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Orphan BC orca calf unseen since May 10 despite family sightings: researchers
A whale research group that was involved in efforts to rescue an orphaned orca calf…
Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to lead Liberals in next election: poll
A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his…
TRENDING NOW: Bar patrons balance coasters on sleeping man’s head
All it took was a pile of coasters on a man's head to bring this…
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as BC braces for weekend heat
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of…
Chefs mourn for Okanagan’s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat Okanagan peach, there are…
The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
LONDON (AP) — In one of the store-front betting shops that are ubiquitous in London,…
TRENDING NOW: Stormtrooper party balloon chaos
Driver's on a busy street where in for quite the surprise. An errant Star Wars…
Guinness World Record for intelligent BC chicken Lacey
A B.C. chicken named Lacey has earned a Guinness World Record for being able to…
BC told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 C for Kamloops
British Columbia residents are being told to brace for a coming heat wave that could…
Former Team Canada player Campbell will be first woman on NHL bench as assistant coach with Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Team Canada player Jessica Campbell will become the first woman to…
BC cities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years
Three levels of government say they've finalized a deal that will provide more than $1.6…
Suspect’s pants catch fire in Metro Vancouver arson attempt gone wrong
Police in Metro Vancouver say they're looking for a man whose pants caught fire in…
Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis’ first hit. He barely got paid
FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946…
TRENDING NOW: Just a guy living his best dad life
You can't blame this dad for gushing his new piece of baby equipment. It's like…
Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — For those of you who don't celebrate World UFO Day, consider…
Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against BC Teachers’ Federation
VANCOUVER – A group of British Columbia teachers has launched a human rights complaint against…
FortisBC says all customers now see renewable natural gas on utility bills
FortisBC says it has become the first utility in North America to automatically designate a…
‘Full resumption of operations will take time’ after reaching tentative deal: WestJet
WestJet flight disruptions are expected to continue this week, after a deal was reached over…
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling return of troops to southern Gaza city
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians…
TRENDING NOW: Kitten in a bottle
You've seen a ship in a bottle, now get ready for a kitten in a…
Calgary water valves are being turned back on after repairs, but mayor warns of risks
CALGARY – Weeks of water restrictions in Calgary could be eased in a matter of…
Newfoundland soldier who died in the First World War laid to rest at home
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Hundreds of people filled the downtown streets in Newfoundland and Labrador's…
Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country
OTTAWA – The Maple Leaf is flying on lampposts, flagpoles and patios across the country…
On Quebec’s traditional moving day, hundreds of renters are still looking for a home
MONTREAL – It's moving day in Quebec, and hundreds of provincial residents are still looking…