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Photo Gallery: Sabayons breathes new life into former Hudson’s Bay property
A new Sabayons department store has been breathing new life into a property that just…
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across…
In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Kerry Sim, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk in 1997, loses parole revocation appeal
The killer of British Columbia teenager Reena Virk has lost an appeal over the cancellation…
What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops
Spend your first full weekend of March at these incredible, local events across Kelowna, Vernon,…
Support local and celebrate spring at this Schubert Centre market
More than forty local vendors will gather in Vernon as the Spring Market returns to…
Italian tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini says she and her family were threatened before a match
ROME (AP) — Italian tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini said she and her family were threatened…
Focus on mental health, public safety at inquest into Tumbler Ridge, B.C., deaths
VICTORIA — An inquest into the deaths of nine people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., will…
In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m.…
Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of…
South Carolina’s Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media Saturday that the school is working…
Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning horse Makybe Diva dies at 26
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — British-born Australian champion race horse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne…
Solomon to meet OpenAI CEO Altman in wake of mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with OpenAI chief executive Sam…
NYC police arrest man after officers were pelted during a snowball fight
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media content creator was arrested Thursday after New York…
Online disinformation fueled panic after the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — When roadblocks, explosions and gunshots broke out after the killing of…
Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
OTTAWA — Métis leaders on Wednesday unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities…
B.C. launches $400M fund to directly invest in private projects
VICTORIA — British Columbia has launched a $400 million fund to directly invest in private-sector…
Ukraine Olympian’s banned skeleton helmet a rallying symbol at Ottawa demonstration
OTTAWA — As the Winter Olympics drew to a close on Sunday in Milan, Ukrainian…
From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals
LONDON (AP) — Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public…
Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Even now, safely in her new home of Estonia, Inna Vnukova…
Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime…
Richmond Randle RB and Dallas South Oak Cliff LB lead Texas 5A all-state football team
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state football team,…
Tumbler Ridge victim’s mom says truck robbed, wounded daughter’s paddle board stolen
VANCOUVER — The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who has been holding vigil at her…