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‘I screamed’: B.C. Indigenous child welfare advocates celebrate court victory

WARNING: This story deals with disturbing subject matter that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. Indigenous child welfare advocates in B.C. are celebrating a “huge win” in Ottawa on Friday, where a federal law affirming that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have sole authority to protect …

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38 days, 5,000 km: Pair of B.C. biologists help claim victory in ‘World’s Toughest Row’

A four-woman team, including a pair of B.C. residents, has claimed victory in one of the world’s most grueling races and raised more than a quarter-million dollars for ocean conservation while they were at it. The “Salty Science” crew claimed first place in the women’s class of the World’s Toughest …

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Nuggets hold off Raptors for 113-104 victory

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ best effort came too late and was too little. Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Toronto comeback bid to earn a 113-104 win over the Raptors on Wednesday night. Toronto was down 17 points at …

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Heat hold off Raptors for 112-103 victory

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors put themselves in holes they just couldn’t dig out of Wednesday night. And head coach Darko Rajakovic said discipline, or a lack thereof, was a factor. Caleb Martin had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat pulled out a 112-103 win over the …

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Montreal Alouettes pull off upset victory in 110th Grey Cup

The Montreal Alouettes’ championship drought is over! Montreal claimed its first Grey Cup since 2010 in a 28-24 victory over the favoured Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton on Sunday night. Cody Fajardo threw three touchdowns, including the game winner to Tyson Philpot with 13 seconds left, as the Alouettes rallied …

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Blue Jays roll to 11-4 victory over Rays

TORONTO – If the Toronto Blue Jays continue with the well-rounded attack that led them to an 11-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday, they’ll be a tough out in the playoffs. All they have to do now is formally book their post-season ticket. Toronto can lock down a wild-card …

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Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory as Elks lose again – Winnipeg

The backup plan was more than sufficient for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Backup quarterback Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29. Winnipeg improved to 7-2 and took over sole possession of …

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign 2, release 2 after season-opening victory – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Not content after their season-opening win, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers made four transactions on Monday. With the Bombers set to return to the field on Tuesday for the first time since their victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last Friday, the Bombers signed …

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