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Kamloops Blazers send players home over COVID-19 concerns, travel restrictions
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers hockey club has announced its players will be returning to their hometowns immediately.In a news release, the team says this comes as the COVID-19 developments continue...
Mar 14, 2020
Frigid wind in Kamloops expected to taper off by Sunday night
KAMLOOPS - It appears those in the Kamloops region will be dealing with a recent spurt of icy wind for a little while longer. Environment Canada says the local area will be clear, cold, and windy thro...
Mar 14, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Flames won't pay event staff during COVID-19 suspension; Oilers offer assistance
The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly, and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season. The Flames sent an email to their hourly and event ...
Mar 14, 2020
Reds' Trevor Bauer organizing 'sandlot' game in Arizona
PHOENIX - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer says he is organizing a "sandlot" baseball game. He also is trying to raise $1 million for Major League Baseball game-day staff who could be affected by ...
Mar 14, 2020
People over 70 should stay home amid COVID-19 outbreak: Legault
Quebec Premier Francois Legault called on the province's seniors and those who may be inclined to visit them to stay home until further notice on Saturday in a bid to stop the growing spread of C...
Mar 14, 2020
Canadian curling continues to get hammered by novel coronavirus cancellations
Brad Gushue's curling team will not wear the Maple Leaf in Scotland and Canada has lost more world championships because of concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The World Curling Federation canc...
Mar 14, 2020
Raptors "travel party" tests negative for coronavirus after contact with Jazz
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have received a clean bill of health. All players and staff received negative results from their COVID-19 tests, the team said in a statement on Saturday. "Those who...
Mar 14, 2020
Nine new cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C, with more anticipated through adapted testing
VANCOUVER - Health officials in British Columbia say nine new cases of COVID-19 identified has brought the number of confirmed cases in the province to 73. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry a...
Mar 14, 2020 (File photo, courtesy of Canadian Press)
Woodbine racetracks closing to general public for minimum of two weeks
TORONTO - Woodbine Mohawk Park and Woodbine Racetrack will be closed to the general public starting tomorrow for a minimum of two weeks. Woodbine Entertainment, which operates the two racetracks, made...
Mar 14, 2020
Peer harm reduction workers move to unionize in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - When the overdose crisis struck British Columbia four years ago, Dave Apsey was among a small group of people in a unique position to respond. As a drug user who helped open a needle excha...
Mar 14, 2020
