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Feds need to improve planning, tracking for severe weather events, says audit
OTTAWA – The federal government needs to get a better handle on the impact and…
Shell donates controversial Arctic exploration permits for protected area
Shell Canada is donating its controversial Arctic energy exploration permits to clear the way for…
Kelowna road closure for National Aboriginal Day
KELOWNA – The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society will be hosting a celebration of National Aboriginal Day…
Harassment and weapons charges face ex-husband who created revenge website
VANCOUVER – A B.C. man who is alleged to have created a revenge website aimed…
Canada must deal with harmful drugs for seniors with national strategy: study
VANCOUVER – A new study says Canada urgently needs a national strategy to ensure people…
Motivational speaker Robbins’ coal walk burns more than 30
DALLAS – More than 30 people who attended an event with motivational speaker Tony Robbins…
World doping watchdog shuts down Rio Olympic laboratory
RIO DE JANEIRO – Just weeks before the Olympic Games open in Rio de Janeiro,…
UPDATE: Missing teen located
UPDATE: 12:03 P.M., JUNE 27, 2016 RCMP say the teen has been located. All personal…
Humane society investigating use of bison carcasses for movie filmed in Alberta
Animal-welfare officials are investigating whether several bison were purposely killed so their carcasses could be…
More Brits looking for jobs in Canada after Brexit vote: job search site
TORONTO – A job search website says many United Kingdom residents have started looking for…
Plight of African lions persists 1 year after Cecil killing
JOHANNESBURG – Some call it the Cecil the lion effect. A year ago, an American…
Northern Gateway pipeline proposal stymied after court quashes approval
VANCOUVER – The Canadian government failed in its duty to consult with aboriginal people before…
Kamloops wine industry official with launch of new tourism signs
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops is officially a wine region with the launch of provincial highway signs…
Association putting spotlight on Kamloops wines
KAMLOOPS – Four local wineries are working hard to put Kamloops on the map as…
Internet video purports to show beheading of US reporter Steven Sotloff by Islamic State group
BEIRUT – An Internet video posted online Tuesday purported to show the beheading of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State group, which called it retribution for continued U.S. airstrikes in Iraq.