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Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds
MONTREAL — A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high…
Province to build new plant, animal health centre in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — The British Columbia government has announced its plans to build a new plant…
iN NUMBERS: B.C. baby names over the last century
The government has extensive records on everyone, and the plus side of that is we get to see which baby names were popular in B.C. for the past 100 years or so.
Details on housing development charges expected in budget: Robertson
OTTAWA — The office of federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the Liberal government remains…
iN PHOTOS: Sandhill cranes land in Kamloops on blustery day
“There was a strong southerly wind blowing them in the wrong direction so they couldn’t carry on with migration.”
Urban deer problems in Penticton to be addressed by new committee
The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies…
Anand ties India trade talks with restoring Canada’s full cohort of diplomats
OTTAWA — Canada will not consider reopening trade talks with India until New Delhi allows…
Chilliwack, B.C., Mounties cleared after woman seriously injured in 2024 arrest
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog has cleared Mounties in Chilliwack, B.C., of wrongdoing after…
B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades
SURREY — Applications are being accepted for those wanting to become doctors through Simon Fraser…
Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi looks to keep climbing the UFC rankings
In a sport that features multiple attacks, Aiemann Zahabi’s most potent weapon may be his…
Penticton council proceeds with first step toward tearing down Memorial Arena
Council voted unanimously to proceed to the next phase, which includes preliminary design and site analysis, after hearing from a team of experts advocating for the new facility.
Motorcycle collision deaths spike in B.C. over the summer
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"A fatal motorcycle collision is horrific. It can cause life-long emotional trauma for your loved ones, highway crews and first responders.”
West Kelowna RCMP arrest 50 people in ‘Project Deadbolt’
“This type of coordinated enforcement sends a strong message that criminal activity will not be tolerated in West Kelowna.”
Raducanu’s health issues lead to another early exit at Ningbo Open
NINGBO, China (AP) — Ailing Emma Raducanu was knocked out by local wild card Zhu…
Highland mini cows ready for visits at Salmon Arm ranch
"We’ve had a few farm visits where people sat with a cow and were brought to tears because its so calming.”
‘We don’t have coffee’: South Okanagan Halloween display causes confusion
“It took a few confused people before I figured it out."
Brampton Blitz wins inaugural Canada Super 60 cricket tournament at B.C. Place
VANCOUVER — Canadian international Dilon Heyliger left his mark at the inaugural Canada Super 60…
Blues host the Blackhawks after Snuggerud’s 2-goal game
Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-1, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (2-1, in the Central…
Project connects Americans to the Dutch people who honor their relatives at World War II cemetery
DALLAS (AP) — In the decades since June West Brandt’s older brother was killed in…
Penalty kill potent, power play struggling early for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Kiefer Sherwood knows special teams can make or break an NHL team. Early…
NHL roundup: Appleton scores late as Red Wings beat Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Mason Appleton scored the winner with 44.1 seconds left in regulation and…
Appleton scores late as Red Wings beat Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO (AP) — Mason Appleton scored the winner with 44.1 seconds left in regulation and…
Sean Couturier’s 4-point night lifts Flyers over Panthers in emotional home opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier wrestled with a bad back and slogged through a strained…
Snuggerud scores twice as Blues beat Canucks 5-2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and the St. Louis Blues beat…