Heavy snow and dangerous conditions are creating a high risk of avalanches across southern B.C., the Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning backcountry adventurers.

The Canadian men's team defeated Norway 8-4 on Friday to lock up the final playoff spot at the world junior curling championships in Switzerland.

Canadian Jennifer Heil inched closer to clinching a record-tying fifth crystal globe as World Cup overall champion with a silver medal in Friday's women's moguls event in Are, Sweden.