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‘Dancing With the Stars’ judge Len Goodman dies at 78
LONDON (AP) — Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly…
The Smorgasbord Deli: A Kamloops Fixture Now Looking To Change Hands
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For 24 years, Smorgasbord Deli in downtown Kamloops has been serving the community. But now…
Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government's use…
TRENDING NOW: Man dressed as clock tower encounters barrier while running in London marathon
Making it to the finish line of any marathon is challenging enough without wearing a…
Canada suspends Sudan consular services as diplomats evacuated
OTTAWA – Canada suspended consular services in Sudan on Sunday amid reports of allied countries…
The ocean’s kelp forests are worth some serious coin
Underwater forests represent an average of $500 billion annually in benefits to commercial fisheries, ocean…
Drug suspect takes off with sheriff’s meth after sting fails
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A suspected drug trafficker is on the run with nearly 60…
TRENDING NOW: Cow gets a ride in a Prius
Somebody in Mongolia used a Toyota Prius to transport a cow. A video making its…
For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans throughout the US
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As a third grader in Utah, mandolin-playing math whiz Elle…
Public-service strike: Union ‘fed up’ with pace of talks, asks Trudeau for help
OTTAWA – The head of the union representing thousands of striking public-service workers says he…
iN VIDEO: Film explores B.C. woman’s experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety
Laurie Brooks never thought she'd one day use magic mushrooms and advocate for the ability…
TRENDING NOW: Otters don’t like cell phones
An unlucky guest at a zoo in Portugal found out the hard way otters don't…
B.C. man fined for repeatedly feeding black bear and cub
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a West Vancouver man has been fined for feeding…
96th Kiwanis festival in Penticton reflects a passion for the arts
Since her time dancing with the National Ballet of Canada, Stephana Arnold has focused on…
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers working on medical pot legalization
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in…
HOLD THE PHONE: Jim Balsillie sets the record straight on ‘BlackBerry’ movie
TORONTO – Jim Balsillie is having his Hollywood moment. It was almost inevitable the Waterloo,…
TRENDING NOW: This guy tests his cat with progressive challenges
It's kind of like a mini-Olympics for cats. Instagrammer mmeowmmia regularly gives his cats Mia…
SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off…
Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that…
TRENDING NOW: When a robot can’t survive the 9 to 5 grind
Robots are among us, although if they're all like this one, humanity has no worries.…
The journey from Summerland to prime time for ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ star
Growing up in small-town Summerland, Morgan Kohan never dreamed she would one day become an…
Uber Eats launches cannabis delivery service in Vancouver, Victoria
VANCOUVER – A partnership between Uber Eats and cannabis resource company Leafly means some British…
Why some young Canadians are choosing the DINK lifestyle
Sovereign Norris and her partner don't want to have kids. “Economy wise, nature wise, with…
TRENDING NOW: Loud snoring gives away pup’s hiding spot
After a hard day of working like a dog, this pup found a rather unusual…