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General says US may train Afghan forces in other countries
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military may continue to train Afghan security forces, but do it in other countries after American forces leave Afghanistan, the top U.S. military officer said Thursday, calling ...
May 06, 2021
Blinken reaffirms US support for Ukraine amid Russia tension
KYIV, Ukraine - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Washington's support for Ukraine at a meeting Thursday with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of Kyiv's heightened tensions wi...
May 06, 2021
Former Ranger, Capital Nick Kypreos not surprised by brawl between teams
Former NHL player and longtime broadcaster Nick Kypreos doesn't believe stiffer discipline against Washington's Tom Wilson would've prevented what ensued in the Capitals-New York Rangers game Wednesda...
May 06, 2021
Grocery workers 18 and up in one B.C. region can register for vaccine
VICTORIA - Grocery workers aged 18 and up are now eligible to register for a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine in British Columbia's largest health region. Fraser Health says all workers, whether the...
May 06, 2021
CFJC Midday - Free to access cross country trails coming to Sun Peaks! SPRTA's trail building efforts making way for fresh riding opportunities
Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association President Sam Loxton outlines plans for new cross country mountain biking trails that anyone can use. Find out how you can get involved!
May 06, 2021
OF Springer expected to miss more than 10 days, Jays GM says
TORONTO - Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not expected to be ready to return to Toronto's lineup when his latest stint on the 10-day injured list ends May 13, general manager Ross Atkins said ...
May 06, 2021
No tickets, charges issued in Quebec for travellers violating hotel quarantine order
MONTREAL - Quebec's public prosecutions bureau says it hasn't issued tickets or filed criminal charges for violations of the national health order requiring travellers arriving in Canada to quarantine...
May 06, 2021
Police: Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed injured in blast
MALE, Maldives - Maldives' first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a blast Thursday near his home and was being treated in a hospital ...
May 06, 2021
Tickets fly out the door for 2021 Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Spokesman Bryce Herman confirms the lottery has sold out as of 1:45 p.m.The prize draw will be held on June 30.EARLIER: The 2021 Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery is about to sell out.S...
May 06, 2021
Alberta eases security payment burden for oilsands companies
EDMONTON - Alberta is changing how it calculates the payments oilsands mines make to ensure there's enough money to clean up the mess they leave behind. The province says the decision is in reaction t...
May 06, 2021
