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Bill Vigars, campaign manager for Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, dies at 78
WHITE ROCK, B.C. - Bill Vigars, who led the promotion of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in 1980, has died at the age of 78. His wife, Sherry MacDonald, confirmed the news in an interview, saying Vigars ...
Oct 12, 2024
Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school
A British Columbia First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending a residential school near Williams Lake, more than triple the number recorded for the institution in the N...
Oct 12, 2024
Lewis' late TD lifts Elks to 23-18 win, season series sweep of Stampeders
CALGARY - Eugene Lewis caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Tre Ford with 1:09 remaining in the game to lead the Edmonton Elks to a 23-18 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday...
Oct 12, 2024
Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship Series
CLEVELAND (AP) - Lane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Saturday in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason...
Oct 12, 2024
Eby says no place for violence in politics as RCMP probe Campbell River bomb threat
LANGLEY, B.C. - New Democrat Leader David Eby says violence should have no place in politics after a party campaign office in Campbell River was evacuated following a bomb threat. Eby, who was campaig...
Oct 12, 2024
RCMP investigating break-in at Pinehouse detachment
Pinehouse RCMP are investigating after tools and backpacks were stolen from an area within their detachment that was under construction. Police say the incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday wh...
Oct 12, 2024
Canada tops host Czechia 1-0 in OT to advance to International Para Hockey Cup final
OSTRAVA - Rob Armstrong scored the game-winning goal 1:14 into overtime to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over Czechia and into the gold-medal game of the International Para Hockey Cup on Saturday. Corb...
Oct 12, 2024
Accessory in Prince Albert murder case receives thank you from victim's family
Editor's note: the following story contains graphic descriptions of violence some readers may be sensitive to.A man credited with being the reason a missing man's remains were found, had tears in his ...
Oct 12, 2024
Raiders embark on B.C. road trip in Prince George
A five-game road swing through British Columbia starts tonight for the Prince Albert Raiders as they take on the Prince George Cougars at the CN Centre.Prince George comes into the game with a B.C. Di...
Oct 12, 2024
Trade minister says she is ‘disappointed’ by report of caucus revolt to oust Trudeau
A growing number of Liberal MPs are banding together to convince Prime Minister Justin Trudeau it's time to step down, although he appears to retain support from his cabinet.Trade Minister Mary Ng sai...
Oct 12, 2024
