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B.C. property assessments higher, but market has changed: assessor
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's property assessment agency is warning homeowners that figures released next month estimating the value of their home will likely be higher than the current market price....
Dec 05, 2022
Trudeau listening to 'concerns' assault-style gun definition covers hunting rifles
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is listening to concerns that some of the firearms his government is looking to ban are in fact used more for hunting. The remarks at a press conference ...
Dec 05, 2022
Canada 'watching closely' as U.S. pressed to fix Inflation Reduction Act 'glitches'
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "watching closely" as Europe presses for changes to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. President Joe Biden last week acknowledged "glitches" in...
Dec 05, 2022
Nanaimo police looking to identify man accused of Port Place assault
NANAIMO - Police in Nanaimo are seeking help identifying a suspect in a July case of suspected assault.According to RCMP, the incident occurred on July 23, around 6 p.m., inside Thrifty Foods at Port ...
Dec 05, 2022
Canada's Ismael Kone leaves Montreal for England's Watford in wake of World Cup
Midfielder Ismael Kone is leaving CF Montreal for England's Watford, becoming the second member of Canada's World Cup squad to switch teams since leaving Qatar. Watford, which plays in England's secon...
Dec 05, 2022
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday changed its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money...
Dec 05, 2022
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday changed its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money...
Dec 05, 2022
McDavid, Cozens, Robertson named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Buffalo Sabres centre Dylan Cozens and Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. McDavid led the leag...
Dec 05, 2022
Croatia beats Japan in penalty shootout at World Cup
AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) - Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team's 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout at the World Cup on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals...
Dec 05, 2022
Phone & internet service returns to Gabriola Island after nearly a week of disruptions, power issues persist
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Life is beginning to return to normal for roughly 4,000 people after nearly a week without basic communications services on Gabriola Island.Crews from TELUS successfully re-establish...
Dec 05, 2022