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National Legion president hopes theft of cenotaph plaques an isolated incident
FREDERICTON – The national president of the Canadian Legion says it's unbelievable that anyone would stoop so low as to steal memorial plaques off two cenotaphs in Fredericton.
Prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau prepares to tackle pot politics
OTTAWA – As Justin Trudeau prepares to tackle the politics of legalizing pot as part of his Liberal government's legislative agenda, industry experts say he will have access to a world-class marijuana framework set up under the Conservative government.
Most of passengers on Canada boat that sank were on one side before wave struck: Investigator
TOFINO – Passengers were crowded on the left side of the top deck of a whale-watching boat when it was struck by a wave from the right side, causing the vessel to capsize and send 27 people into the water off Vancouver Island, an investigator said.
ICBC blames highway bike death on cyclist negligence in civil lawsuit
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's public auto insurer says a cyclist's own carelessness led him to be run down and killed by an alleged impaired driver on a B.C. highway.
‘Finding Winnie’ tells real Canadian story behind ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’
TORONTO – Before there was Pooh, Tigger or Eeyore, there was a real bear cub and a helpful veterinarian pal, who were both from Canada.
Sneaky snowbirds could have financial wings clipped by new security program
OTTAWA – Snowbirds beware: The federal government will use its planned border exit-tracking system to avoid paying hundreds of millions of dollars in social benefits now going to people who shouldn't receive them due to absences from Canada.
To name or not to name: Duelling petitions over naming airport after Harper
CALGARY – There are three petitions generating a heated debate on whether the Calgary International Airport should be renamed for outgoing prime minister Stephen J. Harper.
Lake Country hires well known creative professional as cultural development coordinator
LAKE COUNTRY - Who better to have as a cultural development coordinator than someone that is well known throughout the Okanagan as a performer, producer, promoter and cultural initiative creative director. Yes, we are talking about Ryan Donn. The addition of a cultural development coordinator position responsible for the coordination of the community theatre, open...
Local ski hills are growing white
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While some of us are still holding on to the last strings of warmer weather, those looking forward to skiing and snowboarding will be happy to know the snow is falling at area ski hills. All three of the big ski hills in the area — Sun Peaks, Silver Star Mountain and Big...
Transport Canada investigating whale-watching boat that sank off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER – The whale-watching ship that sank off Vancouver Island and is now at the centre of multiple investigations was inspected annually since 1998 and certified to carry 46 passengers, a Transport Canada official said.
Wet fall week ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - A mixed bag of weather — cloud, rain and sun — is expected in the Okanagan for the last week of October. Environment Canada is calling for temperature highs at or just above seasonal normals of 9 Celsius throughout the region all week, with the warmest temperatures expected today, Oct. 26. Overnight lows...
Sun and frost this weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - Temperatures should be close to seasonal normals, on both the high and low end, this weekend and with those cooler overnight temperatures comes frost. Environment Canada is calling for a high in the double digits today, Oct. 21, and Saturday, with a high of 9 Celsius being forecast for Sunday. The seasonal normal...
Kamloops dentist suspended three months, ordered to pay more than $100K
VANCOUVER – A dentist from Kamloops who improperly sedated a young woman, leaving her with a severe brain injury, has been ordered by a disciplinary panel to pay more than $100,000.
Employee lied about deleted Ministry of Transportation emails: Privacy commissioner
VICTORIA – B.C.'s privacy commissioner has alerted RCMP after releasing a scathing report identifying major failures in the access to information practices of Premier Christy Clark's office and two ministries.
Gunned-down soldier Cpl. Nathan Cirillo remembered 1 year on at hilltop ceremony
HAMILTON - Scores of people turned out under dark skies for a hilltop ceremony on Wednesday in honour of a soldier gunned down a year ago as he stood guard at the National War Memorial on Parliament Hill. Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, 24, was shot fatally from behind by a lone gunman, who then raced into...
VIDEO: Local mountain bikers hits the hills of Utah for stunning night ride
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It was a night ride like no other, and it’s all captured on video to showcase the world in light and colour. Kamloops natives and professional mountain bikers Graham Agassiz, Matty Miles and Matt Hunter take us through the hills of Utah at night in Darklight. Special lights are used on the bikes...
3 workers sentenced to 60 days in jail for abusing senior in Calgary nursing home
CALGARY – Three Calgary nursing home workers have been sentenced to 60 days in jail for abusing a 92-year-old man.
B.C. Supreme Court sides with homeless, forbids city from banning camps
VANCOUVER – The homeless community in British Columbia's Fraser Valley has won the right to camp outside after a judge struck down a controversial municipal bylaw that banned tents in local parks.
TRENDING NOW: Three year old devastated by Adam Levine’s marriage meets man who broke her heart
Little three-year-old Mila was heartbroken and refused to believe Adam Levine was married, but recently Levine mended fences with his new girlfriend. Levine greeted Mia with a rose and a big hug on Ellen last week, which seemed to placate the little girl. Even if she didn't really want anything to do with him while...
RCMP used ‘closer’ to finish undercover B.C. terror operation: senior Mountie
VANCOUVER – The RCMP brought in a new lead investigator in the 11th hour of an undercover terrorism operation because they knew he was a "closer" who could wrap up the elaborate plan, a senior Mountie has confirmed in B.C. Supreme Court.
Meteor shower peaks over the Southern Interior this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If clouds part enough tonight you may be able to get a glimpse of the Orionid meteor shower as it peaks early Thursday morning. The Orionid meteor shower, which is formed from the debris of Halley’s comet, is known for producing bright and quick meteors. This meteor shower runs throughout October and into...
Canadians warned about sham stock promotion using popular apps
VANCOUVER – Securities regulators in nine provinces are warning about fraudulent stock promotions that use popular smartphone applications such as WhatsApp to generate investor interest.
Raitt, Kenney, Mulroney? Names fly as Conservatives plan leadership race
TORONTO – Charest, Raitt, Ford, Kenney … Mulroney?
Great Scott! It’s time for ‘Back to the Future’ Day as fans, cast celebrate film trilogy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The future is today — if "Back to the Future" is to be believed.