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Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding
OTTAWA - The Liberals have released their long-promised Africa strategy, without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade an...
Mar 6, 2025
Federal support rolling out for response and recovery of B.C.'s 2024 wildfire season
The Canadian Government has made funding available for work related to the 2024 wildfires in B.C.The federal government said approximately one million hectares of land was burned in B.C.'s 2024 wildfi...
Mar 6, 2025
Vernon implements load restrictions
The City of Vernon put load restrictions in place Thursday, March 6.As per the traffic bylaw, all roads within the municipal boundary were limited to a legal axle loading of 70 per cent.The city state...
Mar 6, 2025
Devils acquire defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Ducks a day before the NHL trade deadline
The banged up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need just a little more than 24 hours before the NHL trade deadline, as talks pick up around the league and players keep changing plac...
Mar 6, 2025
Canada-wide warrant issued for Kamloops man
Police are seeking the public's assistance locating a wanted man.Kamloops RCMP said a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Nicolas James Dekelver, who was unlawfully at large after allegedly failing to ...
Mar 6, 2025
Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says
A colleague of the Trump administration's choice for ambassador to Canada says he's a frank person who stands up for the U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstr...
Mar 6, 2025
Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11...
Mar 6, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello a student of the game and its history
KELOWNA, B.C. - Many athletes at the Montana's Brier will try to limit the distractions once play begins by turning their phones off, avoiding social media use and minimizing their online activity. No...
Mar 6, 2025
Two suspects in migrant drownings in Akwesasne can be extradited to U.S., judge says
MONTREAL - Two people alleged to have participated in a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River are one step closer to being extradited to the Unite...
Mar 6, 2025
Federal government announces $10M to fund programs to counter antisemitism
OTTAWA - The federal government is putting an additional $10 million into a program aimed at helping community groups counter violent extremism and antisemitism. Official Languages Minister Rachel Ben...
Mar 6, 2025
