Sports pundits may debate the definition of a dynasty, but if there was ever any doubt about the Similkameen Starbirds, it was put to rest during the 2026 All Native Basketball Tournament women’s final on Feb. 21. Going into the tournament this year, the Starbirds were three-time champions, and it showed as they cruised through […]
Dear Editor, Advice for Canadians, landed immigrants, and visitors wanting to visit the United States regarding encountering ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Canadians, landed immigrants, visitors and, in particular, people of colour should know what to do if confronted by ICE officers. First of all, make sure you carry the proper documentation with you, which
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When the Kaien Island Sirens entered the 2026 All Native Basketball Tournament, they were the only team to have ever won the Women’s Masters Division, inaugurated last season. They still hold that distinction following a barn burner of a finale against the Gitxsan Mystics in the Russ Gamble Gymnasium at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre
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Giants netminder Kelton Pyne made 27 saves and Colton Gerrior scored the game-winning goal late in the third period as Vancouver downed Portland Winterhawks 2-1 before 3,506 at Langley Events Centre Saturday. Lance McCloskey scored his second goal of the season to open the scoring for the Giants, while Gerrior’s goal was his seventh of
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Nostalgia can lead us astray sometimes. The other day, I mentioned something online about Pluto no longer being an official planet, and was struck by how many people responded with annoyance. Many of us were taught in school that there were nine planets, with Mercury closest to the sun and distant Pluto the farthest away.
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