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Climate Changed: How homebuilders and residents are adapting to a warming world
VANCOUVER - The two-storey family home with a classic design and wooden cladding blends in with its neighbours, but its thick, insulated walls, airtightness, solar panels, heat pump and highly efficie...
Nov 06, 2022
B.C. diver shakes a leg with giant Pacific octopus, in 'mind-blowing' encounter
CAMPBELL RIVER - British Columbia scuba diver Andrea Humphreys' new acquaintance greeted her more like a long-lost friend, with extended arms, then a full-body hug, and finally a kiss, lip to tentacle...
Nov 06, 2022
Doctors, nurses call for action on crumbling care, health ministers meet in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A family doctor who works in British Columbia and Alberta says patients who don't get the care they need before ending up in overburdened emergency rooms should be a focus for quick action...
Nov 06, 2022
Ueda 1 stroke ahead after 3 rounds of LPGA's Toto Classic
SHIGA, Japan (AP) - Momoko Ueda of Japan shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-stoke lead after three rounds of the Toto Classic. Ueda also held a one-shot lead after the second round. Ueda, who...
Nov 06, 2022
Predators complete comeback with 4-3 shootout win over Canucks
VANCOUVER - Matt Duchene scored in the shootout and the Nashville Predators completed a 4-3 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Jordan Gross recorded his first two NHL goals for the P...
Nov 05, 2022
Red-hot Devils work overtime to burn Flames 4-3
CALGARY - Fabian Zetterlund scored twice including the overtime winner on Saturday to lead the New Jersey Devils to a sixth straight NHL victory, winning 4-3 over the Calgary Flames. Nathan Bastian, F...
Nov 05, 2022
Phils go quietly in Series finale as bopper becomes bunter
HOUSTON (AP) - Kyle Schwarber went from big bopper to bad bunter. One of the Philadelphia Phillies' most fearsome sluggers popped up foul on a two-strike bunt attempt with his team one inning from Wor...
Nov 05, 2022
Astros' Peña 1st rookie hitter to win World Series MVP
HOUSTON (AP) - Jeremy Pea became the first rookie position player to win a World Series MVP award after hitting .400 in the Houston Astros' six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Pea also wo...
Nov 05, 2022
Baker finally wins 1st Series title as manager with Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - For now and forever, Dusty Baker, the epic storyteller, first-class name-dropper, toothpick chewer and baseball lifer will bear a most distinguished title. World Series champion manager...
Nov 05, 2022
Canada fretting on Davies, Crepeau injuries before World Cup
BERLIN (AP) - Canada is sweating on the fitness of Alphonso Davies and goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau just over two weeks before the World Cup begins. Davies went off with an apparent leg injury while play...
Nov 05, 2022