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American journalist’s death in Iraq part of ‘disgusting’ terror campaign: Harper
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the murder of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants in Iraq is part of a "degrading and disgusting terror" campaign being carried out across the entire region.
Proceeds from Camp Hurlburt sale will continue the spirit of moulding lives in the community
VERNON - Camp Hurlburt has been part of the Vernon landscape since 1931 and now Trinity United Church wants to continue the spirit of the camp by directing proceeds from the sale of the property toward programs for kids and families, regardless of religious affiliation. The Eastside Road camp received thousands of young campers each...
Several people stranded on Highway 99 near Lillooet following mudslides
LILLOOET – Several people were stranded overnight on Highway 99 north of Lillooet, B.C., after four vehicles got caught between two mudslides that closed a section of the road.
Orphaned grizzly released back into the wild as part of B.C. pilot rehab project
VANCOUVER – An orphaned grizzly cub named Littlefoot has been released back into the wild in southeastern British Columbia, part of a pilot project aimed at saving bears who have come out on the losing end of interactions with humans.
Coroner identifies man who died in boat crash near Sicamous
SICAMOUS – A man who died in a boat crash in Hungry Cove near Sicamous has been identified by the B.C. Coroners Service. He was Darryl John Johnston, 50, of Calgary. Johnson was reported missing August 16 following a boat crash. His body was pulled from Shuswap Lake near Sicamous by RCMP divers August 18....
US OFFICIALS: Video shows American’s beheading
WASHINGTON (AP) — A grisly video released Tuesday shows Islamic State militants beheading American journalist James Foley, U.S. officials said, in what the extremists called retribution for recent U.S. airstrikes in Iraq. The militants threatened to kill another captive they also identified as an American journalist.
Canadian shot putter Dylan Armstrong to receive Olympic bronze from 2008 Games
TORONTO – Canadian shot putter Dylan Armstrong has patiently waited for all the hurdles to be cleared so that he can finally call himself an Olympic medallist.
Buyer beware when it comes to themed races
A couple of years ago, I joined my daughter at the Colour Run, a popular 5K that sprays powdered paint on participants until their clothes, hair and skin sport a rainbow of colour. Intrigued by the burgeoning market of themed runs and by photos I’d seen on Facebook and Instagram, I gave it a try.
More lenient marijuana laws still on the table, justice minister says
VANCOUVER – The federal government is still assessing whether to allow police to ticket people caught with small amounts of marijuana instead of pursuing charges, says Justice Minister Peter MacKay.
Teen pedestrian dies in accident with dump truck
PENTICTON - A Penticton teen was hit by a fully-loaded dump truck and killed while walking along Eckhardt Avenue overnight Saturday. Drew Fraser was walking west on Eckhardt Avenue at 1:45 a.m. Aug. 16 near the intersection of Alberni Street when he was hit by the truck, according to the B.C. Coroners Service. He died...
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Vernon and West Kelowna
UPDATE: Environment Canada says severe storms have weakened and are moving out of the region. VERNON - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Vernon and West Kelowna. Environment Canada is watching a storm system that is already bringing rain to the city of Vernon. It's expected the thunderstorm could produce penny size hail...
One wildfire evacuation order left in B.C., but flames are still raging
VANCOUVER – Wildfires in British Columbia are choking the air in some regions with smoke and forcing officials to maintain a handful of evacuation alerts, orders and air-quality advisories.
RCMP seek public’s help to find missing woman
VERNON - Police need help finding a woman who left a medical facility in Vernon before her treatment was complete. RCMP haven't released details about the kind of treatment the woman was receiving nor which facility she was attending, however they say she needs to receive medical attention and they are concerned for her safety....
No photos: Many parents opt to keep kids’ identities off social media amid privacy concerns
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Behold the cascade of baby photos, the flood of funny kid anecdotes and the steady stream of school milestones on Facebook.
‘Society should be horrified;’ 15-year-old found dead in Winnipeg river
WINNIPEG – Officers are investigating the slaying of a 15-year-old aboriginal girl from rural Manitoba whose body was found wrapped in a bag and dumped in the Red River after she ran away from her foster home.
Don Pardo, longtime ‘Saturday Night Live’ announcer dies; voice graced TV, radio for decades
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Few would recognize his face, but most would know his voice: that booming baritone that for nearly four decades would introduce the lineups on "Saturday Night Live."
Regional officials lift one wildfire evacuation order in northern B.C.
VANCOUVER – A wildfire evacuation order has been lifted for nearly 20 homes near the northern B.C. community of Houston.
Trucker’s dash-cam captures heroic rescue following fiery car crash in Mississippi
A fiery crash in Biloxi Mississipi was caught on dash-cam by a trucker who responded in a way that many are calling heroic, but we'll let the video speak for itself. Though the video is dated January 28, 2013, the accident actually happened August 11, 2014. %%Embed1%% LINKS: Dash-cam captures truck driver saving two from...
Learning how to make friends critical for lifelong happiness, health
TORONTO – It's an undisputed fact: People with friends live happier, healthier and richer lives.
B.C. man wanted in death of Bacon brothers associates tracked down by police in Mexico
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver-area man wanted by police for allegedly playing a role in the deaths of two associates of the notorious Bacon brothers is behind bars in British Columbia after his arrest in Mexico.
Not all Canadians were equal at First World War recruiting stations
VANCOUVER – Refurbishments are underway on a First World War cenotaph in Vancouver's Stanley Park honouring Japanese-Canadian soldiers — a memorial that stands as both a testament to their patriotism and a reminder of Canada's prejudiced past.
Drug used to control dementia symptoms carries risk of kidney injury: Study
TORONTO – A class of drugs sometimes used to control symptoms of dementia appears to increase the risk of acute kidney injury in people who take it, a new study suggests.
Majority of Canadians over 45 anxious about future health expenses, study finds
Canada’s baby boomers fear their golden years will be anything but rosy.
Dive team recovers missing man’s body following Shuswap Lake boat crash
SICAMOUS – The body of a Calgary man who went missing following a boat crash Saturday night has been pulled from Shuswap Lake near Sicamous by RCMP divers. The 45-foot boat crashed into a big rock in Hungry Cove near Sicamous at around 9:30 p.m. throwing the 51-year-old operator of the vessel into the water....