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Track failure led to train derailment in northern B.C.: safety board
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says a track failure contributed to the derailment of a freight train in northern British Columbia in January. No one was hurt when 34 cars carrying wo...
Nov 04, 2020
Passengers can soon apply for numbers aimed at ending no-fly mix-ups: Public Safety
OTTAWA - Public Safety Canada says travellers will be able to apply within two weeks for unique codes intended to prevent no-fly list mismatches. The "Canadian Travel Number" is a key step in revampin...
Nov 04, 2020
Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finishes second in 14th stage of Spanish Vuelta
ORENSE, Spain - Ottawa cyclist Michael Woods finished second in Wednesday's 14th stage of the Spanish Vuelta. Woods narrowly missed his second stage win of the event, finishing just behind Tim We...
Nov 04, 2020
NorthPaws sign second player
KAMLOOPS --- The Kamloops NorthPaws have added Arizonian Ty Siffermann to their inaugural outfield. Siffermann, a sophomore at Grand Canyon University (GCU) from Chandler, Ariz., was a duel-sport recr...
Nov 04, 2020
NDP to put wealth tax for pandemic expenses on Commons agenda: Singh
OTTAWA - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will use an upcoming chance to set the agenda in the House of Commons to push for a new tax on wealthy people and those who made massive profit...
Nov 04, 2020
Zverev denies domestic abuse accusation by ex-girlfriend
PARIS - Alexander Zverev again denied accusations of domestic abuse made by a former girlfriend who said the German tennis player tried to strangle her with a pillow before last year's U.S. Open. Zver...
Nov 04, 2020
Two injured in assault near 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House are looking for your help as they investigate a serious assault.According to an RCMP news release, the assault involved a weapon and took place on Monday ...
Nov 04, 2020
COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths may continue to rise in coming weeks: Tam
MONTREAL - Canada's chief public health officer is warning that severe cases of COVID-19 may rise in the coming days and weeks as hospitalizations and deaths catch up to the recent spread of the illne...
Nov 04, 2020
Painting in Nature — with Karla Pearce: Shuswap Sunset
Back when the days were longer and the air was warmer, Karla got inspiration from a gorgeous Shuswap sunset.
Nov 04, 2020
Ontario puts Hamilton's potential Commonwealth Games bid in limbo
Hamilton's pursuit of a Commonwealth Games has become more complex with the Ontario government's refusal to back a bid before 2027. A private group comprised of Hamilton business and community leaders...
Nov 04, 2020
