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Dead at noon: Gillian Bennett’s last wish was to get people talking about a taboo topic
B.C. WOMAN'S STORY HAS SPARKED WAVES OF EMOTION AS READERS OPEN UP WITH THEIR OWN STORIES
Gang unit, major crimes bear brunt of B.C. Mounties’ budget shortfall
VANCOUVER – RCMP in British Columbia will make staff cuts in a specialized gang unit and to their major crimes division to make up for a $4.2 million budget shortfall next year.
Teen who killed family granted unescorted temporary absence from prison
VICTORIA – A British Columbia man who was 15 when he murdered four people, including his parents, will be allowed an unescorted temporary absence from prison.
Pet-friendly dating websites help animal lovers find romance by uncovering canine chemistry
On these dating sites, a passion for pets will help you find more than just puppy love.
Obama pours cold water on idea of participating in ice bucket challenge for ALS awareness
EDGARTOWN, Mass. – The ice bucket stops with Obama.
Proceeds from Camp Hurlburt sale will continue the spirit of moulding lives in the community
VERNON - Camp Hurlburt has been part of the Vernon landscape since 1931 and now Trinity United Church wants to continue the spirit of the camp by directing proceeds from the sale of the property toward programs for kids and families, regardless of religious affiliation. The Eastside Road camp received thousands of young campers each...
Several people stranded on Highway 99 near Lillooet following mudslides
LILLOOET – Several people were stranded overnight on Highway 99 north of Lillooet, B.C., after four vehicles got caught between two mudslides that closed a section of the road.
Orphaned grizzly released back into the wild as part of B.C. pilot rehab project
VANCOUVER – An orphaned grizzly cub named Littlefoot has been released back into the wild in southeastern British Columbia, part of a pilot project aimed at saving bears who have come out on the losing end of interactions with humans.
US OFFICIALS: Video shows American’s beheading
WASHINGTON (AP) — A grisly video released Tuesday shows Islamic State militants beheading American journalist James Foley, U.S. officials said, in what the extremists called retribution for recent U.S. airstrikes in Iraq. The militants threatened to kill another captive they also identified as an American journalist.
Canadian shot putter Dylan Armstrong to receive Olympic bronze from 2008 Games
TORONTO – Canadian shot putter Dylan Armstrong has patiently waited for all the hurdles to be cleared so that he can finally call himself an Olympic medallist.
Buyer beware when it comes to themed races
A couple of years ago, I joined my daughter at the Colour Run, a popular 5K that sprays powdered paint on participants until their clothes, hair and skin sport a rainbow of colour. Intrigued by the burgeoning market of themed runs and by photos I’d seen on Facebook and Instagram, I gave it a try.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Vernon and West Kelowna
UPDATE: Environment Canada says severe storms have weakened and are moving out of the region. VERNON - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Vernon and West Kelowna. Environment Canada is watching a storm system that is already bringing rain to the city of Vernon. It's expected the thunderstorm could produce penny size hail...
One wildfire evacuation order left in B.C., but flames are still raging
VANCOUVER – Wildfires in British Columbia are choking the air in some regions with smoke and forcing officials to maintain a handful of evacuation alerts, orders and air-quality advisories.
RCMP seek public’s help to find missing woman
VERNON - Police need help finding a woman who left a medical facility in Vernon before her treatment was complete. RCMP haven't released details about the kind of treatment the woman was receiving nor which facility she was attending, however they say she needs to receive medical attention and they are concerned for her safety....
No photos: Many parents opt to keep kids’ identities off social media amid privacy concerns
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Behold the cascade of baby photos, the flood of funny kid anecdotes and the steady stream of school milestones on Facebook.
‘Society should be horrified;’ 15-year-old found dead in Winnipeg river
WINNIPEG – Officers are investigating the slaying of a 15-year-old aboriginal girl from rural Manitoba whose body was found wrapped in a bag and dumped in the Red River after she ran away from her foster home.
Don Pardo, longtime ‘Saturday Night Live’ announcer dies; voice graced TV, radio for decades
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Few would recognize his face, but most would know his voice: that booming baritone that for nearly four decades would introduce the lineups on "Saturday Night Live."
Regional officials lift one wildfire evacuation order in northern B.C.
VANCOUVER – A wildfire evacuation order has been lifted for nearly 20 homes near the northern B.C. community of Houston.
Trucker’s dash-cam captures heroic rescue following fiery car crash in Mississippi
A fiery crash in Biloxi Mississipi was caught on dash-cam by a trucker who responded in a way that many are calling heroic, but we'll let the video speak for itself. Though the video is dated January 28, 2013, the accident actually happened August 11, 2014. %%Embed1%% LINKS: Dash-cam captures truck driver saving two from...
Learning how to make friends critical for lifelong happiness, health
TORONTO – It's an undisputed fact: People with friends live happier, healthier and richer lives.
B.C. man wanted in death of Bacon brothers associates tracked down by police in Mexico
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver-area man wanted by police for allegedly playing a role in the deaths of two associates of the notorious Bacon brothers is behind bars in British Columbia after his arrest in Mexico.
Not all Canadians were equal at First World War recruiting stations
VANCOUVER – Refurbishments are underway on a First World War cenotaph in Vancouver's Stanley Park honouring Japanese-Canadian soldiers — a memorial that stands as both a testament to their patriotism and a reminder of Canada's prejudiced past.
Majority of Canadians over 45 anxious about future health expenses, study finds
Canada’s baby boomers fear their golden years will be anything but rosy.
Dive team recovers missing man’s body following Shuswap Lake boat crash
SICAMOUS – The body of a Calgary man who went missing following a boat crash Saturday night has been pulled from Shuswap Lake near Sicamous by RCMP divers. The 45-foot boat crashed into a big rock in Hungry Cove near Sicamous at around 9:30 p.m. throwing the 51-year-old operator of the vessel into the water....