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Penticton, British Columbia
Joined August 2014
Revenge on the mind for Canada ahead of World Juniors semifinal battle with Czechia Czechia has the opportunity to eliminate Canada from gold medal contention for a 3rd consecutive tournament. Preview ⤵️ https://t.co/dBwKHDZp6W
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Czechia has sent Canada packing at the past two World Juniors. In Sweden two years ago, a Jakub Stancl goal with just 21 seconds left in regula.
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Canadian and US regulations are at odds in the Salish Sea, and whales are caught in the middle “Laws and regulations are only effective if people are following them. Unifying them simplifies the messaging." Full story 🔽 https://t.co/ITLOzCt9MM
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The Salish Sea is one ecosystem but Canada and the US are playing by different rules when it comes to protecting threatened whales, experts warn.
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Beer column: Hello darkness my old friend, we’ve come to drink you up again From one of the most underrated breweries in province, you won't find another mixed pack like this in BC. You need to try these beers 🍻 ⤵️ https://t.co/IQAyQG2sUy
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It’s the first beer column of 2026 and I’m going to kick things off with one of the most underrated breweries in the province! If y.
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Big White: Continued snow, warmer temps Up to 15 cm of snow is possible over the next 24 hours, which means Sunday could be a powder day on the mountain. Snow report 🔽 https://t.co/bpRVjgnqeF
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Another 4 centimetres of snow has fallen at Big White overnight. More is on the way as well, with 5-10 cm expected over the next few...
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Canada gets goals from 7 different players in 7-1 quarterfinal drubbing of Slovakia Now they'll go up against Czechia in the semis, the same team that knocked them out of the tournament the last 2 years. Recap ⤵️ https://t.co/LNzZlZI5OJ
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The quarterfinals have been a nightmare for Canada at the last two World Juniors. In Sweden two years ago, Canada lost 3-2 to Czechia to exit t.
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Wine column: Is your January going to be wet, damp or dry? Dealer's choice. 🔻 https://t.co/3r34qBHWJI
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A lot hangs on January. It's a new year and you're supposed to be doing things bigger, better, different. What does that mean for y...
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Let's howl at tonight's wolf supermoon Prime viewing this evening and tomorrow night, too. 🔻 🌕 https://t.co/NBToqgDfkU
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Ok, you can geek out on the galactic science of it or you can just take our word for it that tonight's wolf supermoon will appear sensationally bi.
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Snowmobiler killed by 300-metre-wide avalanche in BC Rockies The victim was one of three snowmobilers riding together in the area and they did not survive despite "prompt companion rescue." Details ⤵️ https://t.co/ktUaEn6naf
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A snowmobiler was killed by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains earlier this week. According to an Avalanche Canada (AC) incident rep...
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CEO pay hit a record high in 2024 By 9:23 am on Jan. 2, 2025, Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs had already made $65,548, the average Canadian worker’s annual income. Details ⬇️ https://t.co/yFCvSnS8tC
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By the time you’ve finished your morning coffee today, chances are Canada’s top-earning CEOs will have earned more than you’ll make.
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Canada takes on Slovakia as knockout games begin at World Juniors today There are 8 teams left in the hunt for the gold medal and that number will be cut in half during quarterfinal action today. Preview ⤵️ https://t.co/Gux1ap76sl
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The games that truly matter begin today. After a week of round robin matchups, the eight of 10 teams have advanced to the knockout games of the.
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North Shore Rescue saves freezing, one-shoed hiker lost in backcountry on Christmas Low-lying clouds made a helicopter rescue impossible, so rescuers pulled an all-night to hike to the subject, warm him up and hike out. Full story 🔽 https://t.co/XlA9sFE04C
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A hiker is praising search and rescue volunteers for saving his life after getting stuck on a West Vancouver backcountry trail on Christmas Day.
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Big White: A wee bit of snow overnight, much more expected this weekend The forecast over the next few days looks beautiful. Snow report ⬇️ https://t.co/NAByQYomXL
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After a dry few days to end 2025, Mother Nature will look to deliver a bit more snow at Big White to kick off 2026. That’s grea...
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Wildlife society theorizes burned bear ‘hibernated in slash wood pile’ as its condition improves “She was probably sleeping in there with some others when the whole thing got lit up.” Read more: https://t.co/QsnUcbDWRw
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The wildlife organization which rescued a bear from the cold off the highway near Dawson Creek has noted the bear has gained weight and is doing well.
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BC's first baby of 2026 was born at Kelowna General Hospital. The family welcomed their newborn shortly after midnight. https://t.co/AYN5eRMMAZ
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The first baby of the New Year was born in the BC Interior. At 12:18 am, a family welcomed a baby at Kelowna General Hospital.
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Noah reclaims top spot as BC's most popular baby name in 2025. The Ministry of Health said 41,557 babies were registered as born in BC last year. https://t.co/xMYO0o0a9B
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The top baby name in British Columbia reclaimed its spot after being dethroned in 2024. Noah was the most popular name in the province in 2025.
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Add this Okanagan ski resort’s forest skating loop to your winter bucket list. Why go for a skate on a small rink when you could glide through a snowy forest ⛸️❄️🌲 https://t.co/HXc4ieg814
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We’re comfortably into winter now and ski resorts are starting to get healthy dumps of snow. If you’re looking for a wintry adventu.
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Canada beats Finland in high-scoring affair to earn top spot in group at World Juniors The win means Canada will take on Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Friday while Finland matches up with the host Americans. Recap ⤵️ https://t.co/UsYmefGiys
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There were two games played in Minnesota on New Year’s Eve to decide the top spot in each group at the World Juniors.
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The top dog and cat names in Canada in 2025 revealed Whatever happened to Rover and Fluffy? 🔻 https://t.co/qkOaL4O15T
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It must be its celestial elegance, its otherworldly mystery and grace and tie-in to the continuum of space and time. It's the name Luna, w...
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Canada unveils men’s hockey roster for 2026 Olympics Meet the group that will look to win a gold medal in Italy in February! 🔽 https://t.co/sH4ChP3vQL
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After weeks, months and even years of discussion, Canada’s first Olympic men’s hockey roster featuring NHL players in 12 yea...
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Here’s everything coming to Disney Plus in January 2026 The debut of Marvel Television's Wonder Man, the return of several other exciting shows and National Geographic adventures with Will Smith. Full list ⤵️ https://t.co/zwMO5QKdiy
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While nothing jumps off the page, the new year starts with some intriguing additions on Disney Plus. Throughout January, the streaming service.
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