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Invasive hornet found on Vancouver Island for the first time: B.C. government
VICTORIA - An insect that is listed as an invasive species in British Columbia has been found in the Nanaimo area, which the provincial government says is the first time Asian giant hornets&...
Sep 11, 2019
In new book, Times reporters detail Weinstein investigation
NEW YORK - A new book by The New York Times reporters who uncovered sexual misconduct accusations against Harvey Weinstein reveals the identities of some of the whistleblowers who aided their investig...
Sep 11, 2019
Salvation Army running out of items
The Salvation Army's House of Hope is reaching out to the community for help with its parents and tots program.The shelves are empty of staple items offered to parents who access Salvation Army servic...
Sep 11, 2019
Trump says peace talks with Taliban are now 'dead'
WASHINGTON - U.S. peace talks with the Taliban are now "dead," President Donald Trump declared Monday, two days after he abruptly cancelled a secret meeting he had arranged with Taliban and Afghan lea...
Sep 11, 2019
Downtown businesses cannot prevent IPE parking, Armstrong mayor says
Armstrong's IPE was hailed as a big success this year but parking, as always, was an issue.Some businesses went so far as to make up signs to deter people from leaving vehicles out in front of their p...
Sep 11, 2019
Crown says former hostage Joshua Boyle is lying about wife's supposed failings
OTTAWA - Former overseas hostage Joshua Boyle is lying about his wife Caitlan Coleman's being a neglectful, unfit mother, a Crown attorney said Monday. Prosecutor Jason Neubauer said Boyle, who i...
Sep 11, 2019
Political parties face fatigue as Manitoba moves from one campaign to the next
WINNIPEG - Politicians and supporters in Manitoba had less than 24 hours to take in the results of a provincial election before diving into the federal one. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday&...
Sep 11, 2019
Pipeline construction hampered by hearings, permits, court action: report
VANCOUVER - A report from environmental group Stand.earth says it expects construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to be delayed by detailed route hearings, outstanding provincial permits...
Sep 11, 2019
Pipeline construction hampered by hearings, permits, court action: report
VANCOUVER - A report from environmental group Stand.earth says it expects construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to be delayed by detailed route hearings, outstanding provincial permits...
Sep 11, 2019
First witness at Quebec man's double murder trial describes screams, struggle
ST-JEROME, Que. - The jury at the trial of a Quebec man facing two counts of first-degree murder heard testimony Monday from a neighbour who heard horrifying screams and saw a struggle on the day...
Sep 11, 2019

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