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Caufield reaches 49 goals, Canadiens win their 7th in a row by beating the Rangers
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (273+ words) Caufield's second was his NHL-best 12th winning goal, putting the Canadiens ahead 47 seconds after Will Cuylle tied it. He moved one back of Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon for the league lead in goals and in the process extended his career high with…...
Clippers, Bulldogs meet in playoffs for first time since 2020
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (529+ words) NANAIMO " For the eighth time in franchise history, the Clippers will have a playoff series against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Nanaimo is 5-2 all-time and has won the last three head-to-head series in 2015, 2016, and 2020, and this year the Clippers will go…...
‘Not looking real good:’ B.C. has highest average gas price in Canada
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (389+ words) NANAIMO " There's no telling how high the price of fuel will get locally as war continues to rage in the Middle East. U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have led Tehran to largely close the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping…...
PWHLPA president Stacey says salary leak ‘a shock’ but may help players push for more
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (813+ words) MONTREAL " Laura Stacey was caught off guard when PWHL player salaries leaked last week. Now she hopes the added transparency helps players seek better contracts moving forward. Stacey, the president of the Professional Women's Hockey League Players' Association, addressed the…...
‘Critical to keeping them safe:’ mid-Island drivers reminded to slow down and move over
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (305+ words) NANAIMO " The BC Highway Patrol is dedicating the month of April to remind drivers to slow down and move over whenever they see flashing lights on the side of the road. This includes the flashing red and blue lights of…...
Dunston’e Winnipeg rink rebounds with 9-2 rout of Poland at men’s curling worlds
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (150+ words) OGDEN " Canada got back on track at the men's world curling championship with a 9-2 rout of Poland in Monday's early draw. Matt Dunstone's Winnipeg rink went up 4-2 with a deuce in the fifth end, then stole three in the sixth…...
Perfetti’s late goal helps Jets roll over Avalanche 4-2
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (307+ words) Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and Cole Koepke and Kyle O'Connor scored for Winnipeg. The Jets, with 74 points, are three behind the Nashville Predators for the second and final wild-card berth in the…...
Clippers dominate Chiefs in home ice victory
6+ day, 9+ min ago (225+ words) NANAIMO " The Clippers had one of their most dominant games of the season in a 5-0 shutout victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs. In a three minute span in the first period the Clippers got all the offence they would need. Sam…...
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (186+ words) VANCOUVER " The mother of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in California. Cia Edmonds says 12-year-old Gebala, who suffered serious brain injuries in…...
New surroundings for Nanaimo Buccaneers ahead of first ever VIJHL final
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (651+ words) NANAIMO " The Nanaimo Buccaneers have advanced to the VIJHL finals for the first time in franchise history but, regardless of results, will wrap their season away from their home arena. The Buccaneers took out Campbell River in four games and…...