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Inmate at Pine Grove Correctional Centre found deceased
An inmate at Pine Grove was found unresponsive in her cell Friday morning and declared deceased. The woman was declared dead at about 8:45 this morning and had been treated by EMS workers called by co...
Jun 24, 2022

Cornerback Delvin Breaux ready to roar in B.C. Lions debut
SURREY, B.C. - For Delvin Breaux, strapping on the pads for his first game as a B.C. Lion is no big deal. The 32-year-old American cornerback was B.C.'s biggest acquisition in free agency, but an elbo...
Jun 24, 2022

From basketball to track — Arop's success is a message to kids to find right fit
LANGLEY, B.C. - Marco Arop once drew attention on the basketball court for his ability to quickly gobble up so much space on the court with his long strides. The six-foot-four runner planned on playin...
Jun 24, 2022

Quebec's St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus
MONTREAL - Quebec residents streamed into local streets, packed outdoor concert venues and geared up for a weekend of in-person celebrations on Friday as they marked the provincial holiday of St-Jean ...
Jun 24, 2022

Vancouver Canucks hire former Panthers GM Dale Tallon as pro scout, senior adviser
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have hired former Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon as a professional scout and senior adviser. The move comes nearly two years afte...
Jun 24, 2022

Sedins, Luongo could get Hockey Hall of Fame call in first year of eligibility
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame will unveil its class of 2022 on Monday. The 2020 edition was finally inducted last November after a year's delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hall decided a...
Jun 24, 2022

Know where you are: Parkland Ambulance with advice ahead of camping season
Last week, Parkland Ambulance responded to a call of a woman who had injured herself with an axe while chopping wood. That's one of several injuries that become more common when people get out and enj...
Jun 24, 2022

Man charged with killing mother makes first court appearance
A 45-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his mother made his first appearance at North Battleford provincial court Friday.Wearing a black T-shirt, Wal...
Jun 24, 2022

Technical issue temporarily stops Canadian Forces Snowbirds from flight performances
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be unable to fly in planned air shows and flypasts until a technical issue is resolved. That means performances next...
Jun 24, 2022

Jays hitting coach Martinez suspended five games for pre-game altercation with umpire
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez five games and fined him an undisclosed amount after his heated argument with umpire Doug Eddings before a game Wednesday. The altercation...
Jun 24, 2022