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British Columbia
More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
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The population still increased by 9,200 people.
Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but…
Man charged with arson in Vancouver after three weekend fires
VANCOUVER — A man has been arrested and charged with arson after three fires were…
Fiery head-on crash on Highway 1 kills two near Lytton, B.C.
LYTTON — A fiery head-on crash on Highway 1 in the British Columbia Interior has…
Blues sign forward Milan Lucic to professional tryout after year away from NHL
ST LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional…
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline…
In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?
TORONTO — Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to…
‘Part of me is gone’: Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing
Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as…
Magnitude 3.6 quake shakes southeast of Port Renfrew, B.C.
PORT RENFREW — A minor earthquake was recorded on Monday evening near Port Renfrew, about…
Fernandez solves ‘setback’ with opening-round win at Monterrey Open
MONTERREY — Leylah Fernandez needed a major confidence boost after back-to-back opening-round exits at the…
Flight attendants union says it’s in meetings with Air Canada on Monday night
TORONTO — The Air Canada component of CUPE said it resumed meetings with the airline…
Here’s the latest in the labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants
OTTAWA — Air Canada flight attendants remain on strike despite back-to-work orders by the Canada…
B.C. fire numbers drop, with blaze near Vernon being held and evacuation order lifted
VERNON — The number of wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply after a weekend…
Marino rallies to win U.S. Open singles qualifier, Branstine and Galarneau bounced
NEW YORK — Rebecca Marino of Vancouver started strong, faded, then scrambled to survive two…
Missing sailor found safe and sound, say RCMP on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say a sailor who was reported missing last week…
City of Prince George to dismantle homeless encampment after court ruling
PRINCE GEORGE — The City of Prince George says it will begin dismantling a long-standing…
Vancouver’s airport breaks rainfall record set in 1912
RICHMOND — Several daily rainfall records were shattered in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley…
Low on clothes, insulin and options, travellers’ woes continue amid Air Canada strike
John and Lois Alderman said they felt like “prisoners,” stranded in Toronto as they waited…
Vernon officer ‘forcefully’ tried to kiss drunk colleague: RCMP conduct board
The officer denies the allegation.
iN NUMBERS: Now that weed is legal BC teens are smoking less
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If you really want to discourage your teen from smoking weed, light up a joint and call it "wacky tobacky".
B.C. Métis Nation suspends president over complaints about behaviour
SURREY — Métis Nation British Columbia says it has suspended its president over allegations of…
Two suspects arrested after shooting near Princeton
“We realize incidents such as these can create fear and anxiety in a community."
Canada leading the way when it comes to applications to volunteer at 2026 World Cup
Canada is leading the way when it comes to volunteering to work at the 2026…