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At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and…
Fatal building collapse highlights dangers plaguing Gaza nearly a year after ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The deadly collapse of a multistory building in Gaza…
Heavy rain and floods in northern Vietnam submerge homes and disrupt economy
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Heavy rain caused flooding across parts of northern Vietnam on Thursday,…
Federal prosecutors charge 3 with stealing $12M in homelessness aid in Southern California
Three people were charged by federal authorities in Los Angeles on Wednesday with stealing $12…
Building collapse in Gaza kills 19 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A building housing about 100 people gave out in…
Indigenous legislation among top issues at Union of B.C. Municipalities convention
An annual gathering of municipal leaders from across British Columbia is underway with the province’s…
BC woman evicted by Habitat for Humanity after losing job, now paying legal fees
The case bounced from court to court and the legal fees won’t be cheap.
Home sales in B.C. down again in August amid ‘gradual recovery,’ association says
VANCOUVER — British Columbia home sales fell again in August on a year-to-year basis, although…
Controversial former Kelowna NDP candidate loses 13-year legal battle over driveway
The judge’s decision comes 14 years after a $300,000 payment was supposed to settle the issue.
Kamloops mayor’s house up for tax sale auction
The city’s mayor has not paid taxes on his home for the last three years.
California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands
California regulators ordered Health Net to fix how it’s handling the termination of assisted living…
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA — The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable…
California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor’s signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore…
Rescuers look for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills 7
NEW DELHI (AP) — Search and rescue teams combed through the debris of a collapsed…
Photos show Palestinians using handmade mud bricks, wood and plastic to rebuild amid Gaza’s rubble
GAZA CITY (AP) — With building supplies scarce, Palestinians make mud bricks and use wood,…