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Batherson, Stutzle help Senators scorch Bruins 7-2 for third win in a row
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators extended their winning streak to three games by dominating the…
Fans cheer for the Blue Jays, even in Canada’s northernmost city
Baseball fever has reached the Arctic. In Canada’s northernmost city, fans are packing The Storehouse…
Democrat Abigail Spanberger backs Virginia legislature’s redistricting push
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, said Monday that…
Whale watch firm ‘devastated,’ says its boat could have hit humpback later found dead
A British Columbia whale watching company says it is “devastated” by the discovery of a…
Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island’s strongest recorded storm
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as it…
Trump administration must restore grants for school counselors, judge rules
The Trump administration must release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage…
Former Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Former Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler has been charged with two counts…
‘Not a well‑thought‑out crime:’ Kootenay man convicted of extortion used name, cell number
"To say that this was not a well‑thought‑out crime is an understatement," the judge said.
Kelowna’s only costume rental shop can create your Halloween dream
Costume rental shops can be hard to find in the region since Pandora’s Box in Kamloops and Costume House in Vernon closed down in the past few years.
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“Immunization remains the best protection against severe disease, complications and hospitalization."
Eby says he’ll keep lobbying for slain woman’s family, who wanted more from bail law
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government was not done yet advocating…
Audit finds federal department couldn’t account for 132 Indigenous artworks
OTTAWA — The federal government has lost track of more than 130 Indigenous artworks and…
David Eby says British Columbia’s anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the province plans to push ahead with…
First Nation calls B.C. Premier Eby’s comments ‘deliberately inflammatory’
The Quw’utsun Nation says public comments by British Columbia Premier David Eby and other politicians…
The win over Chicago was just part of Baltimore’s best overall day of the season
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tyler Huntley and the Baltimore Ravens could breathe a little…
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach…
Injury-riddled 49ers fall to Texans as defense struggles and offense sputters
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The long string of injuries that have haunted the San…
Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as redistricting battle spreads
The Republican governor of Indiana said Monday he’s scheduling a special session to redraw congressional…
iN VIDEO: Blazing fireball caught on camera in Kamloops
“This is a meteor commonly referred to as a fireball, an especially large, bright one."
FIFA opens new draw for World Cups, with fans from co-host countries getting an edge
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket window is open again. And this time residents in…
Ford says he won’t apologize for anti-tariff ads that scuttled trade talks with U.S.
OTTAWA — After Ontario’s anti-tariff TV ad blitz scuttled trade talks, Premier Doug Ford vowed…
Specialists across BC voice support for Kamloops OB/GYNs
More than 100 doctors said they won't participate in Interior Health's short-term efforts to replace the outgoing doctors if nothing changes.
B.C. Lions ride six-game win streak into West Division semifinal vs. Stampeders
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions didn’t have the smoothest start to the 2025 CFL season.…
British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by federal authorities at California airport
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was being held Monday by…