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US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. Congress was not...
Aug 13, 2024
Kevin Falcon says BC United will implement largest tax cut in B.C. history if elected
VICTORIA - The leader of British Columbia's Opposition says he would introduce the largest provincial income tax cut in provincial history if his party is elected to form government this fall. Kevin F...
Aug 13, 2024
Roadrunners two day ball hockey tournament continues to grow
NANAIMO - The Harbour City's biggest annual ball hockey tournament wrapped at the Harewood Covered Box.The Roadrunners Summer Classic had 20 teams spread across four different divisions, held Saturday...
Aug 13, 2024
B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. - A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and On...
Aug 13, 2024
B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP
BURNABY, B.C. - A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and On...
Aug 13, 2024
Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for 'massive' telemarketing scheme
MONTREAL - A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars. Ari Tietolman wa...
Aug 13, 2024
Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report
OTTAWA - A recently released international report says Canada's temporary foreign worker program is a "breeding ground" for contemporary slavery. The final report by a United Nations special rapporteu...
Aug 13, 2024
Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone
BANFF, Alta. - The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown. Corrie DiManno says ...
Aug 13, 2024
Elks DL Oakman, Redblacks QB Powell lead CFL's Week 10 honour roll
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Shawn Oakman, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Taylor Powell and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line highlight the CFL's honour roll for Week 10 of the season. ...
Aug 13, 2024
Lightning-caused wildfires expected to persist in B.C.: Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service says hot and dry weather paired with 29 consecutive days of lightning has led to the more than 400 active wildfires burning across the province. Though seasonable temperatures ...
Aug 13, 2024