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Pennsylvania man bitten on the head by bear during attack in his garage
A Pennsylvania man says he's paying a lot more attention to his surroundings after a…
Extreme weather risk changing Canada’s insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will…
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President…
Teenage girl dies after jet ski accident on Skaha Lake
A 14-year-old girl is dead after a jet ski crash on Skaha Lake near Penticton.…
Independent Investigations Office probe Vancouver Police shooting that left man dead
Vancouver Police say an 18-year-old man is dead after being shot by police in an…
TRENDING NOW: Toddler swaps places with infant to cuddle with mommy
A young boy wanted to cuddle with mom, but she was already cozied up with…
BC boater loses BBQ, blames whale watching boat’s wake, then sues
A BC whale-watching boat is on the hook for $600 after it caused a large…
‘Something’s changed’: Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say
Earlier this summer, two Canadians walked into a party in rural Germany. "Canadians?" joked the…
Eagles reserve lineman Sills acquitted of rape, kidnapping charges
Josh Sills, a reserve offensive lineman for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, has been acquitted…
A bunch of people consumed too much cocaine, LSD and alcohol in Nanaimo last week
July 26 was a busy day for police officers in Nanaimo. There were 117 calls…
TRENDING NOW: Just two dogs chasing each other
Dogs do what they do, they don't care where. Let them into the rug store,…
Simone Biles dazzles in her return from a 2-year layoff to dominate the US Classic
Simone Biles spent two years trying to distance herself from those strange days in Tokyo…
Smoky skies in the forecast for Kamloops and Okanagan
Kamloops and the Okanagan have been included in the latest smoky skies bulletin. Most regions…
Delayed passengers growl after a bear escapes from crate in cargo hold of an Iraqi plane in Dubai
Iraq's prime minister has ordered an investigation into how a bear escaped from its crate…
An 87-year-old Maine woman fought off an intruder, then fed him after he told her he was ‘awfully hungry’
An 87-year-old Maine woman ably fought off a teenage attacker, then fed him because he…
California authorities capture suspects in break-ins at Lake Tahoe homes: a mama bear and three cubs
California authorities have captured four suspects in multiple break-ins at homes around South Lake Tahoe:…
‘Covert op’ catches BC restaurant selling beer to-go without food
Another BC restaurant has been caught in a sting operation selling beer to-go without a…
TRENDING NOW: Hopscotch on the way to work
Using public transit as part of the daily commute was made a little less monotonous…
Warning labels on individual cigarettes aim to deter kids, convert parents
A fresh set of Health Canada regulations that will require warning labels on individual cigarettes…
Broker fined $50K for using fake documents with mortgage applications
A former BC mortgage broker has been fined $50,000 for submitting fake documents with mortgage…
B.C.’s low-income renters thought they’d get free AC units, but some face hurdles
Summer isn't fun for Surrey, B.C., renter Inderjit Singh Ghuman. It means restless nights with…
BC couple ordered to pay $15K for having BBQ on patio
A BC couple embroiled in a 15-year legal battle with their strata has been ordered…
Pregnant woman’s arrest in carjacking case spurs call to end Detroit police facial recognition
A Detroit woman is suing the city and a police officer, saying she was falsely…
President Biden hosts Astros, says he can relate to Dusty Baker, oldest manager to win World Series
At 73, Dusty Baker became the oldest manager ever to win the World Series when…