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Damage estimate for fire razed town of Lytton, B.C., reaches $78 million
VANCOUVER – The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the damage caused by the wildfire that…
TRENDING NOW: Kid finds trick to scoring on dad
This kid is doing his best to get a basket, but dad is having none…
Delta variant behind increase in COVID-19 case numbers in British Columbia: experts
VANCOUVER – The number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant is doubling every…
De Grasse wins gold; Canada’s two-day medal drought in Tokyo in electrifying fashion
TOKYO – After two days without any medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Andre De Grasse…
Vaccines aren’t foolproof but prevent most serious illness, death from COVID-19
OTTAWA – U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is infected with COVID-19 but because…
Premier offloads responsibility to Alberta’s top doctor, defends COVID-19 response
CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney says he respects the advice of Alberta's top doctor to…
De Grasse, Brown provide hope for more medals
TOKYO – Canada threatened to add to its medal total Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics…
‘Still a ways to go in Alberta:’ Top doctors weigh in on plan to end isolation
Canada’s top doctors say Alberta’s decision to end isolation requirements for those who test positive…
In heat emergency, southern Europe scrambles for resources
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A heat wave baking southeast Europe has fueled deadly wildfires in…
Winds, thunderstorms in fire zone forecast
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for the coming days, but the…
‘Why three bullets?’: Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers
REPENTIGNY, Que. – The family of a Black man shot and killed by police in…
Dr. Bonnie Henry among 16 people appointed to receive province’s Order of B.C.
VICTORIA – Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is one of 16 people appointed to…
Canada through to Olympic women’s soccer final
TOKYO – Canada was left off the podium for the first time in nine days…
B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings
DUNCAN, B.C. – Christmas tree growers in British Columbia say they are facing a brown…
Telltale transactions help financial intelligence centre combat sex trafficking
OTTAWA – Transactional clues — from hotel bills paid in cash to purchases of escort-service…
1 family, 2 deaths, 18 years of B.C. drug policy failure
It took Kathy Calder four years to put her sister Leanne Calder’s photo up on…
TwinCon Enterprises – your excavation expert
When it comes to excavation, civil construction, subdivision development and earthworks, TwinCon Enterprises has you…
Evacuations lifted as progress made against western US fires
BLY, Oregon (AP) — Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the…
MTV marks 40th anniversary with a new ‘Moon Person’ design
MTV is marking its 40th anniversary with a relaunch of its iconic image of an…
B.C. wildfire count nears 250 but cooler temperatures, light rain bring some relief
VICTORIA – British Columbia is reporting a slight increase in the number of active wildfires…
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
In another dispiriting setback for the nation’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who…
After court victories, Michael Jackson estate eyes revival
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Michael Jackson's musical legacy never left, but a kind of…
San Francisco tenants get 6-figure buyout to leave luxe unit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A wealthy San Francisco couple notched a record nearly half-million-dollar buyout…
TRENDING NOW: Why did the giant capybara cross the road?
A group of capybaras was seen crossing the road. We welcome your comments and opinions…