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BC United leader looks to rally support in Vernon
The leader of B.C.'s opposition will be in Vernon today (Nov. 14) at events aimed at promoting his party's new local candidate.Kevin Falcon will be meeting with Vernon-Lumby candidate Kevin Acton who ...
Nov 14, 2023
Italy faces showdown with Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying. Albania and Slovenia well set to advance
GENEVA (AP) - The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surpr...
Nov 14, 2023
Teck Resources agrees to sell steelmaking coal business
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal business in a series of deals that value the operations at US$9 billion that will see Swiss commodities giant Glencore acquire a...
Nov 14, 2023
In the news today: More Canadians hoping to leave Gaza as peace activist mourned
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Dozens of Canadians remain in Gaza Strip Scores of Canadians are still hoping t...
Nov 14, 2023
Northwest Territories to hold election today delayed by wildfire
YELLOWKNIFE - Residents of the Northwest Territories are heading to the polls today, more than a month after the election was originally set to be held. The election had been scheduled for Oct. 3, but...
Nov 14, 2023
Dozens of Canadians hoping to leave Gaza Strip
OTTAWA - Scores of Canadians are still hoping to leave the Gaza Strip, as Canadians and Israelis mourn the loss of peace activist Vivian Silver in last month's attack by Hamas militants. Global Affair...
Nov 14, 2023
As fighting empties north Gaza, humanitarian crisis worsens in south
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Another 200,000 people have fled northern Gaza since Nov. 5, the U.N. humanitarian office said Tuesday, as Israeli ground forces battle Palestinian militants around ho...
Nov 13, 2023
Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would save health-care costs: study
VANCOUVER - Loss. That's the word that comes to mind when Linda Riches thinks of the debilitating depression that robbed her of the ability to fully care for her son, advance in her career and pursue ...
Nov 13, 2023
Knoblauch steers Edmonton Oilers to NHL coaching debut win over slumping Islanders
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers got a lift from their recent coaching change, emerging with a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday. Connor Mc...
Nov 13, 2023
Pascal Siakam scores season-high 39 as Raptors rally to 111-107 win over Wizards
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 39 points as the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit in a 111-107 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday. Siakam also had 11 rebounds and se...
Nov 13, 2023

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