 5-2; Edmonton snaps six-game losing skid
EDMONTON - Jesse Puljujarvi had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers broke out of a serious slump by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Thursday. Derek Ryan, Brendan Perlini and Warr...
Dec 16, 2021
Vasilevskiy sets wins record, Lightning beat Senators 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy set an NHL record for wins in a calendar year, Steven Stamkos picked up his 900th career point and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursda...
Dec 16, 2021
Jonathan Drouin stars in shootout as Habs beat Flyers 3-2 in empty arena
MONTREAL - Jonathan Drouin was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday in an empty Bell Centre. Quebec public health officials asked the ...
Dec 16, 2021
Regina's Kali Christ wins gold for Canada at Four Continents speedskating event
CALGARY - Regina's Kali Christ brought home gold in the women's 1,500 metres on Thursday, the second day of the Four Continents speedskating championship. Christ finished in one minute 57.679 seconds ...
Dec 16, 2021
Canucks appoint Stan Smyl vice president, keep Sedins, Ryan Johnson in former roles
Vancouver Canucks president and interim general manager Jim Rutherford continues to fill out his front office, naming Stan Smyl his vice president of hockey operations The Canucks (13-15-2) announced ...
Dec 16, 2021
Four Kamloops secondary schools compete in a friendly food drive that benefits the food bank
KAMLOOPS - During the holidays, some less privileged folks might not have the resources to choose between luxury items like Christmas gifts and regular expenses like food or rent. This year, students ...
Dec 16, 2021
Senate set to pass pandemic aid bill after MPs leave for winter break
OTTAWA - The Senate was poised to give quick approval Thursday to a new round of pandemic aid after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made a pre-Christmas plea to rubberstamp the help and promised th...
Dec 16, 2021
TNRD spending audit reveals Gill overspent on questionable items, many receipts not itemized
KAMLOOPS - BDO Canada's forensic audit exposed the 'inappropriate culture of spending' that was created by former CAO Sukh Gill. The audit revealed he spent more than he was alloted, had questionable ...
Dec 16, 2021
COVID-19 cases rise in B.C. as Health Ministry warns of Omicron variant
VICTORIA - British Columbia's COVID-19 cases are climbing with 753 new infections and three more deaths reported Thursday. The Health Ministry says in a news release there are now 135 cases of the con...
Dec 16, 2021
