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RIO DE JANEIRO - At least 57 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups in the Altamira prison in northern Brazil Monday with 16 of the victims being decapita...

VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says British Columbia will play an important role in the upcoming federal race as a province led by a progressive government when so many others have swung to...

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Olivier Rodrigue is fine with the weight of a hockey nation resting on his lean shoulders. In truth, it's a responsibility he's always craved. "I embrace the challenge," said the 19-...

Parking near the Okanagan Rail Trail on West Kal Road in Coldstream will be temporarily closed in early August so that upgrades can be made next to the Okanagan Rail Trail. According to the Regional D...

A public inquiry examining the case of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a serial-killer nurse who preyed on elderly patients in her care, has issued a report aimed at preventing such crimes in the future. H...

MONTREAL - Health officials in Quebec confirmed Monday they are revisiting the place of the grilled cheese sandwich on menus in care facilities following the choking deaths of at least two e...

CHICAGO - A judge told Jussie Smollett's attorneys he's not changing his mind about appointing a special prosecutor in the case against the actor and that he won't let another judge replace him. The l...

There was an early morning fire on Highway 97 south of Vernon this morning.Vernon Fire Rescue was called to a truck fire around 4:30 a.m. near Bailey Road.Fire Rescue said there was no injuries, and t...

TORONTO - Backup forward Terrence Boyd has parted ways with Toronto FC, ending an unproductive stint in Major League Soccer. The 28-year-old American, who spent almost six months in Toronto, took...

Drivers parking on Brooks Lane in Vernon will be out of luck. City staff are installing no parking signs that would prohibit parking on both sides of the street. The issue arose after a public hearing...