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Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT – With a huge dump of snow expected today, a snowfall warning has been…
Key dates in the case of disgraced CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi
TORONTO – The highly anticipated trial of former broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi gets underway in Toronto…
Flirtatious emails to Ghomeshi after alleged attacks were bait, woman says
TORONTO – A woman who testified going to great lengths to avoid any contact with…
Snowfall warning for southern Interior mountain passes
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Heavy snow is on the way for high elevation highways in the southern…
Musical gaffe: Juno Awards replace nominee after realizing song was ineligible
TORONTO – DJ and producer Kaytranada is fuming after Juno Awards organizers yanked his nomination…
Twin brothers identified as victims of an after hours accident at Calgary bobsled track
CALGARY – Twin brothers have been identified as the two young men who died during…
Ghomeshi trial could chill military efforts to combat sexual misconduct: expert
OTTAWA – A military law expert says fallout from the lurid spectacle of the Jian…
Beyonce’s Super Bowl show bringing both praise and criticism
People are still parsing over each frame from Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime performance, trying to…
Snowfall warning for Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT – The Coquihalla Highway is going to get a dump of snow tonight and…
Big ‘Deadpool’ debut annihilates ‘Fifty Shades’ record, more
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The R-rated "Deadpool" has taken the box office by storm, annihilating…
‘The Revenant’ and DiCaprio are winners at BAFTA film awards
LONDON – The U.K. film industry showered Valentine's Day love on "The Revenant" Sunday, awarding…
Possible Robert Pickton memoir removed from Amazon amid outrage, investigation
VANCOUVER – British Columbia is promising a law to prevent offenders profiting from their crimes…
La Loche high school to welcome students back Friday with added security
LA LOCHE, Sask. – Students are to return Friday to a more-secure high school in…
Disabled veteran dismayed Ottawa continuing court fight over benefits
HALIFAX – A decorated veteran says he is dismayed he has to wage a legal…
Pharmacies best positioned to dispense medical pot, national group says
TORONTO – Pharmacies are best equipped to dispense medical marijuana given their expertise in prescription…
Canadian taxpayers federation blasts MPs for voting to increase office budget
OTTAWA – The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is criticizing the federal government for quietly approving a…
Alberta Law Society accepts resignation of Ezra Levant
CALGARY – The Alberta Law Society has accepted a request from outspoken political commentator Ezra…
More ugly fruit and vegetables coming to Loblaw stores across Canada
TORONTO – Ugly food can mean a pretty profit. At least, that's the bet Loblaw…
Premiers agree carbon pricing to be part of overall climate plan
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's premiers have agreed that carbon pricing will…
Flight attendant sues WestJet after alleged sex assault by pilot during layover
VANCOUVER – A former flight attendant is taking WestJet to court, accusing the airline of…
Animal rights group calls Don Cherry a hero for supporting efforts to save dogs
An animal rights group trying to save 21 alleged fighting dogs that could be euthanized…
Judge rules foster parents may keep caring for Metis toddler on Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER – A Vancouver Island couple who feared a Metis toddler was about to be…
Wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures are expected to be just above seasonal normals much of the weekend…
Climate change could boost toxic algae along Pacific coast: study
A recently published study suggests climate change may encourage longer and more frequent blooms of…