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Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan BC killer whale
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A reported sighting of an orca pod off Vancouver Island near where…
UPDATE: Protests as three Indian nationals face B.C. court, accused of Nijjar murder
SURREY, B.C. – Members of British Columbia's Sikh community filled a Surrey courtroom on Tuesday…
Ottawa approves BC’s request to make public drug use illegal again
OTTAWA – Public drug use became illegal in British Columbia once again on Tuesday, after…
Drama series based on Reena Virk’s murder does ‘great disservice,’ says retired cop
A true crime drama based on the 1997 murder of British Columbia teen Reena Virk…
Illicit drug deaths reach 192 in March in B.C., down from last year
VICTORIA – Another 192 people were killed in British Columbia by illicit drugs in March,…
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may…
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer’s may cause some cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life…
TRENDING NOW: This guy wants to make enemies apparently
This guy woke up and chose to go out and make some enemies. In a…
‘Treat the land right’: BC farmers search for solutions as another year of drought looms
The lines on Eugen Wittwer’s face are like the rings of a tree — they…
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats
Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed…
BC rights watchdog tells universities, colleges to protect Gaza protesters
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect…
Court date set for three accused in BC murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
SURREY, B.C. – Three suspects accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar…
London Drugs stores reopen in Kelowna, Vernon after cybersecurity shutdown
RICHMOND, B.C. – London Drugs is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada more than…
Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen
VICTORIA – Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members and honoured her late…
The Ultimate Countertop Debate: Natural Stone vs. Caesarstone
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Penticton BC – The perfect place to call home.
Nestled between shimmering Okanagan Lake and the picturesque Skaha Lake, Penticton in British Columbia stands…
TRENDING NOW: Dog cares about water conservation
As we head into summer this dog is an adorable reminder to not waste water.…
As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform
OTTAWA – Advocates are calling on Ottawa to profoundly change the powers of the watchdog…
India’s foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals
OTTAWA – India's Foreign Affairs Minister accused Canada of welcoming criminals from his country in…
Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected international pressure to halt…
A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches’ decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion
The fight to allow same-sex marriage and gay clergy has defined much of the last…
No need to guess: Mom knows best what she wants for Mother’s Day
NEW YORK (AP) — Not all moms are the same. They like and do different…
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won’t be able to read
VANCOUVER – In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's…
TRENDING NOW: Super tiny puppy figures out how to carry shoe
This incredibly tiny dog is struggling to carry a shoe twice its size. It figures…