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New Zealand mountaineer is fourth person to die in B.C. heli-ski crash
A New Zealand mountaineering expert injured in the heli-skiing crash north of Terrace, B.C., last week has died, bringing the death toll to four. The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association says In a ...
Jan 29, 2024
More heavy rain swamps B.C.'s South Coast with arrival of latest atmospheric river
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. The weather agency says another 100...
Jan 29, 2024
More heavy rain swamps B.C.'s South Coast with arrival of latest atmospheric river
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. The weather agency says another 100...
Jan 29, 2024
Preliminary probe suggests drone that killed troops in Jordan was confused with a returning US drone
WASHINGTON (AP) - A drone attack that killed three American troops and wounded dozens of others in Jordan may have been confused with an American drone returning to the U.S. installation, according to...
Jan 29, 2024
Coroner's inquest into mass stabbing in Saskatchewan begins final week
MELFORT, Sask. - A coroner's inquest into a mass stabbing on a Saskatchewan First Nation is expected to hear today from elders and the Parole Board of Canada. Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and woun...
Jan 29, 2024
Tennis Canada reports growth in youth participation in new survey
TORONTO - A new study commissioned by Tennis Canada shows that the sport has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels of participation. According to the survey, nearly five million Canadians played tennis i...
Jan 29, 2024
Skater Valieva disqualified in Olympic doping case. Russians to lose team gold to US
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was disqualified from the 2022 Olympics on Monday, almost two years after her doping case caused turmoil at the Beijing Games. The ver...
Jan 29, 2024
'Do everything with love:' Nanaimo long-term care provider honoured with provincial award
NANAIMO - A local woman is being honoured for her exceptional work in the field of long-term healthcare.Leanna Maltesen, the activities coordinator at Woodgrove Manor on Metral Dr., has been named the...
Jan 29, 2024
Kate, princess of Wales, is discharged from London hospital after abdominal surgery
LONDON (AP) - Kate, the princess of Wales, has returned home to Windsor after being hospitalized for abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said Monday. The princess of Wales' office at Kensington Palac...
Jan 29, 2024
In the news today: MPs return to parliament and election interference inquiry begins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... House of Commons back after holiday break The Liberals intend to move quickly t...
Jan 29, 2024