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Disruptions continue for popular BC Ferries route between Vancouver, Victoria
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (206+ words) VICTORIA " Disruptions on a popular BC Ferries route between Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria will last through the Easter long weekend after a vessel experienced mechanical problems this week. BC Ferries says that the generator problem on the Spirit of…...
Scotland closes in on world curling semifinal spot with win over Switzerland
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (221+ words) OGDEN " Scotland closed in on a bye to the semifinals at the world men's curling championship with a 7-4 win over Switzerland in Thursday's morning draw. Ross Whyte's team went ahead 5-4 with a point in the ninth end, then capped the…...
Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as eighth season begins
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (1003+ words) With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans in place for a notable rule change, the eyes of the soccer world are sure to turn to the Canadian Premier League this season. Those at the top of the…...
Vic Rauter, the voice of TSN’s curling coverage, to retire after 53-year career
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (320+ words) TORONTO " Vic Rauter, the voice of TSN's curling coverage for more than 40 years, is retiring after the men's world championship. TSN announced Rauter's retirement Thursday in a release paying tribute to the popular broadcaster, known for his curling knowledge and…...
‘We’re supposed to win no matter what’: Raptors lament loss to lowly Kings
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (615+ words) TORONTO " The disappointment in RJ Barrett's face was evident. The Mississauga, Ont., native blankly stared at the statsheet, taking his time before getting his thoughts out. When he walked out of the press conference, he mumbled while shaking his head…...
‘It’s one of the worst feelings in the world’: Rockets sweep Blazers out of playoffs in Round 1
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (975+ words) KAMLOOPS " Ryan Michael wore melancholy on his face while speaking to reporters, his captaincy and major junior career over along with his Kamloops Blazers" season. The Kelowna Rockets topped the Blazers 6-2 on Wednesday [April 1] at Sandman Centre, the victory securing…...
BC Wildlife Park preparing for annual Easter extravaganza
1+ day, 45+ min ago (340+ words) KAMLOOPS " The BC Wildlife Park is gearing up to host its annual easter egg hunt, which will run April 3 to 6 this year. Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the park for the'annual egg hunt, which will be held…...
B.C. to cut 2035 zero-emission-vehicle sales mandate from 100% to 75%
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (360+ words) VICTORIA " British Columbia is moving to change its mandate on sales of zero-emission vehicles, reducing the 2035 target from 100 per cent to 75 per cent. The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions says the legislative changes would align the provincial mandate with…...
Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job and seeks treatment out of country
1+ day, 54+ min ago (533+ words) Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. The developments come one day after Woods entered a…...
Ticket sales open for ‘West Coast Contemporary’ Y Dream Home in Juniper Ridge
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (306+ words) KAMLOOPS " Tickets are officially on sale for the Kamloops Y'Dream Home lottery and 50-50 draw. The 30th year of the event sees the dream home built in Juniper Ridge up for grabs, along with 30 additional prizes to honour the anniversary. Valued above…...