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Put politics aside and act on online harms, mother of sextortion victim tells MPs
OTTAWA - Parents of children who died because of online sexual extortion are urging MPs to act on online harms legislation. The bill and other legislation have been blocked from moving forward for mon...
Dec 5, 2024
On the outside: A look at some of the 4 Nations roster snubs
Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland revealed the countries' full rosters for February's NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament this week. There were slam-dunk choices, surprises and snubs. The Ca...
Dec 5, 2024
Veteran Alouettes offensive lineman Matte retires after 14 seasons in Montreal
MONTREAL - Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Kristian Matte announced his retirement Thursday after playing 14 seasons with the CFL club. The six-foot-four, 296-pound lineman from Longueuil, Que., ...
Dec 5, 2024
The National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after 7.0 earthquake
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) - The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday. At least 5.3 million people in Calif...
Dec 5, 2024
Vernon residents, businesses asked to manage outdoor waste to reduce fire risks ahead of winter
The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services asks the public to ensure their properties are not at risk of fires during the winter months.Before the cold weather sets in, the city and fire depar...
Dec 5, 2024
Hospice looks to make annual fundraiser successful despite postal strike disruptions
The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) is still running it's annual fundraiser, with a focus more on online and in-person donations to support local end-of-life care services."Our annual Journey's ...
Dec 5, 2024
Vancouver changes tune under Swift spell, with Gastown clock to chime 'Shake it Off'
VANCOUVER - Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is changing many things in Vancouver, from the tune of Gastown's iconic clock to traffic patterns as thousands of fans pour into the city ahead of Friday's first s...
Dec 5, 2024
Canada's 4 Nations roster set: 'These players will lay in traffic for their country'
Jon Cooper was always walking into a locker room loaded with talent. Canada's head coach for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off - an event marking the league's return to the international stage - and the coun...
Dec 5, 2024
Five Eyes security agencies send up flare for help on preventing youth radicalization
OTTAWA - Security agencies from Canada and other members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance are calling for a "whole-of-society response" to deal with the radicalization of young people lu...
Dec 5, 2024
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced Thursday that he will name a new prime minister within days. In his addr...
Dec 5, 2024
