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Max Ward, who went from bush pilot to international charter carrier, dies at 98
EDMONTON - Max Ward, a Canadian aviation pioneer who went from flying bush planes to creating his own charter airline, has died. Family friend Jacquie Perrin says Ward collapsed yesterday at his home ...
Nov 03, 2020
North Stars continue to bolster blue line in trade with Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars made another move Tuesday in an effort to solidify its blue line, ahead of Friday's season opener in Kindersley. The North Stars acquired 19-year-old defenceman, Sam Witt f...
Nov 03, 2020
'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.The ministry is warning beekeepers and residents to report sighti...
Nov 03, 2020
Touching stories to be shared during Children’s Hospital Radiothon
This year's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon Nov. 4-5 is going to mean an awful lot to children across the province like Torrie Schaffer.Schaffer, now 13, got sick on the Easter long weekend...
Nov 03, 2020
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games. Council will vote Wednesday on a motion to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadi...
Nov 03, 2020
Wolfpack forward Adam Sidlow left shocked, angry and saddened over team's demise
Toronto Wolfpack fans are familiar with the sight of giant forward Adam Sidlow running with the ball, dragging would-be tacklers with him. The six-foot-four 251-pounder left a mark, either as a starte...
Nov 03, 2020
Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid
Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games. Council will vote Wednesday on a motion to write letters to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadi...
Nov 03, 2020
Canadians and Americans want loosened COVID-19 restrictions for border town
DELTA, B.C. - Steve Power is standing on a beach across from his wife and two granddaughters, but they're ever so careful not to break the law by touching each other or stepping over an invisible line...
Nov 03, 2020
B.C. seniors advocate wants change in care home visits during pandemic
British Columbia's seniors advocate says health restrictions limiting visits at long-term care and assisted living facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 should be revised to allow more visitors...
Nov 03, 2020
Montreal Impact focused, united as tough battle for playoff spot continues
MONTREAL - The Impact should have had a brief reprieve with loved ones in Montreal this week. Instead of spending time with family, however, players remain at their temporary home in Harrison, N...
Nov 03, 2020