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7 dead in vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Oregon
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) - Seven people were killed and others hurt in a crash involving multiple vehicles Thursday on Interstate 5 near Albany, Oregon, police said. Oregon State Police said in a statement t...
May 18, 2023
B.C. government announces $11M grant for training single-room occupancy hotel tenants
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government says it's providing $11 million in grant funding to a non-profit in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside aimed at training and empowering tenants of single-room occupancy hote...
May 18, 2023
Toronto shows off its look and hopes for staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO - Standing in the middle of BMO Field, with 2026 World Cup graphics adorning the stadium, Jonathan Osorio could only imagine what having the men's soccer showcase in his backyard might be like...
May 18, 2023
Eby laments B.C.'s 'troubling' overdose numbers, as toxic drugs take 206 more lives
LANGLEY, B.C. - Premier David Eby says the latest overdose death numbers provided by the B.C. Coroners Service are "profoundly troubling" as the province continues to face the challenge of toxic illic...
May 18, 2023
Eby laments B.C.'s 'troubling' overdose numbers, as toxic drugs take 206 more lives
LANGLEY, B.C. - Premier David Eby says the latest overdose death numbers provided by the B.C. Coroners Service are "profoundly troubling" as the province continues to face the challenge of toxic illic...
May 18, 2023
100+ acres including ancient village site returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation
NANAIMO - Following a signing ceremony, 102 acres of land was officially transferred back to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN).This is the follow-up of an agreement made in June of last year between SFN a...
May 18, 2023
Teck Coal named in U.S. legal battle over selenium from its coal mines
A Canadian coal miner is facing legal action in an American court over levels of a contaminant from its mines in U.S. waters. Teck Coal Ltd. is one of three defendants in a request for judicial review...
May 18, 2023
"He's a leader of men:' Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp
OTTAWA - After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL's East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend t...
May 18, 2023
Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not in starting lineup again due to sore knee
TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee. The first baseman was hurt on Tuesday night ...
May 18, 2023
Videos show officers rushing gunman in New Mexico rampage that killed 3 women
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Video recordings released by police Thursday of this week's deadly rampage in New Mexico show someone saying "kill me" on a home's doorbell camera and officers rushing toward the...
May 18, 2023