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The NHL is entering an era with a relaxed player dress code and players love it
“Guys can wear whatever they want.”
Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert
“To engrave that much detail with just a rock takes real skill.”
‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood…
Disease outbreak has killed nearly 100 deer around Grand Forks, B.C., province says
GRAND FORKS — The British Columbia government has confirmed the presence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease…
Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on…
Ostrich farmers awaiting Supreme Court decision get little attention from Ottawa
OTTAWA — As the Supreme Court of Canada considers whether to hear the case of…
THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
"Everything from signs on nearly 500 military installations in the U.S. and another 750 around the world to letterhead stationery for tens of thousands of senior officers has to change. Printers and sign painters everywhere are rejoicing. Taxpayers…not so much."
B.C. launching deer hunt near Cranbrook to control spread of wasting disease
CRANBROOK — British Columbia is introducing an expanded deer hunt in the province’s southeast in…
Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent
TORONTO — Marineland has asked Ottawa for emergency funding to feed and care for the…
Quebec LNG proposal not of ‘national interest’ at this point, says federal minister
MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s too early to say whether a…
iN NUMBERS: The vision for the future of ski resorts in Okanagan, Kamloops
To get you hyped up for winter here are some stats on the long-term dreams for some of the most popular ski resorts in our region.
“Didn’t know it was a thing” – Jays’ Game 1 starter Gausman will keep playoff beard
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman said Friday he has no plans to…
Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff won’t be available to pitch in NLDS against Cubs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff won’t pitch in the NL Division Series as he…
Vancouver Whitecaps success made healing from injury easier for captain Ryan Gauld
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld knew right away that something was wrong. The way his left…
Carney to return to Washington to meet Trump on trade talks
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump…
The Latest: Hamas accepts some elements of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, others require negotiation
Hamas responded Friday to President Donald Trump ’s proposed plan to end the war in…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable dogs dress for spooky season in Okanagan, Kamloops
The happy pooches add some Halloween cuteness and comedy.
Three-way race as Yukon heads into an election set for Nov. 3.
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s election will be held on Nov. 3, and while Friday was the…
Keys to the series: How the Blue Jays and Yankees match up in ALDS
The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees have battled all year. Now the two…
Supreme Court lets Trump strip protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to strip…
‘Bigger than anyone in this city can even imagine’: Blue Jays fans flock to Toronto for Game 1
TORONTO — Blue Jays fans are flocking to Toronto from far and wide as the…
49ers overcome injuries for thrilling overtime win against Rams
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers have pieced together…
Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson for Sunday’s matchup against the Texans
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Baltimore’s game against…
Ravens have shut down the Texans recently. But now Baltimore’s defense is depleted
BALTIMORE (AP) — For a reminder of how far Baltimore’s defense has fallen, recall that…