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B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights
VICTORIA - British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres, saying the arrangement doesn't align with its ...
Jul 21, 2022

Grizzly bear sighted near Armstrong
A grizzly bear was spotted roaming through a property near Armstrong.The Armstrong Spallumcheen Trails Society shared a video taken by Caitlin MacDonald on July 4 on social media.The Society stated th...
Jul 21, 2022

Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne to take part in MLS all-star skills challenge
Newly arrived Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne will take part in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, part of the festivities surrounding the Aug. 10 game between the MLS and Liga MX all-stars at Minne...
Jul 21, 2022

Hot weather leads to sweat, delays for Canadian travellers in Europe
Trevor Norris is used to hot summer weather, being from the Prairies. But his trip to England this week - one of many European countries facing record temperatures - has left him battling train delays...
Jul 21, 2022

Residents displaced by house fire
A home was damaged by an overnight fire in West Kelowna.West Kelowna Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1500 block of Klein Road around 12:30 a.m."On arrival, crews found advanced fire conditions locat...
Jul 21, 2022

Saskatchewan Roughriders push back game versus Toronto to Sunday
TORONTO - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Argonauts will complete their back-to-back series a day later than originally planned. The Riders announced Thursday the return engagement will be pl...
Jul 21, 2022

Elks' Lawler looks to halt former team Blue Bombers' perfect start to season
EDMONTON - All eyes will be on wide receiver Kenny Lawler when the Elks host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. Lawler is still shining from last week's standout performance as Edmo...
Jul 21, 2022

B.C. announces consumer protection policy for homebuyers in competitive market
VICTORIA - British Columbia has announced a mandatory three-day period to allow homebuyers time to arrange an inspection and take other important steps like securing financing in a high-pressure real ...
Jul 21, 2022

Canada's high court upholds first-degree conviction against B.C. killer
OTTAWA - Canada's highest court has unanimously upheld the first-degree murder conviction of a man found guilty of a January 2015 slaying near Prince George, B.C. The Supreme Court of Canada decision ...
Jul 21, 2022

Senior officer faces military charges after probe of relationship allegations
OTTAWA - The military police have charged a senior officer in the Canadian Armed Forces after an investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The office of Canad...
Jul 21, 2022

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