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Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna, B.C., shopping area
KELOWNA, B.C. - Traffic is back to normal through central Kelowna, B.C., after RCMP detonated an explosive device found near a busy route in the Okanagan city. A stretch of Highway 97N, also known as ...
Feb 28, 2023
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor
VANCOUVER - When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite part is seeing all the friends he's made from different schools in Surrey, B.C. His mom, Raj Kaur, is thri...
Feb 28, 2023
Feds to require biggest suppliers to disclose emissions, set carbon footprint targets
OTTAWA - Major suppliers to the federal government will have to start disclosing their carbon footprint to keep doing business with Ottawa. But Treasury Board President Mona Fortier did not answer a q...
Feb 28, 2023
HUNTER: On public inquiries, stop editorializing for dramatic effect and start educating
I WANT TO PREFACE THIS WEEK'S TOPIC by stating I unequivocally support public discourse and the ability of the public to engage in discussion with elected officials.What I don't support, is the fear-m...
Feb 28, 2023
UN report: Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran
VIENNA (AP) - Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran's underground Fordo nuclear site, a report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press s...
Feb 28, 2023
Edmonton Oilers trade forward Jesse Puljujarvi to Carolina Hurricanes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have dealt embattled right-winger Jesse Puljujarvi to the Carolina Hurricanes. The trade, announced Tuesday, will see the Hurricanes send the Oilers Finnish forward pros...
Feb 28, 2023
CONCACAF unveils 2026 World Cup qualifying format with co-host Canada on sidelines
Qualifying in the CONCACAF region for the 2026 World Cup will kick off in March 2024 with co-hosts Canada, the U.S. and Mexico watching from the sidelines. FIFA confirmed earlier this month that the t...
Feb 28, 2023
NFL draft guru Daniel Jeremiah sees Matthew Bergeron as top Canadian prospect
Daniel Jeremiah doesn't think Canadian tackle Matthew Bergeron will have to wait long to hear his name called at this year's NFL draft. The towering six-foot-five, 323-pound Victoriaville, Que., nativ...
Feb 28, 2023
Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say they have arrested the suspect they were searching for when an innocent man was shot with rubber bullets in a case of mistaken identity. A statement from Vancouver ...
Feb 28, 2023
Tyrell Sutton returns to Montreal Alouettes as running backs coach
MONTREAL - Tyrell Sutton is back with the Montreal Alouettes. Sutton was named Montreal's running back coach Tuesday as part of head coach Jason Maas' staff. He was a running back with the CFL team fr...
Feb 28, 2023
