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Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in the theft of more than 2 million dimes earlier this year from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins ...
Oct 23, 2023
DeBrincat, Georgiev, Reinhart named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Detroit right-winger Alex DeBrincat, Colorado goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and Florida centre Sam Reinhart have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. DeBrincat, acquired by the Red...
Oct 23, 2023
Proline retail bettors earn huge returns on 12-leg soccer parlays
TORONTO - Two Proline retail bettors earned huge returns from their successful soccer parlays this weekend. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., one bettor earned a $597,354.90 payout fr...
Oct 23, 2023
Chiefs hopeful court will approve landmark child-welfare settlement this week
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs and advocates are hopeful the Federal Court will approve a landmark child-welfare settlement this week. The court is hearing final arguments in Ottawa this week on a prop...
Oct 23, 2023
Politicians condemn protest at Jewish-owned business as police monitor demonstrations
OTTAWA - Toronto police say they are aware of a demonstration that happened this weekend in front of a Jewish-owned business, but no one has filed a report with them. Footage shared on social media sh...
Oct 23, 2023
Captain Christine Sinclair to wrap up Canada career with two December games in B.C.
Canada captain Christine Sinclair will wrap up her international career in December with two games in her backyard. The 10th-ranked Canadian women will face 11th-ranked Australia on Dec. 1 at Starligh...
Oct 23, 2023
Vernon offers tips to manage organic waste
The City of Vernon is passing on some tips to help make the curbside collection of organics carts easier and more efficient for residents.One of the main issues collectors have noticed is the overfill...
Oct 23, 2023
CP NewsAlert: School bus with numerous students rolls over north of Calgary, RCMP say
DIDSBURY, Alta. - RCMP in central Alberta say an officer came across a school bus rollover north of the town of Didsbury, Alta., and there were numerous students inside. Police say the extent of the i...
Oct 23, 2023
B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that is expected to add skilled workers into the labour force more quickly by reducing barriers for internationally trained profes...
Oct 23, 2023
B.C. to remove barriers for internationally trained professionals: premier
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that is expected to add skilled workers into the labour force more quickly by reducing barriers for internationally trained profes...
Oct 23, 2023

What Matters

Possible firearm involved
One person apprehended in connection with suspicious activity in Coldstream
Dec 13, 2025
Fatal Collision, Highway Closed
One person dead in crash near Revelstoke
Dec 13, 2025
Salaries
Vernon Council to discuss lesser pay increases
Dec 12, 2025
Police Watchdog Investigation
Nakusp RCMP member not facing charges relating to fatal crash
Dec 12, 2025
Highway Closures
Highway 1 closed near Golden due to vehicle incident, avalanche control work
Dec 10, 2025