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B.C. campaign trail sees party leaders head to the Okanagan
The leaders of both British Columbia's provincial Conservatives and New Democrats are in the Okanagan campaigning today. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is in Kelowna while NDP Leader David Eby i...
Oct 05, 2024
B.C. campaign trail sees party leaders head to the Okanagan
The leaders of both British Columbia's provincial Conservatives and New Democrats are in the Okanagan campaigning today. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is in Kelowna while NDP Leader David Eby i...
Oct 05, 2024
'Install, test, replace:' smoke alarm safety top of mind for Nanaimo firefighters
NANAIMO - Local firefighters are hoping public education will help reduce their workload and improve safety in the home.Fire Prevention Week is being recognized Sunday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 with the...
Oct 05, 2024
'Oct. 7 changed us': Palestinian Canadians with family in Gaza mark a year of war
Fedaa Nassar says any time she has heard the phone ring in the last year, she becomes overwhelmed with anxiety. "I hate phone calls now," says the 34-year-old lab technician at an Ottawa-area hospital...
Oct 05, 2024
Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules
Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies. Mac...
Oct 05, 2024
Clippers lose hard fought battle 3-2 to Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers battled back and fought to the final whistle in a difficult 3-2 loss to the Grizzlies.After a strong Nanaimo start, and a disallowed goal 20 seconds into the game, Victoria earn...
Oct 04, 2024
B.C. Lions snuff out Calgary Stampeders playoff hopes with 32-15 win
VANCOUVER - The Calgary Stampeders saw their faint playoff dreams extinguished Friday in a 32-15 loss to the B.C. Lions. B.C.'s defence provided an offensive jolt, with Mathieu Betts and T.J. Lee each...
Oct 04, 2024
Leslie strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic but isn't threatening land
MIAMI (AP) - Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located Saturday about 725 miles (1,170 kilometers) west-southwe...
Oct 04, 2024
Bains makes case to be full-time Canucks player in Vancouver's 4-1 pre-season win
VANCOUVER - Forward Arshdeep Bains made a pitch to be on the Canucks' opening night roster, scoring on the power play and adding an assist as Vancouver defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in the final NH...
Oct 04, 2024
Leslie strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic but isn't threatening land
MIAMI (AP) - Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located Saturday about 725 miles (1,170 kilometers) west-southwe...
Oct 04, 2024