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Biker, police dog rescue senior who vanished off Vancouver Island logging road
CHEMAINUS, B.C. – Const. Clay Wurzinger and his police dog had been methodically searching for…
B.C. conflict commissioner clears premier on second complaint from New Democrat
VICTORIA – B.C. Premier Christy Clark has been cleared for a second time on conflict…
Small protest in Utah after police cleared in teen shooting
SALT LAKE CITY – A small band of protesters calling for an end to police…
Divers Filion and Benfeito earn Canada yet another Olympic bronze medal
RIO DE JANEIRO – Divers Roseline Filion and Meaghan Benfeito kept Canada’s medal streak going…
Northern California volunteer shot while searching for hiker
WASHINGTON, Calif. – A volunteer searching for an elderly hiker in a remote Northern California…
Collaros to make 2016 debut with Hamilton Tiger-Cats versus B.C. Lions
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have their offensive leader back. Quarterback Zach Collaros will make his 2016…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Aug. 10 ___ RELIGIOUS FREEDOM OFFICE TAINTED BY…
Pot-bellied pig with ‘heart of a lion’ survives mauling, on the road to recovery
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A pig with a profile is getting even more attention in…
US deports former Guatemalan soldier wanted in 1982 massacre
GUATEMALA CITY – A former Guatemalan soldier deported from the United States in handcuffs and…
Source: Boy was decapitated on waterslide at Kansas park
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The 10-year-old boy killed during a ride on the world’s tallest…
Blast, gunfire, rock Philippine jail, leaving 10 dead
MANILA, Philippines – A blast from a suspected grenade and gunshots rocked a Philippine jail,…
Cannes bans full-body ‘burkini’ swimsuits from beaches
CANNES, France – The French resort of Cannes has banned full-body, head-covering swimsuits from its…
Pilot project will soon allow golf carts to putter around two B.C. towns
QUALICUM BEACH, B.C. – Two communities in British Columbia have been selected to test drive…
U.S. man who blackmailed Canadian girl to strip online gets prison sentence
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey man who blackmailed a Canadian girl to strip naked…
Ticket sold in Prairies wins Friday’s $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO – There is one winning ticket for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night’s…
MacLennan repeats as Canada wins medal of each colour on Day 7 of Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO – Rosie MacLennan’s historic defence of her Olympic trampoline title highlighted a…
Wandering moose inspires 400-mile cross-border trail
NEWCOMB, N.Y. – The 400-mile trek of a radio-collared moose named Alice is the inspiration…
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games CFL Calgary 19 Saskatchewan 10 BC 45 Hamilton 38 — NFL Pre-Season Seattle…
Canadian drone racer says sport better version of Formula One racing
VICTORIA – Andrew Meyer says he’s chasing the future as he travels the world competing…
One winning ticket for Saturday night’s $21 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – A ticket purchased in British Columbia claimed Saturday night’s $21 million Lotto 649…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: Home Sales: The Canadian…
Charges in ‘sexting’ ring a quandary for Nova Scotia town — and for experts
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. – When 14-year-old Jillian speaks of her generation’s widespread practice of sending naked…
Mike Duffy’s lawyer recalls ‘daunting’ challenge of intense media interest
OTTAWA – The lawyer who successfully defended Sen. Mike Duffy shared details Sunday of what…
RCMP say Edmonton skydiver, 52, died during weekend competition
WESTLOCK, Alta. – RCMP say a skydiver has died during a competition north of Edmonton.…