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South Okanagan politicians furious with FortisBC plan to cut power in extreme weather
A proposal by FortisBC that could see power shut off to tens of thousands of…
Woman, 76, in critical condition after being struck by falling branch in Montreal
MONTREAL — A woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a falling…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes…
TRENDING NOW: Cat dances the salsa
What did I just watch? That’s the question you’ll be asking yourself after watching this…
Accused in Penticton violent beating death back before courts
Two of three young offenders charged in relation to the violent beating death of a…
Homelessness isn’t just a Penticton issue, regional district told
Several directors with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) made it clear last week that…
Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau…
B.C. judge orders limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine
VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court in British Columbia has ordered that the Mount Polley mine…
Indigenous fashion week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, explores heritage in silk and hides
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Fashion designers from across North America are bringing together inspiration…
Students learn to lead on the land in ground-breaking UBC program
Canada’s first Indigenous land stewardship degree puts Indigenous law, governance and connection to land at…
TRENDING NOW: Stranger’s best friend
It turns out man’s best friend is also a stranger’s best friend. This pup just…
TRENDING NOW: Zero effort from cat
The cat in this video is quite literally putting the least amount of effort possible…
TRENDING NOW: Prankster pranked by prankster
Prank videos are the lifeblood of social media, but in this case, that assertion has…
Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were…
Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk
TORONTO — Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump started making threats to impose 100…
Grey whale ‘Little Patch’ mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Here are the…
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Documentary details fall of former broadcaster once dubbed ‘sexiest man in Winnipeg’
There was a time back in the 1990s when Steve Vogelsang was known as the…
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled
VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she…
Expert in B.C. says India-Pakistan tension at highest point since 1999
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia researcher in South Asian affairs said Thursday that concerns about…
B.C. Appeals Court finds agency’s decision to remove kids ‘tainted by stereotype’
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four…
Grey whale washes ashore near Tofino, B.C. Cause of death unknown
TOFINO — A grey whale among a population that is listed as a special concern…