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Government officials work to assure wildfire evacuees

KAMLOOPS — Federal and provincial officials came to Prince George and Kamloops today to get another look at the wildfire situation in the province, and assure evacuees and those on alert that everything possible is being done to ensure everyone remains safe and all resources available are being put into fighting the blazes. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale told a news conference in Kamloops...

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Storm system provides little relief, brings lightning to parched BC back country

KAMLOOPS — While a storm system that moved through the BC Interior starting Wednesday evening provided some rain, there is no time for provincial firefighters to let down their guards. Provincial Fire Information Officer Navi Saini says rainfall amounts were quite varied. "Recent showers in southern sections of the province have helped the fire situation, however not all fires of concern received...

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Sears Canada liquidation sales begin at 54 locations across the country

TORONTO — Shoppers queued up Friday in hopes of finding a deal as Sears Canada Inc. began liquidation sales at 54 locations that will be closed as part of a court-supervised restructuring that began last month. Large red, black and yellow signs that proclaimed "everything must go" and "nothing held back" greeted bargain hunters who began lining up before the doors opened Sears Canada...

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Spicer exits as Trump shakes up his beleaguered press team

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly resigned Friday over President Donald Trump's decision to tap a camera-ready financier to lead the beleaguered White House communications team. The departing spokesman said the president "could benefit from a clean slate" as he seeks to steady operations amid the Russia investigations and ahead of a health care showdown. Spicer, whose...

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