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Migrating salmon more likely to die if forced to power-swim past dams
VANCOUVER – Reaching spawning grounds is hard work for salmon and researchers from the University of British Columbia say fish forced to "sprint" through fast-moving water or other obstacles can suffer heart attacks.
Gang unit, major crimes bear brunt of B.C. Mounties’ budget shortfall
VANCOUVER – RCMP in British Columbia will make staff cuts in a specialized gang unit and to their major crimes division to make up for a $4.2 million budget shortfall next year.
Teen who killed family granted unescorted temporary absence from prison
VICTORIA – A British Columbia man who was 15 when he murdered four people, including his parents, will be allowed an unescorted temporary absence from prison.
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.
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.
Pet-friendly dating websites help animal lovers find romance by uncovering canine chemistry
On these dating sites, a passion for pets will help you find more than just puppy love.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...