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World Cup fans bring energy to Vancouver amphitheatre
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage was still a day away,…
Salmon Arm dentist jailed for ‘abusive and demeaning’ social media posts
The judge found him in contempt of court.
Canada earns first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
TORONTO — In many ways, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina felt like a victory for…
Conservation officers in B.C. remove metal stove pipe stuck on bear’s head
OLIVER — A young bear in British Columbia’s Okanagan had to endure several days with…
Carney announces new intelligence exchange agreement with France
PARIS — Canada and France will deepen their defence and industrial co-operation through a new…
Alanis Morissette shines, Michael Bublé forgets the gig at Canada’s World Cup opener
TORONTO — Alanis Morissette had soccer fans head over feet as she helped kick off…
Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump…
BC acupuncturist whose staff engaged in sex work to face penalty
He also stored used acupuncture needles in an overflowing jar.
High-risk BC sex offender charged with breaching long-term court order
The Parole Board said the former Kelowna man is highly deceptive.
Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron…
Okanagan man has surprise encounter with grizzly bear
“He was lying there staring at me.”
Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host…
Aussies, Kiwis converge on B.C. for World Cup, bringing super fandom from Down Under
VANCOUVER — Wherever they are in the world, sports fans Lachlan Carter and younger brother…
TRENDING NOW: Cat gets a haircut
This isn't what you'd expect to see when you walk into a barbershop for a haircut.
Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices
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OTTAWA — The Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving…
OneBC switched Kamloops locations to avoid security costs but police showed up anyway
Kamloops taxpayers are on the hook for the RCMP and bylaw response to the OneBC rally at a car lot.
‘In our blood’: Canada’s booming Latin American community warms up for World Cup
VANCOUVER — When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he…
The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours…
Privacy commissioner says Grok deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law
OTTAWA — Sexual deepfakes created by Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot and shared on his…
Vernon couple who sold house with broken furnace on the hook $5,000
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They claimed it was fine, but the new owner sued.
The Spurs are still believers, but it’s the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious, when he…
BC private school teacher gets 15 year ban after having relationship with former student
The student had graduated five months earlier.
Why pressure is mounting to revisit Kamloops Indian Residential School graves
There could be excavations at the site next year, but the pressure from skeptics and, now, mainstream publications is building.
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada’s toxic drug supply
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Health officials in both Canadian cities hosting World Cup matches are warning visitors about the…