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Klinsmann leads FIFA team analyzing World Cup on the road
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The black SUV packed with soccer fans wearing Lionel Messi shirts pulls up alongside a World Cup -branded vehicle, both inching forward in late-night traffic after leaving Argentina...
Dec 01, 2022
SOUND OFF: Buy local this holiday season
BC BUY LOCAL WEEK runs until December 4th, celebrating the unique contributions that B.C. businesses make to our economy. They are local job creators that employ our friends, family members and neighb...
Dec 01, 2022
Harjo at the helm, first woman to coach Canadian women's alpine ski team
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Karin Harjo isn't just the first woman to be the head coach of a Canadian alpine ski team, she's also the first woman to have that job with any country on the World Cup circuit. H...
Dec 01, 2022
Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T
YELLOWKNIFE - Iceland's ambassador to Canada was in the Northwest Territories capital this week discussing shared priorities with leaders in the territory. Hlynur Gudjonsson met with N.W.T. Premier Ca...
Dec 01, 2022
Alberta deputy premier says sovereignty act not a power grab, eyes changes to bill
EDMONTON - Alberta's deputy premier says the proposed sovereignty act does not grant cabinet unilateral power to rewrite laws behind closed doors, but amendments may be needed to clear that up. Kaycee...
Dec 01, 2022
Icy cold, wind and chance of more snow forecast for parts of B.C.: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - A high pressure system over British Columbia is pushing arctic air and bitter cold to several areas of B.C. along with the potential for snow and wind on Friday. Environment Canada says an...
Dec 01, 2022
Biden says climate law has 'glitches' after Macron criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday acknowledged "glitches" in America's clean energy law that have raised concerns in Europe, but said "there's tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies. Bi...
Dec 01, 2022
Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir to be one of 14 new recipients of Order of British Columbia
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlups Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir will be officially appointed to the Order of British Columbia Thursday (Dec. 1) night.Casimir will be one of 14 British Columbians to receive the order in 20...
Dec 01, 2022
Nexus applicants can shuffle off to Buffalo as Canada, U.S. expand pilot project
WASHINGTON - An experimental bid to rescue the troubled Nexus trusted-traveller program between Canada and the United States has expanded to the Peace Bridge. New York congressman Rep. Brian Higgins s...
Dec 01, 2022
AGCO orders Ontario gaming operators to stop offering UFC bets due to concerns
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship events....
Dec 01, 2022
