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BC teacher let students play games until one broke their scapula
A teacher in the Cowichan Valley will serve a four-day suspension after continuing to allow…
How wildfire in the Shuswap is fanning political flames
VICTORIA – The wildfire that has been rampaging through the Shuswap region of the B.C.…
iN VIDEO: BC Transit taking long way between Kelowna and Penticton as bush roads upgraded
The Route 70 transit service between Kelowna and Penticton will now take more than twice…
‘Cash stuffing’ offers path to savings with fresh take on an old budgeting trick
Savannah Dasilva was searching for a budgeting method she could stick to for years to…
A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brynn Schulte nearly died twice when she was a baby, at one…
Teachers turn to AI to make workload more manageable, chart lesson plans
Jessica Reid has thought about quitting the career she'd dreamed of since childhood hundreds of…
Son stolen at birth hugs Chilean mother for first time in 42 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — "Hola, mamá.” What seems like an unremarkable greeting between mother and son…
Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it’s probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life?…
The grass that’s greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted
VANCOUVER – What's the secret of a lush-looking lawn in Metro Vancouver, where watering is…
Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey
TORONTO – Some Canadians may be overestimating their ability to manage their finances and pay…
Invasive and ubiquitous, English ivy can hurt trees and plants. Removing it isn’t easy
English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed…
Canadian teachers are gaining a following on TikTok by sharing experiences, style
Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their…
Bring some happy vibes home with fall’s ‘dopamine decor’ trend
World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. The biggest…
For travellers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section
DALLAS (AP) — One airline plans to find out if solitude-seeking travellers will pay a…
More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school
TORONTO – When Cheryl Ambrose readies her granddaughter for the first day of second grade,…
Why you can’t get ‘Planet of the Bass,’ the playful ’90s Eurodance parody, out of your head
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The year is 2023, but it might as well be 1997.…
Best used electric vehicles under $25,000: Edmunds
Pricing for new electric vehicles can be daunting for many shoppers. But more and more…
Doctors urge parents to ensure kids vaccines up to date as they head back to school
As parents and caregivers send their kids and teens back to school, doctors say it's…
Infant antibiotics use and disrupted gut microbiome linked to childhood allergies, asthma and eczema
Bacteria in the gut are linked to childhood eczema, asthma, hay fever and allergies to…
It could still be weeks before evacuated West Kelowna residents can return home
There was increased fire activity from the McDougall Creek Wildfire overnight, Aug. 31, in the…
Missing hiker found dead near Oliver
A missing hiker's body was found at the base of McIntyre Bluff near Oliver after…
Suspension not enough for BC cop caught driving drunk: watchdog
A BC police officer got off with a five-day suspension from his employer after he…
Rough roads around Summerland slide could be needed for some time to come
What appears to be a fairly small slide blocking Highway 97 north of Summerland is…
Kamloops man sent to hospital after hit and run
A man in Kamloops has been sent to hospital after a hit and run. On…