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A B.C. miners await rescue, here's how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, where three miners are trapped underground. Here is a look at some pre...
Jul 24, 2025

A B.C. miners await rescue, here's how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, where three miners are trapped underground. Here is a look at some pre...
Jul 24, 2025

New plan aims to improve accessibility throughout the North Okanagan
Efforts are being made to break down barriers and make the North Okanagan more inclusive and accessible.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors has endorsed the region's firs...
Jul 24, 2025

Rapper GloRilla is arrested on drug charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after "a significant amount of marijuana" was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose r...
Jul 24, 2025

Three dead after 'Neighbourhood dispute' in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE - Part of a quiet neighbourhood in Maple Ridge, B.C., is blocked off by police tape as RCMP investigate what they say was a dispute between neighbours that culminated in a murder-suicide. ...
Jul 24, 2025

Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
REGINA - After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody Fajardo will have a homecoming of sorts against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday in Regina. Fajardo, ...
Jul 24, 2025

French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Macron said in a post on X...
Jul 24, 2025

Pogačar withstands Vingegaard's attacks to keep yellow jersey after Tour's monster mountain stage
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) - Ben O'Connor won Thursday's monster Alpine stage to the ski resort of Courchevel as three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogaar responded to attacks from archrival Jonas ...
Jul 24, 2025

UPDATE: Gas line struck, leading to Aberdeen Road closure
Update 5:15 p.m.The road closure in Coldstream Thursday was issued after a gas line in the area was struck.The District of Coldstream said it closed Aberdeen Road from Venables Drive to Middleton Driv...
Jul 24, 2025

Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before end of the year
HALIFAX - The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this fall. The navy says eight of its 12 Kingston-class vessels will be removed from service following "paying off" ceremon...
Jul 24, 2025

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