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Bailey says Ottawa must support B.C. forestry as it supports Ontario’s car industry
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister said she thinks the newly announced federal budget aligns…
AP Race Call: Democrat Ghazala Hashmi elected Virginia lieutenant governor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor’s race in Virginia on Tuesday,…
Doogan scores 28 points as No. 24 Richmond rolls past Mount St. Mary’s 83-49 in opener
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Maggie Doogan, the reigning Atlantic-10 player of the year, had 28…
South Okanagan astronomer gets close-up photo of rare comet
"I was able to capture the head of it, it’s such a dynamic and photogenic comet.”
Travel agents hope for return of ‘glory times’ as China resumes group tours to Canada
VANCOUVER — Travel agents are celebrating Beijing’s decision to resume group tourism to Canada after…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A new study says sea otters in British Columbia have been found to…
Who’s behind the giant digits in larch trees on a Shuswap mountain?
“This is a really cool thing to see, I’ve never seen anything like it before."
Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national…
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham…
Abduction of Kamloops teens nets offender 5 years in prison, lifetime sex offender status
"She got a taste of happiness, freedom and someone who cared, just to get it all taken away. I can see her being hurt by this and blaming herself for me being incarcerated," he said of one of the victims.
iN PHOTOS: Drivers having bad days in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Never a dull moment for drivers on roads and highways in the BC Interior.
Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by…
TRENDING NOW: Cat steals dog’s ball
And the poor dog is never getting it back.
Water tests continue after derailment, fuel spill in Kamloops Lake
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"We had a few days of water which they think dislodged a rock, which caused the derailment."
Kamloops RCMP warn public to check Halloween candy
“We are urging those that have candy collected from Halloween night, to check and re-check the candy."
Vancouver Canucks terminating winger Vitali Kravtsov’s contract
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have parted ways with Vitali Kravtsov. General manager Patrik Allvin…
B.C. cabinet ministers, First Nation leaders gather amid tensions over Cowichan case
VANCOUVER — Two days of meetings in British Columbia between provincial officials and First Nations…
MLS boss Garber says Vancouver Whitecaps can’t grow without a better stadium deal
VANCOUVER — The head of Major League Soccer has long believed Vancouver has what it…
Police say nothing suspicious after man dies at B.C. ostrich farm protest camp
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — RCMP say a man has died at a British Columbia…
NHL veteran Milan Lucic joins Blues’ AHL affiliate on professional tryout
ST LOUIS — Veteran forward Milan Lucic has joined the St. Louis Blues’ AHL affiliate,…
Brought closer by playoff fever, Blue Jays fans find ways to move on
When the Blue Jays’ season ended in heartbreak on Saturday, Khela Maquiling was surprised to…
Prescription painkillers shortage in Canada expected to continue into new year
TORONTO — Pharmacists say a shortage of medications that contain oxycodone is expected to continue…
No. 24 Richmond hosts Mount St. Mary’s to start season
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Richmond Spiders Richmond, Virginia; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
NHL roundup: Nylander leads Maple Leafs’ rally to 4-3 win over Penguins
TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the third period,…