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After a BC wildfire, the trauma continues
It’s pouring outside, but the rain isn’t dampening Jim Hodgson’s spirits. In fact, he’s beaming.…
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté fined $24,000 in Tahiti over cannabis use
PAPEETE, French Polynesia – A representative for Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté says the…
Canadians in Normandy to mark sombre 80th anniversary of D-Day
OTTAWA – The sky was overcast but the sea was calm as a dark green…
TRENDING NOW: Meet the Pomeranian peacemaker
Pet owners know it's never a good idea to get between two fighting cats. It…
Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women’s Shelters Canada
VANCOUVER – Women's Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond…
McDavid says veteran Oilers built to handle ‘aggressive’ Panthers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers know what to expect from the Florida Panthers. Lots of…
BC seniors feel ‘invisible and forgotten,’ new seniors advocate says
VICTORIA – Seniors in British Columbia are feeling "invisible and forgotten" as their advocate says…
Using fire to heal the land — and mitigate BC wildfires
Gitanyow Elder Darlene Vegh drips fire onto a patch of dry leaves, moss and twigs…
Third try at approving recreational marijuana in South Dakota makes the ballot
South Dakota voters will decide again whether to legalize recreational marijuana, an issue with a…
Edmonton Oilers’ penalty killers holding up their side of the special teams ledger
Move over, Edmonton Oilers power play. The penalty killers are in the spotlight. The Oilers…
TRENDING NOW: Now this is a quality golfing prank
Hats off to this guy's friends who completely hoodwinked him with this prank. All you…
Tiny House Warriors found guilty of all charges related to TMX worksite altercations
Members of the Tiny House Warriors who have been found guilty of all of the…
Privacy commissioners investigate BC firm that does background checks for landlords
OTTAWA – The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into…
BC school district investigates exam asking pupils to argue if Israel should exist
The school district in Burnaby, B.C., has launched an investigation into what it says was…
Female musicians underrepresented on Canadian radio playlists: study
TORONTO – A new report on Canada's radio airwaves says songs performed by women have…
TRENDING NOW: Dog training for track and field hurdles
When you put this dog on a leash it's not for a walk it's for…
Gay rights champion Elenore Sturko shocks BC United by defecting to Conservatives
VICTORIA – Nine months ago, Elenore Sturko told BC Conservative Leader John Rustad on social…
B.C. First Nation plans dig for remains at ex-school, signs deal with RCMP, province
The British Columbia government says the Williams Lake First Nation is planning to excavate the…
Onward Oilers: What you need to know as Edmonton prepares for Stanley Cup final against Florida
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers are where they have long expected themselves to be, which…
The Future of Gardening in The Okanagan: Adapting to Climate Change with Water-Wise Strategies
In the heart of the Okanagan Valley, where the summers stretch long with a fierce,…
Leading Edge Glass – Cutting Glass, Not Corners
The management at Leading Edge Glass in Kelowna is constantly seeking out ways to improve…
Police halt pro-Palestinian encampment at Quebec’s City’s Université Laval
MONTREAL – Quebec City police say they have forced protesters to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment…
TRENDING NOW: Nosy neighbour has the perfect cover; vacuum the grass
This guy wanted to see what all the fuss was about but didn't want to…
B.C. RCMP, Squamish Search and Rescue looking for missing climbers
SQUAMISH, B.C. – A spokeswoman for Squamish Search and Rescue in British Columbia says an…