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Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Congo's government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18, Angola said Wednesday. A statement from Angolan President Joo Loureno's office said they w...
Mar 12, 2025
Multi-vehicle crash shuts Highway 99 south of Whistler, B.C.
WHISTLER, B.C. - A multi-vehicle crash has shut down the Sea-to-Sky Highway in both directions on the way to Whistler, B.C. RCMP say poor weather is contributing to the road conditions and drivers are...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust
VANCOUVER - Canadian and other researchers have confirmed Saturn as the solar system's undisputed "moon king," after discovering 128 more moons circling the ringed planet. The discovery by a team, inc...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust
VANCOUVER - Canadian and other researchers have confirmed Saturn as the solar system's undisputed "moon king," after discovering 128 more moons circling the ringed planet. The discovery by a team, inc...
Mar 12, 2025
Vernon rolls out new interactive mapping tool to track developments
The City of Vernon has launched a new tool to give the public a chance to learn about future and ongoing developments.The interactive Current Development Mapping Tool allows people to view active deve...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada's short-track speedskaters to treat world championships as Olympic trial run
MONTREAL - Canada's short-track speedskaters are gearing up for the biggest event of their season. And a good showing at this weekend's world championships in Beijing is more meaningful than other yea...
Mar 12, 2025
'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog
SURREY, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver officers in relation to the death of a motorcyclist that occurred shortly after a chase had stopped. The Independent Investigations Office s...
Mar 12, 2025
Vatican says a chest scan confirms improvements in the pope's condition
ROME (AP) - The Vatican says a chest scan has confirmed improvements in Pope Francis' condition in his fourth week in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia. The pope continues to receive high...
Mar 12, 2025
Fire broke out at previously burned motel Wednesday
A motel that was the site of a major fire in 2024 caught fire again Wednesday, March 12.Vernon Fire Rescue's Deputy Chief, Alan Hofsink, said crews responded to reports of smoke at the Blue Stream Mot...
Mar 12, 2025
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Trump administration is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over allegations of repeated sexual abuse and hara...
Mar 12, 2025
