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Prince Harry in Vancouver as Invictus Games school program launches online November 18, 2024 - 3:57 PM

VANCOUVER - One day after surprising fans at the pinnacle of Canadian football in Vancouver, Prince Harry got down to ground level with a game of sitting volleyball with schoolchildren in the city.
Prince Harry makes surprise Grey Cup appearance in Vancouver November 17, 2024 - 3:38 PM

VANCOUVER - Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, surprised football fans Sunday, appearing at the Grey Cup in Vancouver before the Toronto Argonauts took on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Veteran skip John Epping leading young team that's enjoying some early success November 14, 2024 - 4:00 AM

Two early-season titles have quietly helped the new-look Team John Epping emerge as one of the more interesting storylines this curling season.
Team Carruthers begins search for new second after Derek Samagalski steps back November 12, 2024 - 2:07 PM

WINNIPEG - Team Reid Carruthers has started the search for a new second after Derek Samagalski's decision to step back from the Winnipeg-based rink.
Canada's Homan tops Switzerland's Tirinzoni to win Co-op Canadian Open November 10, 2024 - 3:55 PM

NISKU, Alta. - Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 to win the women's curling final at the Co-op Canadian Open on Sunday.
Gushue, Homan advance to Co-op Canadian Open finals November 09, 2024 - 9:51 PM

NISKU, Alta. - Brad Gushue and Bruce Mouat will meet in Sunday's championship final of the Co-op Canadian Open.
Purcell strikes gold at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship November 09, 2024 - 4:38 PM

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. - Owen Purcell started the week strong, but his Halifax Curling Club team saved its best for last.
Longtime Winnipeg sports reporter Ted Wyman dies at age 58 November 09, 2024 - 12:38 PM

Winnipeg Sun sports editor Ted Wyman lived his life to the fullest, building a reputation in Canadian sports media for his passion — in and out of the stadiums and arenas where he worked.
Homan edges Wrana to remain unbeaten at Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open November 08, 2024 - 9:52 PM

NISKU, Alta. - Canada's Rachel Homan made a hit for two in the eighth end for a 5-4 victory over Sweden's Isabella Wrana on Friday at the Co-op Canadian Open.
Alberta's Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns November 08, 2024 - 6:22 PM

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. - Alberta's Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes 6-4 on Friday and qualified for the semifinals at the Canadian mixed curling championship.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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