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Wolf transfer from B.C. to Colorado complete, but state wildlife staff 'threatened'
Colorado wildlife officials say the capture of 15 grey wolves in British Columbia and their release in the U.S. state is complete, an operation they say led to unspecified threats against staff. The o...
Jan 21, 2025
Mother tells Halifax courtroom her life lost meaning after son was stabbed to death
HALIFAX - The grieving mother of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who was fatally stabbed last year delivered a heart-wrenching victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing today for two teens who hav...
Jan 21, 2025
By the numbers on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff claims for Canada and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs starting Feb. 1 on Canada and Mexico because he says both countries are allowing a "vast number" of people and fentanyl to come into the United State...
Jan 21, 2025
Minor injuries reported in crash on Alexis Park Drive
One person suffered minor injuries in a collision on Alexis Park Drive Tuesday morning.Vernon Fire Rescue Services and RCMP responded to the 3900-block of Alexis Park Drive around 8:30 a.m., Jan. 21, ...
Jan 21, 2025
Old Tim Hortons in Vernon demolished
The dilapidated Tim Hortons in Vernon has been torn down.The restaurant on Highway 97/32nd Street was being torn down Tuesday, Jan. 21, and the rubble trucked off the site of the Tim Hortons that clos...
Jan 21, 2025
U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict
OTTAWA - Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC its moves to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States. They say the...
Jan 21, 2025
Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders
OTTAWA - A prominent trans activist says she'll be avoiding travel to the U.S. following President Donald Trump's executive order limiting gender expression to male or female, and wants Canada to upda...
Jan 21, 2025
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on Northern Gateway pipeline after Trump
VANCOUVER - The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project linking Alberta to the Pacific Ocean. Grand Chief Stew...
Jan 21, 2025
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on Northern Gateway pipeline after Trump
VANCOUVER - The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project linking Alberta to the Pacific Ocean. Grand Chief Stew...
Jan 21, 2025
Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career
Newly signed to Ottawa Rapid FC, former Swedish youth international Mollie Eriksson is looking to help build the Northern Super League from the ground up. And with a degree in neuroscience behind her,...
Jan 21, 2025
