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Bondi says human trafficking across the border with Canada is getting worse
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says human smuggling across the border with Canada is getting worse - a week after Canadian justice officials discussed shared priorities with her during a meeting in W...
Sep 4, 2025
Kiefer Sutherland hopes Canada and U.S. can go back to being friends
MONTREAL - Actor Kiefer Sutherland says the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. is unfortunate, but he hopes the situation can go back to normal soon. He says Canada has long been a very loy...
Sep 4, 2025
Accused in jailhouse killing of serial killer Robert Pickton to plead guilty: Crown
MONTREAL - The man accused of killing convicted serial killer Robert Pickton in a jailhouse attack intends to plead guilty, the Crown says. Martin Charest is charged with first-degree murder in Pickto...
Sep 4, 2025
Ottawa must cancel or significantly reform temporary foreign worker program, says Eby
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby said the temporary foreign worker program should "be cancelled or significantly reformed" because the province can't have an immigration system that takes...
Sep 4, 2025
Sunk boat posing potential hazard on Okanagan Lake: VSAR
Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) are investigating a boat that sank on Okanagan Lake.VSAR said in a social media post that local RCMP requested the team after the overturned vessel was discovered on th...
Sep 4, 2025
Okanagan drought rating rises following dry, hot days
The Okanagan's drought conditions have worsened.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan was at Drought Level 2 Thursday, Sept. 4. That rating, up from Level 1 the week before, indicated condi...
Sep 4, 2025
New middle school planned for Kelowna to add 800 student spaces
Kelowna students will soon have more room to learn with the announcement of a new middle school in the Glenmore neighbourhood.The new school, on Burtch Road, will provide 800 new student spaces as the...
Sep 4, 2025
B.C. to contest lawsuit by U.S.-based tribes over consultation rights in Canada
British Columbia's premier says his government will be fighting a lawsuit by an Aboriginal group based in the United States, saying B.C.'s obligations are to Indigenous people in Canada. David Eby was...
Sep 4, 2025
B.C. to contest lawsuit by U.S.-based tribes over consultation rights in Canada
British Columbia's premier says his government will be fighting a lawsuit by an Aboriginal group based in the United States, saying B.C.'s obligations are to Indigenous people in Canada. David Eby was...
Sep 4, 2025
PGA Teach-A-Thon running at local courses in support of mental health services
People wishing to hone their golf game can do so while also supporting mental health services.The PGA of B.C. Teach-A-Thon is running through September 30. The initiative allows people can learn tips ...
Sep 4, 2025
