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Escalation of B.C. public service strike hits citizens’ services and gaming branch
BURNABY — Public service workers in British Columbia are again escalating job action, picketing a…
More records fall as late summer heat reaches 34 degrees in B.C. Interior
VANCOUVER — The recent spike in temperatures across British Columbia has once again caused daily…
Canada’s Arop qualifies for 800-metre final at world championships
TOKYO — Canada’s Marco Arop left nothing to chance as he raced into the men’s…
UCF takes on North Carolina in Week 4
North Carolina (2-1) at UCF (2-0), Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football…
Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. finally gets to face his former team. The Calgary Stampeders (8-4) come…
One of the rarest birds in the world finds a city sanctuary in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos found an unexpected sanctuary among Hong Kong…
In the news today: Carney in Mexico, protesting Ottawa’s agenda, B.C. lichen at risk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
The Latest: Trump enjoys royal pageantry during unprecedented second UK state visit
President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle Wednesday, greeted at Windsor…
Portland Thorns to retire former Canada captain Christine Sinclair’s jersey
PORTLAND — The Portland Thorns are retiring Christine Sinclair’s No. 12 jersey. The NWSL club…
One win away from Rugby World Cup final, Canadian women take on New Zealand
Shania Twain is onboard. So are the Tragically Hip. Second-ranked Canada has added some star…
TRENDING NOW: Dogs chatting during a traffic jam
These pups were making the best of a traffic jam.
B.C. RCMP officer testifies about venting frustrations over group chats
RICHMOND — An RCMP member stationed at the Coquitlam, B.C., detachment says he regrets making…
WestJet blamed a crew shortage but a Kelowna man sued and won
The airline failed to put forward evidence.
Public toilets to bail reform: Proposed UBCM resolutions from Okanagan, Kamloops
UBCM has a committee that goes through the hundreds of ideas, or resolutions, put forward by municipalities to decide which ones ought to be considered, and which ideas aren’t worth bringing forward at the convention.
Mental health unit added to Kamloops emergency department
"I think too many of us have at times said, 'I'll be OK and I'll just get through this,' "but if you broke your leg you wouldn't be powering through. I think that's the normalization we need to get."
Jail for Kelowna drug dealer who used Porsche as weapon
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He pointed the vehicle at the victim and put his foot on the gas.
Eby in Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is in Ottawa to push the federal government…
B.C. launches task force to tackle extortions, shootings in South Asian community
Authorities in British Columbia are acknowledging the fear and disappointment among the province’s South Asian…
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle…
Disney says production on ‘Camp Rock 3’ is underway in Vancouver with Jonas Brothers
TORONTO — The Jonas Brothers are checking in for a “Camp Rock” threequel. Disney’s television…
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle…
Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps
The Telus Canadian Championship could be the saving grace for a Vancouver FC team that…
Vancouver Canucks players already buying into new coach’s system: Rutherford
VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford doesn’t want to talk about last season any more. Between personnel…
One arrest following suspicious death in Kelowna home
"We believe this is an isolated matter and there is no increased risk to public safety.”