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Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Artifacts in US museums explain the outsized role of racism in the nation’s history
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Museums across the U.S. are displaying artifacts that represent and reflect…
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No.…
Clara Tauson advances to NBO semifinals, dedicates win to late grandfather
MONTREAL — Clara Tauson wore a heavy heart when she took the court Tuesday night.…
Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O’Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less…
Seattle NHL team’s mascot has a close encounter with a brown bear during video shoot in Alaska
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the team’s blue-haired troll mascot had…
Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries’ ties
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Mexico…
Controversial Okanagan MLA’s constituency office open nearly year after election
The office was empty on the afternoon of Aug. 5, and OneBC’s chief of staff Tim Thielmann declined to say when exactly it opened.
Woman claims she was defrauded $150K in North Okanagan illegal logging operation and drug lab
"They didn't just take my money, they took my future."
Barney Bentall playing barn dance at Armstrong’s Caravan Farm Theatre
“I encourage everyone to dress up in their best western swag and come kick up their heels."
iN NUMBERS: Why British Columbians are leaving the province
There were 3,000 people in 100 different communities in B.C. who answered questions on a survey about what makes them want to leave the province.
iN PHOTOS: Arachnophobia inducing spiders in Kamloops, Okanagan
Nature lovers and homeowners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are finding countless fascinating species from the tiny jumping spiders to the giant house spider.
TRENDING NOW: Kitty powered re-mew-able energy
You've heard of renewable energy but have you heard of re-mew-able energy?
U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries’ shared challenges
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada’s recent wildfires offer…
With her star rising, Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko set for NBO semifinal
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko isn’t only winning over Canadian fans with her captivating run at…
Canucks sign forward Vitali Kravtsov to one-year, two-way contract
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year, two-way contract,…
Death row inmates challenge new Arkansas law allowing executions by nitrogen gas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several Arkansas death row inmates sued the state Tuesday to…
Murdered Vernon senior likely discovered accused at his isolated property
The first day of the month-long trial began in Vernon today.
Kamloops Sixties Scoop survivor finally finds family roots at age 70
“For the people who grew up never knowing, finding out that information can be overwhelming but also incredibly healing."
‘Slow cooking’: Jerome Blake enjoying journey to become fastest man in Canada
TORONTO — Jerome Blake’s rise to becoming Canada’s fastest man this season has been a…
Woman dies in head-on crash in Langford on Vancouver Island
A 34-year-old woman has been killed in a head-on crash on Vancouver Island after witnesses…
Vancouver officers cleared in arrest that led to suspect’s broken wrist
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s police watchdog group has cleared Vancouver police officers of wrongdoing in…
Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday
KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an…