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Einarson cruises to 10-1 victory over Skrlik at Grand Slam's Masters January 14, 2025 - 6:28 PM

GUELPH, Ont. - Kerri Einarson scored five points in the first two ends and cruised to a 10-1 victory over Kayla Skrlik on Tuesday at the Grand Slam of Curling's WFG Masters.
Court rules curler Harris not at fault for anti-doping rule violation, ban lifted January 14, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A provisional suspension issued to Canadian curler Briane Harris has been lifted "with immediate effect" by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after it found she bears "no fault or negligence" for an anti-doping rule violation last year.
Quebec school criticized for making kids choose between sports and advanced academics January 14, 2025 - 1:25 PM

MONTREAL - Quebec's education minister is asking a high school in the Charlevoix region to reconsider its decision to force students to choose between sports-oriented programs and advanced math and science.
NHL roundup: Red Wings win sixth straight by beating Blackhawks 5-3 January 10, 2025 - 9:14 PM

DETROIT (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night.
In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial January 09, 2025 - 10:43 AM

The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on Team Kerri Einarson was just the latest example of an unusual curling roster change late in the quadrennial.
Former Carey vice Burgess bets on herself, looks forward to fresh start with Einarson January 07, 2025 - 1:43 PM

With her curling future now uncertain beyond this season, Karlee Burgess still decided it was the right time to bet on herself.
Peterman and Gallant beat Homan and Bottcher in mixed doubles curling trials final January 04, 2025 - 2:08 PM

LIVERPOOL, N.S. - Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant cleared a big hurdle Saturday in their quest to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Peterman/Gallant advance to mixed doubles curling trials final January 03, 2025 - 5:49 PM

LIVERPOOL, N.S. - Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher have advanced to the semifinals at the Canadian mixed doubles curling trials after brushing Brittany Tran and Rylan Kleiter aside 8-3 in Friday's Page 3 versus 4 playoff game.
Team Einarson adds Karlee Burgess to lineup after her departure from Team Carey January 03, 2025 - 2:39 PM

When Shannon Birchard's knee injury flared up last month, it set in motion a series of events that changed the look of two teams and impacted the biggest Canadian women's curling championships of the year.
Britta Curl-Salemme's OT goal helps Frost beat Fleet 4-3 January 02, 2025 - 8:00 PM

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Britta Curl-Salemme scored a goal with 13 seconds remaining in overtime to help the Minnesota Frost beat the Boston Fleet 4-3 on Thursday night.
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First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks in Vernon now have the option to visit Taco Bell. The city’s first Taco Bell, and one of the only ones in the B.C. Interior ha

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Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years. While sales in December picked up considerably year-over-year, overall the region saw the lowest number of sales since 2012. Real

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