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Stocks open higher on Wall Street a day after broad decline
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Tuesday as investors shake off a rout a day earlier brought on by concerns about the spread of a more contagious variant of COVID-19. The S&P 500 was up 0....
Jul 20, 2021
Additional wildfire evacuation orders issued in B.C. because of wildfires
At least 160 properties have been ordered to evacuate as an aggressive wildfire burns in the south Okanagan. The Osoyoos Indian Band ordered the evacuation of more than 100 properties Monday because o...
Jul 20, 2021
Vandalized Nanaimo pride mural transformed into sombre tribute to Indigenous children
NANAIMO - A destroyed public art piece once showcasing love, support and pride now has a new purpose.After a mural was destroyed by a 'hate-fueled' vandal in the early morning hours of Saturday, July ...
Jul 20, 2021
World shares mixed on worries virus may upend recoveries
TOKYO (AP) - European shares opened higher Tuesday after Asia tracked a retreat on Wall Street as investors grew jittery over the possibility that surging virus cases could stifle the global economic ...
Jul 20, 2021
Tax returns show Caitlyn Jenner's income has fallen sharply
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Caitlyn Jenner's earnings have fallen precipitously in the last several years from a high of $2.5 million in 2016 when she had her own reality TV show to $550,000, tax filings sho...
Jul 19, 2021
Leftist rural teacher declared president-elect in Peru
LIMA, Peru - Rural teacher-turned-political novice Pedro Castillo on Monday became the winner of Peru's presidential election after the country's longest electoral count in 40 years. Castillo, whose s...
Jul 19, 2021
Person hospitalized after serious police dog bite injury on Quadra Island
QUADRA ISLAND - An incident drawing a substantial police response to Quadra Island is being reviewed by the Independent Investigations Office.According to the IIO, police responded to reports of a per...
Jul 19, 2021
Meet Sherman and Peabody, playful bonded brothers
NANAIMO - Sherman and Peabody are two bonded brothers looking for their forever home. These two super playful and affectionate boys love to spend their days racing each other around the room, playing ...
Jul 19, 2021
Regional chair calls for more wildfire resources in British Columbia
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A regional politician in British Columbia's Interior is calling for more support amid a "dire" wildfire situation that he says has filled every available hotel with fleeing...
Jul 19, 2021
Veteran centre Mike Filer announces retirement after eight seasons with Tiger-Cats
Mike Filer is putting himself and his family ahead of the game of football. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats veteran centre retired Monday after playing eight seasons with the CFL club. Filer, 31, re-signed Ma...
Jul 19, 2021