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Cochran’s 18, Johnson’s game-winner lead Rhode Island past Richmond, 69-68
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tyler Cochran led Rhode Island with 18 points and RJ Johnson…
Carney back home after trips to Davos, China, Qatar, focused on non-U.S. trade
DAVOS — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived back in Ottawa after a nine-day trip…
Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility…
BC metalwork teacher showed gruesome safety video and got reprimanded
The teacher warned students to leave the room if they didn't want to watch it.
Police investigating first Vancouver homicide of 2026
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver are investigating the city’s first homicide of 2026. A statement…
Vancouver tech firm Hootsuite provides services to U.S. Homeland Security
VANCOUVER — United States procurement records show that Vancouver tech firm Hootsuite is providing social…
4.4 magnitude quake hits near Haida Gwaii, no damage expected
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake has struck off the British Columbia coast, with provincial emergency officials…
B.C. anti-extortion chief apologizes for disputing ‘crisis’ after Eby issues warning
The head of British Columbia’s anti-extortion task force has apologized for having “impacted public confidence”…
Metro Vancouver bridge linking Westham Island damaged, closed to vehicle traffic
VANCOUVER — Vehicle access to a Metro Vancouver island has been cut off after its…
Who commissioned a poll that puts former Conservative MPs ahead in Kelowna mayoral race?
It's an odd poll considering polling in a smaller city is rarely done, and even more rare that it was shared publicly.
Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking friends
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — In two decades of kicking in doors for the U.S. Drug…
Candace Derksen’s mom shocked as man acquitted in daughter’s 1984 killing arrested
VANCOUVER — Wilma Derksen, whose 13-year-old daughter Candace was killed in Winnipeg in 1984, still…
Eby says B.C. will play a key role in new global order described by PM Carney
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says B.C. will play a “key role” in a new…
Killing of B.C. academic spurs calls for government action against gender violence
The killing of a Vancouver Island academic is spurring calls for action against gender-based violence.…
Reprimand for BC teacher who made racist comment and ignored student’s asthma
He told the international students that if they didn't like following the rules in Canada to go back to their own country.
Canada’s Olympic skeleton team features 2024 world champion Clarke, veteran Channell
CALGARY — A couple of rookies and one veteran comprise Canada’s skeleton team for the…
Federal Court sets aside TikTok Canada shutdown order
TikTok will live to scroll another day in Canada. A Federal Court judge has set…
Trump says Carney is not ‘grateful’ in Davos speech
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Mark Carney is not “grateful” after…
Tempo set to make WNBA debut on May 8 at home against Washington
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are scheduled to make their debut when the 2026 WNBA…
B.C. man gets 5 years in Snapchat child sex abuse case, as advocates warn of surge
CAMPBELL RIVER — A British Columbia man has been sentenced to five years in prison…
‘Get in the net’: NHL goaltenders on how they wound up between the pipes
Connor Hellebuyck had plenty of welts and bruises. The future two-time Vezina Trophy winner as…
MLA Boultbee says time has come to dismantle Penticton homeless encampment
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The Penticton MLA said she’s worried someone is going to get seriously hurt, or worse.
Canadian version of ‘Jersey Shore’ set in Kelowna premiers this week
"The series brings together ten bold and unapologetic Canadian singles for a whirlwind season of romance, friendships and full-throttle fun."
‘Canada Shore’ out to prove Canadians can outparty, outfight and ‘outdrink Americans’
TORONTO — Why does Canada need its own version of “Jersey Shore”? For 24-year-old Gizelle…