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Knox Mountain arson suspect wore camouflage, armed with slingshot: Kelowna RCMP
The suspect used a slingshot to target construction workers and surveillance equipment at the base of Knox Mountain.
Police won’t comment after former NHLer Kesler charged with criminal sexual conduct
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Police in Michigan are not commenting on the case involving former NHL…
Trump’s tariffs to face legal test before U.S. Supreme Court next week
WASHINGTON — Victor Owen Schwartz started a business importing wine and spirits to the United…
Man, 48, charged with arson and assault after brush fire in Kelowna, B.C.
KELOWNA — Police in Kelowna, B.C., say a 48-year-old man has been charged with arson…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to take over the streets this Halloween
TORONTO — Earlier this year, eight-year-old Betsy Schruder had a tough decision to make: Glinda,…
iN NUMBERS: How British Columbians feel about UNDRIP
Most British Columbians think there should be a referendum on how the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will impact laws in the province.
Rangers captain J.T. Miller prepared for ’emotional’ return to Vancouver
VANCOUVER — J.T. Miller has spent ample time over his NHL career learning how to…
Halifax youth facing child porn charges related to activity in online extremist group
HALIFAX — Halifax police say a youth is facing several child pornography charges for allegedly…
Blue Jays fans groggy but still optimistic after marathon 18-inning World Series game
Bleary-eyed Toronto Blue Jays fans lost sleep after Game 3 of the World Series extended…
Arts sector growing faster than Canada’s economy overall: Canadian Chamber of Commerce
TORONTO — A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says every dollar the…
B.C.’s $3.5-billion tobacco settlement recorded incorrectly, says auditor general
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s auditor general says the province’s multi-billion-dollar settlement with tobacco companies should…
Woman arrested in death of abandoned newborn had spent morning at homeless shelter
MONTREAL — A woman arrested in the death of a newborn found alone at a…
Canada Post union asks Ottawa to butt out as talks set to resume
OTTAWA — The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers on rotating strike wants the…
Blue Jays, Dodgers’ Game 3 World Series classic by the numbers
The Toronto Blue Jays fell just short on Monday night, losing 6-5 in 18 innings…
Hurricane Melissa expected to have indirect impact on Eastern Canada later this week
HALIFAX — Hurricane Melissa is forecast to stay far offshore as it accelerates northward later…
For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation:…
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
The Alberta government on Monday invoked the notwithstanding clause in legislation ordering 51,000 striking teachers…
A timeline of boat strikes and entanglements involving humpbacks in B.C. waters
There’s been a surge in boat strikes and entanglements involving humpbacks in British Columbia waters,…
40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael J. Fox has been living with “Back to the Future”…
Sadovsky welcomes battle for Canada’s Olympic men’s figure skating spot
Roman Sadovsky is embracing the fight. The reigning national men’s champion didn’t flinch when Keegan…
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes to miss second game with lower-body injury
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is set to miss a second straight game…
Industrial carbon price a focus Carney’s climate strategy consultations: sources
OTTAWA — Environment advocates say the federal government’s consultations ahead of the release of its…
Hurricane Melissa is among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record
Hurricane Melissa is now among the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record. The monster storm…
Doug Ford suggests Drake pursue Don Bosco clothing line after rapper wore letterman jacket
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has some fashion advice for Drake after the rapper…