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Canadian defender Nikola Markovic taken first overall in MLS SuperDraft
A roller-coaster week ended on a high note for Canadian defender Nikola Markovic on Thursday…
Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Vehicles were stranded in snow, schools and highways were closed, and some government…
B.C. market to pay $750,000 over washroom videos that ended up on Russian porn site
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island grocery store has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a…
CPKC holiday train brings magical experience to Shuswap; next stop Kamloops
“There were sparkling balloons and hot chocolate for the children. The Barenaked Ladies put on a great show. The band looked so happy to be here.”
Jewish organization calls for ‘action’ to protect community after Sydney shooting
OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities…
B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats
A British Columbia Mountie convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats…
B.C. backtracks on plan to cut pipeline tax values, saving ratepayers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister says there will be no changes in the tax…
Former NHL forward Lucic joins Fife Flyers of British Elite League, drawing backlash
KIRKCALDY — Former NHL forward Milan Lucic has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain’s…
Pipeline taxes to go up, not down in Kamloops region
Local governments pushed back after learning just weeks ago of a pipeline tax cut that would have cost Thompson-Nicola property owners more than $1 million.
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
There’s still time to get into the festive spirit at these events across Kelowna, Vernon,…
Canada Soccer reveals three men’s and women’s finalists for Player of the Year
Canada Soccer has announced its shortlist for its 2025 Players of the Year Award, leaving…
Swiss ski star Odermatt wins foggy downhill to match Tomba’s 50 in World Cup races
VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Marco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day…
Dog that mauled Kamloops boy returned to owner, mom demands change
“If you’ve had to get reconstructive surgery as a result of an interaction with a dog, I don’t know how that dog can be deemed safe.”
Why an iconic sign in Lake Country disappeared
“The whole response about the sign coming down triggered a lot more nostalgia than I expected."
Warm, windy winter so far in the Okanagan and Kamloops
The local ski hills aren't getting quite as much snow as the highways.
Muller mania: German star’s addition to Vancouver Whitecaps a boon for club, fans
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller came to the Vancouver Whitecaps to win. While the German soccer…
In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Islanders host the Canucks, look to continue home win streak
Vancouver Canucks (13-17-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (19-12-3, in the Metropolitan…
Feds defend $1.1-million Deloitte contract for AI advice after firm admitted mistakes
ST. JOHN’S — The federal government is defending its decision to award a contract worth…
World of woes: How the global polycrisis is shaping Canada’s youth
TORONTO — Amir Faraji has been journaling to stave off despair. It helps him turn…
Klaczek, Cuthrell lead Elon over Richmond 73-70
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Kacper Klaczek scored 16 points to help Elon fend off Richmond…
TRENDING NOW: Mom takes a ride on the wild side
No moms were seriously injured in the making of this video.
‘Awful cleanup’ ahead for poultry farmers in Abbotsford from flooding, says Eby
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby got a first-hand look at the “devastating” flooding…
Desbiens, Poulin lead Victoire to 2-1 shootout win over Sceptres in Halifax
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Ann-Renée Desbiens made 35 saves and Marie-Philip Poulin scored in…