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At annual legislative conference, Black lawmakers confront Trump-era cuts and civil rights setbacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its annual legislative conference this week,…
Police cleared in fatal 2024 shooting of woman in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal…
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned…
Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson’s archives going up for auction for the first time
Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson’s extensive career will go up for auction…
Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Australian scientists tested the strength of bite-resistant wetsuits by allowing sharks…
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver…
Laila Lockhart Kraner carries ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ positivity to DreamWorks’ live-action hybrid film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Laila Lockhart Kraner first slipped on the headband and cat…
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to ‘Collegiate’ dictionary
NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare…
A centuries-old map is returned to Mexico after it was recovered in Santa Fe
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A map drafted centuries ago as Spanish settlers solidified their presence…
Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea
NEW YORK (AP) — An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on…
Australia’s iconic beach boxes lack the comforts of home but can cost more than a house
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The iconic, brightly painted coastal sheds in and around Melbourne, Australia,…
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
NEW YORK (AP) — Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can…
Rome’s airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services
FIUMICINO, Italy (AP) — Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved…
Judge delays verdict on Kamloops mayor’s defamation claim
Lawyers will have to wait for a decision after finally getting into a courtroom for the long-awaited hearing this week.
Municipal politicians may face suspensions as province floats new conduct rules
"There needs to be a template that deals with dysfunction. If that means you need a third-party investigator or integrity commissioner, that's fine, but it needs to have some teeth."
iN PHOTOS: September silhouettes captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
The best time for capturing silhouettes is at sunrise and sunset.
Stay of ostrich cull in southeast B.C. an ongoing potential health risk, CFIA says
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the “ongoing delay” in carrying out the cull of…
BC ‘sugar daddy’ to pay $4,000 a month to ex-wife 54 years his junior
She had wanted $12,000 a month.
Contemporary artist Brian Jungen receives $100,000 Audain Prize for the Visual Arts
Contemporary artist Brian Jungen has won the $100,000 Audain Prize for the Visual Arts. The…
Moldova bars 2 pro-Russian parties from tense parliamentary election
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s electoral commission on Friday barred two pro-Russian parties from participating…
England winning streak faces ultimate test from Canada in Women’s Rugby World Cup final
LONDON (AP) — England win so routinely that one third of its Women’s Rugby World…
Okanagan MP pushes for alternate route to Highway 97
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“Many are forced onto dangerous, poorly marked forest roads like FSR 201."
THOMPSON: Censorship, capitulation nothing new in American entertainment industry
"U.S. citizens should bone-up on history…see truth and lies…for what they are."
GM Bobby Webster preaches patience ahead of Toronto Raptors season
TORONTO — Like most Toronto Raptors fans, Bobby Webster is waiting to see how the…