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Smoking or oxygen machine issue may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The cause of a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that left 10 people dead remains undetermined for now as officials investigate whether smoking and an issue wit...
Jul 22, 2025
Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says
British Columbia Premier David Eby says "most Canadians would be proud" to be considered mean and "nasty" for standing up for their sovereignty and economy in the face of threats from U.S. President D...
Jul 22, 2025
Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance
RICHMOND - The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it back and forth above Vancouver International Airport last week made a brief court appearance by video in Richmond, B.C...
Jul 22, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Okanagan
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the Okanagan, including Vernon and Kelowna.Environment Canada says conditions are prime for the development of a storm Tuesday, July 22, that could prod...
Jul 22, 2025
Lumby murder trial to happen next May
Dates for a Lumby murder trial have been set.The B.C. Prosecution Service told Vernon Matters Vitali Stefanski appeared in Vernon law courts Monday, July 21, during which dates for jury selection and ...
Jul 22, 2025
Riders' Trevor Harris, Ticats Destin Talbert both earn CFL honour roll awards
TORONTO - Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and defensive back Destin Talbert of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were the top players in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday. Harris earned a ...
Jul 22, 2025
Kelowna driver texts his way past police
If you can't spot two BC Highway Patrol officers in full gear, wearing bright vests and holding stop signs on an empty highway, you're probably not paying attention.A 27-year-old Kelowna man is now fa...
Jul 22, 2025
First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
MONTREAL - First Nations in Quebec are suspending consultations with the government on its planned forestry reform because they say the province is not respecting their rights. The Assembly of First N...
Jul 22, 2025
Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach
The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company'...
Jul 22, 2025
Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up
OTTAWA - The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa's envoys on climate and wome...
Jul 22, 2025
