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Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for…
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a global investment banker and pension fund…
North Okanagan minor hockey ‘incident’ under investigation after rowdy game
Hockey associations are investigating the melee that closed out a U18 hockey game in Vernon.
BC Ferries cancels sailings during busy holiday break due to high winds
VICTORIA — High winds in southwestern British Columbia have forced the cancellation of multiple sailings…
Charges laid nearly six years after a B.C. man was found dead in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE — A change of second-degree murder has been laid nearly six years after…
Maschmeyer, Vancouver Goldeneyes eager for PWHL Takeover Tour’s Edmonton stop
Growing up in rural Alberta, Emerance Maschmeyer didn’t have a lot of examples of women’s…
American visits north up for first time in eight months as Canadians still avoid U.S.
Canadians are still holding back from travelling south of the border, as trips by Americans…
Police suspect foul play in woman’s death in Merritt, B.C.
SURREY — Police in British Columbia are investigating after a woman died under what investigators…
Foul play suspected after woman’s death in Merritt
Paramedics were called, but a woman in her 20s died at the scene.
THOMPSON: There’s no one in the White House protecting democracy or the U.S. Constitution
Trump and his team offer more problems than solutions, more despair than hope.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold January camp for North American-based players
Canada coach Jesse Marsch will hold a 10-day January camp in California for North American-based…
One dead after multi-vehicle crash led to shutdown of Highway 1 in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — One person is dead in a multi-vehicle crash that has shut the westbound…
B.C. construction firm owner fined in ‘landmark case’ for safety violations
RICHMOND, B.C. — WorkSafeBC says the owner of a homebuilding company has been fined more…
Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements, with vote expected in new year
MONTREAL — Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers say they have reached…
Police thwart attempt to defraud B.C. First Nation of $406,000 intended for project
ALERT BAY — Police in British Columbia say they have prevented a fraud scheme targeting…
Judge berates Kelowna realtor in bitter court battle with business partner
iNhome
A business deal for Airbnb rentals led to arrests, defamation, firings and a lengthy and very bitter court battle.
High winds reaching up to 90km/h slated for Metro Vancouver, B.C.’s south coast
British Columbia’s south coast, including parts of Metro Vancouver, will see more high winds today…
Kelowna man wins $31M Lotto Max jackpot in time for the holidays
“I was dumbfounded, there were lots of zeros.”
Two found dead inside Surrey, B.C., recreational vehicle after fire
SOUTH SURREY — Two people are dead after a recreational vehicle caught fire in a…
Former Cavalry FC captain Marco Carducci moves east, signs with Halifax Wanderers
After seven successful seasons with his hometown club Cavalry FC, Marco Carducci wanted a new…
Kamloops still wants ‘proper’ replacement for shuttered homeless drop-in program
"The Loop was run by volunteers and had no sanction from the provincial government, but we would like to work with the provincial government and BC Housing to come up with a proper facility."
Giant lazy Susans bring people together at Mississippi restaurant
iNwine
MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) — Over the course of a steaming-hot Southern lunch, served family-style on…
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians on guard against fraud and cybercrime
If you’re frustrated with scam attempts, you can always report them to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
iN PHOTOS: Songbirds to spot on winter walks in Kamloops, Okanagan
The birds can be fun to identify by their unique colour patterns and distinct calls whether they're spotted in backyards or on forest walks.