
Income-assistance families can work, keep more cash: B.C. government
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says it hopes to move more families living on income assistance back into the workforce by increasing the amount of extra cash they're allowed to earn and keep.

B.C. to have mandatory online tribunal to settle small claims, strata disputes
VICTORIA – B.C. attorney general says the government is set to introduce Canada's first mandatory online tribunal system to settle minor disputes involving small claims court and strata councils.

Alleged gangster says he was watching romantic movie when B.C. man shot him in knee
KAMLOOPS – An alleged gangster accused of shooting a drug-dealing "cannabis advocate" has told a jury in Kamloops that he was at home watching a romantic movie with his girlfriend when the incident occurred.

Vernon man sentenced to nine months in jail, probation for child luring
VERNON – A Vernon man who attempted to lure a child online has been sentenced to nine months in jail.

Jihadis hate Canadian values, minister tells MPs studying anti-terrorism bill
OTTAWA – New anti-terrorism measures are needed to protect the public from extremists who hate Canadian values, says Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney.

Loblaw expansion plans: build 50 new stores, renovate 100
TORONTO - Canada's largest supermarket chain has big plans for expansion this year, as it increases its footprint in the competitive grocery market. Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it will build 50 new stores and renovate or improve more than 100 existing stores in 2015. The additions will be across the country, and Loblaw's estimates it...
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Kamloops girl located
UPDATE: 7:41 A.M., MARCH 10, 2015 RCMP report the missing teen has been found safe and sound. KAMLOOPS - RCMP hope someone can help them locate a teen who hasn't been seen since March 8. Gabrielle Morris is 13-years-old, 5'1" tall, 80 pounds with long blond hair and blue eyes, according to an RCMP media...

B.C. local government auditor office under review amid reports of wasted time
VICTORIA – A leaked report says a government office created to ensure B.C.'s local governments use tax dollars wisely is suffering from a lack of confidence in the agency's leadership.

B.C. terrorist suspects made video to inspire others to join holy war: trial
VANCOUVER – A pair of accused terrorists recorded a video calling on Muslims to rise up and join a holy war for Islam — no matter the cost — days before their alleged Canada Day plan to detonate pressure-cooker bombs at the provincial legislature, their trial heard Monday.

Kingston, Ont., girl home after liver transplant, twin sister still waiting for donor
KINGSTON, Ont. – A three-year-old Kingston, Ont., girl is back home after receiving part of her father's liver in a transplant surgery, while her twin sister is still waiting for a donor to be found.

Owner of winning $50M Lotto Max ticket comes forward almost one year later
VANCOUVER – It could be an extreme case of delayed gratification for whoever has won $50 million.

Vernon’s Pospisil to the rescue as Canada beats Japan to advance to Davis Cup quarters
VANCOUVER – Vasek Pospisil got a chance to step out of Milos Raonic's shadow on Sunday night.

Apple Watch: Make calls, manage Instagram photos, keep up with workout and pay for groceries
SAN FRANCISCO – Make calls, read email, control music, manage Instagram photos, keep up with your workout, pay for groceries, open your hotel room door. CEO Tim Cook says you can do it all from your wrist with Apple Watch — for 18 hours a day. That's how long the battery will last.
What nurse practitioners bring to our health care system: Interior Health wants you to know
KELOWNA - What began as a study to figure out how Interior Health nurse practitioners could be better incorporated into the health system has turned into three instructional videos for the public to help them understand the role of NPs. The study, conducted by Interior Health and the School of Nursing at UBC Okanagan, was...

When to start reserving provincial camping sites
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Camping enthusiasts can set their alarms for the 9 a.m. opening of the online camping reserve system, Sunday, March 15. The interactive reservation website displays availability, layout and amenities for 115 front country campgrounds in 99 provincial parks. Reservations can also be made on the go using smartphones, but you aren't limited to...