Melvin Vernon Ryan, a soldier in the Canadian Armoured Corps, was on the shores of Dieppe when he lost his closest, childhood friend during the Second World War. The pair enlisted in the military at the age of 17, just after war began because, according to Melvin’s daughter Verna Ryan, they wanted to know what […]
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are headed to the Grey Cup. Trevor Harris tossed a three-yard touchdown to Tommy Nield with 11 seconds to play, lifting the Riders to an exciting 24-21 win over the B.C. Lions in the CFL’s Western Final Saturday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. The Lions held a 21-17 lead late and had
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Vancouver Giants have signed 16-year-old goaltender Oliver Bryks, who was a 12th round draft pick in 2024, to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Giants made the announcement Nov. 4. “We are pleased to announce the signing of Oliver,” Giants General Manager Hnat Domenichelli said. “He is an elite goaltender with a bright future ahead.
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Dear Editor, No matter what side you take with nuisance wildlife like skunks or racoons, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge have a big problem. Homeowners see dug-up lawns as these pests search for invasive grub, and like our grass and many neighbours and commercial properties along Harris Road, including city hall property that looks like
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The Vancouver Rise FC are going to the Northern Super League (NSL) finals after a 4-3 win on penalties against the Ottawa Rapid FC Saturday (FC). The Rapid FC hosted the Rise FC in the second leg of the Northern Super League (NSL) playoffs at TD Place in Ottawa. Rise FC held possession 58 percent
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