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• Trail-Rossland wraps up a memorable 2026 BC Winter Games

  01-03-2026 19:30 via abbynews.com
  The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games wrapped up after a memorable and incredible three days of intense, exciting, friendly and fun competition.More than 1,400 athletes, coaches, and officials attended the Games joined by another 1,600 volunteers from across the West Kootenay making sure that the event went off without too many hitches, and provided support for the athletes, parents, and visitors throughout the Games.
  Events were held at a variety of facilities including the Black Jack Ski Clu
  
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• VIDEO: Penalties and power plays lead to defeat for Vancouver Giants in Kamloops

  01-03-2026 16:00 via abbynews.com
  Two third-period power-play goals gave Kamloops Blazers a 4-3 win over Vancouver Giants on Saturday.
  Giants and Blazers were deadlocked 1-1 entering the third period, before Kamloops took their first lead early in the final frame. They extended their 2-1 advantage to 4-1 with two power play markers in a 66-second span after a four-minute power play was called against the Giants. Vancouver scored two of their own 1:39 apart to cut the deficit to 4-3, but that was as close as they’d come.Mis
  
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• Eberle scores 2, leading Kraken to 5-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

  01-03-2026 06:35 via abbynews.com
  Jordan Eberle scored twice, lifting the Seattle Kraken to a 5-1 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
  Chandler Stephenson had a goal and two assists for the Kraken (28-22-9), with Vince Dunn and Matty Beniers adding single goals. Joey Daccord earned the win in goal, making 27 saves.
  Liam Öhgren had the lone goal for the Canucks (18-33-7), who remain last overall in the league standings. Kevin Lankinen took the netminding loss, sto
  
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• WOLF: Does anyone else regularly read the obituaries?

  01-03-2026 04:35 via abbynews.com
  Anyone else routinely read the obituaries?
  I’ve read newspapers, in print and later online, for as long as I can remember. Still do, every day.
  But only recently have I begun to semi-regularly check the obituaries (of my hometown paper). Is that morbid? A routine concession to advancing age? Just something lots of folks do because it’s part of the package?
  Obviously I’ve been aware of the obits all this time and have unfortunately read many of the over the year when some I knew
  
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• UPDATE: Fuel spill response underway after plane crash in Delta’s Burns Bog

  01-03-2026 02:16 via abbynews.com
  Update: Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:39 p.m.
  Metro Vancouver has taken command of a hazardous spill response related to a small-plane crash in Delta’s Burns Bog on Saturday, Feb. 28.
  The Ministry of Environment and Parks reports that a response is underway in the bog after the plane went down shortly after 10:30 a.m. The pilot – who was alone in the plane – suffered only minor injuries.
  The City of Delta and Metro Vancouver ensured that booms, absorbent material and silt curtains were
  
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• Pilot escapes with minor injuries after plane crash in Delta’s Burns Bog

  01-03-2026 02:16 via abbynews.com
  A small plane crashed into Burns Bog Saturday morning (Feb. 28), leaving the pilot with minor injuries.
  Delta Police were notified of the crash just after 10:30 a.m., a press release notes.
  A Black Press freelancer on scene said crews had a difficult time reaching the site, located in a remote wet and muddy area south of 80th Street and Highway 17.
  The pilot, the lone occupant of the plane, suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital for assessment, police said.
  Delta Fire Department
  
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