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Surrey RCMP investigating fatal collision between car, motorcycle

SURREY, B.C. — One man is dead following a collision between a car and motorcycle in Surrey, B.C. Surrey RCMP were called to Hall Road and 72 Avenue area shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a collision involving two vehicles.

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Anton Forsberg perfect as Senators blank Jets 3-0 in pre-season

WINNIPEG — Anton Forsberg liked the way the Ottawa Senators were playing in front of him so he did what he could to repay their efforts.

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OHL Roundup: Ryan Abraham stars in overtime as Spitfires top Battalion 5-4

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ryan Abraham scored his second goal of the night 43 seconds into overtime as the Windsor Spitfires edged the North Bay Battalion 5-4 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

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Vancouver's Okeya Kyujiro earns Michelin star, bringing city's total to nine

Vancouver's restaurant scene has earned another Michelin star. The Parisian tire manufacturer-cum-gastronomic tastemaker awarded the honour to Japanese restaurant Okeya Kyujiro, led by chef Takuya Matsuda, at a ceremony Thursday night.

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Nylander scores twice, Minten impresses again as Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 4-3 in OT

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs' stars are starting to heat up with the regular season just over the horizon. And a rookie making a surprise push for a roster spot took another step toward joining Toronto's big names on opening night.

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QMJHL Roundup: Justin Gendron leads Victoriaville Tigres past Moncton Wildcats 5-3

MONCTON, N.B. — Justin Gendron scored twice as the Victoriaville Tigres topped the Moncton Wildcats 5-3 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play. Francesco Iasenza, Tommy Cormier and Justin Larose also scored for Victoriaville (3-2-0).

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B.C. and Ottawa applaud NAFTA decision on U.S. softwood lumber duties

OTTAWA — Officials in Ottawa and British Columbia have welcomed a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying it found elements of the United States' calculation of softwood lumber duties are inconsistent with that country's own law.

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WHL's Wild fire head coach Constantine following investigation of derogatory comments

WENATCHEE, Wash. — Kevin Constantine has been fired as head coach of the Wenatchee Wild. Constantine's dismissal comes after an independent investigation into a violation of Western Hockey League's standard of conduct policies.

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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 cases are on the rise in British Columbia, with the BC Centre for Disease Control reporting hospitalizations have increased 58 per cent in the past two weeks.

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Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships

CALGARY — Carolina Hiller, Laurent Dubreuil, Valérie Maltais and Ted-Jan Bloemen all earned national titles on Thursday, the opening day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships. Hiller, from Prince George, B.C.

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