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US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee’s spot
The U.S. Capitol on Tuesday began displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns…
Alberta towns see AI data centres as ‘second coming of oil’ — but some worry at what cost
Alberta’s deregulated market, incentives and “concierge support” for data centre developers sets it apart from neighbouring British Columbia, which is taking a more cautious approach and promoting its clean hydropower.
Police seek suspect in two attempted abductions in Mission, B.C., within 24 hours
CHILLIWACK — Police in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia are warning the public to…
Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills
OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing new regulations to cut methane emissions from the…
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
WASHINGTON (AP) — Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s understated but influential chief of staff, criticized…
Liberal MP says she was shoved by Israeli officials at West Bank border crossing
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says she was shoved several times by Israeli border officials…
Additional charge laid against man connected to fatal Vancouver triple stabbing
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say the Crown has approved a third count of second-degree…
Man wanted by Calgary police on more than thirty charges arrested in B.C.
SURREY — A 39-year-old man wanted by Calgary police on more than thirty charges has…
Former Vernon lawyer accused of transferring client’s property to himself, misappropriating $116,000
He was previously barred from practicing law for 10 years.
‘Buy Canadian’ policy takes effect, changing rules for federal procurement
OTTAWA — The federal government’s ‘Buy Canadian’ policy took effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it…
iN DISCUSSION: Time to put embarrassing OneBC party behind us
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes, mostly mine…
Ovintiv signs on to Cedar LNG project as long-term customer
CALGARY — Ovintiv Inc. has signed on as a long-term customer for the Cedar LNG…
Senior B.C. Mountie facing assault charges to plead not guilty: Lawyer
ABBOTSFORD — The lawyer for a senior British Columbia RCMP officer says his client intends…
Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced
VANCOUVER — An environmental charity says it has reached an agreement with the federal and…
Surrey, B.C., to open two municipal health clinics in 2026 to address shortage
SURREY — The mayor of Surrey, B.C., says residents are waiting too long for health…
Canada’s food safety agency warns it couldn’t handle multiple emergencies
This year alone, the agency has been dealt a Salmonella crisis on Iranian pistachios that required extensive testing and import limits, and a months-long battle to cull a herd of ostriches in BC which culminated in a lengthy, police-protected takeover of the farm.
WNBA’s Toronto Tempo unveil uniforms for inaugural season
TORONTO — Toronto Tempo fans finally know what their team will look like when they…
As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic
BAYAHIBE, Dominican Republic (AP) — Oxygen tank strapped to his back, Michael del Rosario moves…
Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
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“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”
Kelowna’s $256,000 Christmas trees were under budget
“It's just an amazingly large cost.”
Richmond visits Elon following Klaczek’s 23-point game
Richmond Spiders (9-1) at Elon Phoenix (6-4) Elon, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM…
In the news: Meeting NATO targets, Rabbi mourned, Condo fire put out, Series on youth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New York and Vancouver square off for non-conference matchup
Vancouver Canucks (12-17-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Rangers (16-14-4, in the Metropolitan…
How did Canada’s young people become its unhappiest generation?
VANCOUVER — As a teen growing up in Toronto, Bhavik Sharma imagined what life would…