Author Archives:
Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant
OTTAWA - Health Canada has authorized an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax that targets the XBB.1.5 variant. The new vaccine is called Nuvaxovid and is approved for people 12 years of age and over...
Dec 5, 2023
Wild salmon conservation group raises concerns about herring kills at B.C. fish farms
VICTORIA - A salmon conservation group is raising concerns about reported increases in wild fish deaths, primarily herring, in British Columbia's open-net fish farms. Stan Proboszcz, senior scientist ...
Dec 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is...
Dec 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is...
Dec 5, 2023
Christmas tree farms see uptick in demand; recommend getting trees before Dec. 15
The majestic boughs of the Christmas trees gleam white with hoarfrost around Leonard Katerynych as he stands amid the sprawling Keatley Ridge Farms. His journey into the world of holiday cheer began l...
Dec 5, 2023
Hawks move Mabin to Melville
The Nipawin Hawks have sent 20-year-old forward Joel Mabin to the Melville Millionaires for a player development fee.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) club made the move Monday after they a...
Dec 5, 2023
Macklin Celebrini in the mix as Canada names roster for world junior selection camp
CALGARY - Macklin Celebrini is among 30 invitees for Canada's selection camp ahead of the world junior hockey championship announced Tuesday. Expected to be among the top picks at the 2024 NHL draft, ...
Dec 5, 2023
Unselfish play has Raptors hitting new franchise highs in team assists
TORONTO - Before the Toronto Raptors season began, team president Masai Ujiri insisted that this version of the club would be unselfish. Forward Scottie Barnes thinks that Ujiri's prediction has been ...
Dec 5, 2023
Goals, goals and more goals: Canada captain Christine Sinclair by the numbers
VANCOUVER - Tuesday's friendly against Australia at B.C. Place Stadium marked Christine Sinclair's international farewell. A look at Sinclair, by the numbers, going into her final outing: Goals: 190. ...
Dec 5, 2023
NBA Notebook: Murray's short return serves as reminder of Nuggets' power
Jamal Murray's return to the Denver Nuggets was brief, but it sure helped while it lasted. The guard from Kitchener, Ont., came back from an 11-game absence due to a hamstring injury and helped lead D...
Dec 5, 2023