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B.C. starvation death inquest hears victim's emaciated state, poor living conditions
BURNABY, B.C. - Florence Girard was so small when she died that she "looked like a child" in her casket, her sister told a British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of the woman. Sharon Bursey...
Jan 13, 2025
CPC announces $535,000 in medal bonuses for Canada's Paris Paralympians
OTTAWA - The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Monday that a total of $535,000 was awarded to Canadian athletes for their achievements at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Paris Games marked the f...
Jan 13, 2025
Redblacks re-sign veteran offensive lineman Bladek to one-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek to a one-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Monday. Bladek started 17 games with the Redblacks last season after...
Jan 13, 2025
Quebec measles outbreak grows to 11 cases; officials warn of thousands of exposures
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says thousands of people might have been exposed to measles at a shopping mall north of Montreal earlier this month, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease co...
Jan 13, 2025
Jets goalie Hellebuyck named NHL's first star of the week after reaching 300-win mark
NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHL's first star of the week after reaching the 300-win mark. Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goaltender in NHL history to ...
Jan 13, 2025
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department can publicly release its investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday - the latest rulin...
Jan 13, 2025
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge said Monday that the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference cas...
Jan 13, 2025
Quebec Liberals look to revive party's electoral fortunes as leadership race begins
MONTREAL - The Quebec Liberal leadership race kicked off on Monday with candidates picking up endorsements, as the provincial party tries to broaden its appeal after years in the political wilderness....
Jan 13, 2025
Helicopter team rescues unconscious skier after fall at B.C.'s Mt. Cain
A search and rescue team on Vancouver Island says it rescued a man who suffered a "serious fall" while skiing at Mt. Cain this weekend. Comox Valley Search & Rescue says in a post to social media ...
Jan 13, 2025
Group led by Oilers forward Zach Hyman buys OHL's Brantford Bulldogs
BRANTFORD, Ont. - A group led by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman and his family have purchased the Ontario Hockey League's Brantford Bulldogs. The league announced Monday that its board of governor...
Jan 13, 2025

What Matters

Council grants
Vernon to distribute over $50k in Council Discretionary Grants, $20K to the food bank
15h ago
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