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Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League
Canadian Darren Owen is no stranger to thinking big. In 2011, he and fellow Victoria entrepreneur Jason Heit appeared on "Dragon's Den" to pitch for help to grow their regional mixed martial arts prom...
Jan 22, 2025
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support
The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is apologizing and walking back comments suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project, and now says he doesn't support "resusci...
Jan 22, 2025
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support
The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is apologizing and walking back comments suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project, and now says he doesn't support "resusci...
Jan 22, 2025
Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year
VICTORIA - There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last year, a low not seen since predator statistics were first published online in 2011. The Conservation Offi...
Jan 22, 2025
Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured more dangerous winds a...
Jan 22, 2025
Trudeau to attend events marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will fly to Poland next week for events marking 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Trudeau's office says he'll be travel...
Jan 22, 2025
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be head coach, AP source says
The New York Jets and Aaron Glenn agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the hiring. Glenn, who oversa...
Jan 22, 2025
Koda the 11-year-old Siamese mixed cat is looking for his forever home
NANAIMO - Meet Koda, an 11-year-old Domestic Short-hair/Siamese mixed cat looking for a place to spend his golden years.Koda is still adjusting to life at the shelter and can be a bit closed off and s...
Jan 22, 2025
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says he won't run in next election
OTTAWA - Another member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's front bench has decided to step away from federal politics at the next election. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says his name ...
Jan 22, 2025
At least 2 students have been shot and wounded at a Nashville high school, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - At least two students were wounded by gunfire at a Nashville high school Wednesday but the situation has been contained, police said. Metro Nashville Police spokesperson April ...
Jan 22, 2025