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Fact File: Misleading claim links vandalism of U.S. visitor's truck to recent tension
September 15, 2026 - 11:18 AM

Photos posted on X last week that claim to show an American visitor's pickup truck targeted by vandalism in Canada received tens of thousands of views. The post chided Canadians for resorting to "childish anti-American theatre" as they adopt an "Elbows Up" response amid the escalating trade war with the United States. A reverse image search shows the photos are actually from 2020 and reflect opposition in British Columbia to the U.S.
Eby blames OpenAI for new Tumbler Ridge lawsuits, says it walked away from mediation
September 03, 2026 - 2:43 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says new lawsuits against OpenAI from witnesses to the deadly Tumbler Ridge mass shooting are a result of the tech firm walking away from a mediation process, calling it inexcusable and disgraceful.
OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from witnesses to mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
September 02, 2026 - 5:53 PM

VANCOUVER — Artificial intelligence company OpenAI and founder Sam Altman are facing 30 new lawsuits from witnesses to the deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., with plaintiffs including a teacher who described trying to protect pupils from the shooter, and a teenage student who recalled his classmates arming themselves "with kitchen knives and heavy tools."
Canadian theatre festival founder in Mexican ICU as family seeks help with costs
May 29, 2026 - 5:20 PM

The family of a Canadian theatre producer who helped establish fringe festivals across the country is appealing for financial help as he recovers from pneumonia in a Mexican hospital.
Eby hits back at claim B.C. minister is under investigation for helping China
May 05, 2026 - 3:12 PM

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says neither the RCMP nor Canada's spy agency have ever raised concerns about his cabinet or caucus, after Vancouver's ex-mayor said a minister was being investigated for collaborating with China's government.
Does your single friend excel? Try a PowerPoint dating pitch
April 03, 2026 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER — Harjot Rai had three minutes to make his PowerPoint pitch.
As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority
February 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM

The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again.
Owner of B.C. ghost town taking another swing at energy exports
January 31, 2026 - 9:00 PM

CALGARY — Krishnan Suthanthiran is trying to make Kitsault, B.C., happen — again.
How did Canada's young people become its unhappiest generation?
December 15, 2025 - 12:13 AM

VANCOUVER — As a teen growing up in Toronto, Bhavik Sharma imagined what life would look like at 25.
Young Canadians tell of their generations' challenges and hopes
December 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people across the country about challenges facing their generation — and ways they continue to find joy.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Fact File: Misleading claim links vandalism of U.S. visitor's truck to recent tension

Eby blames OpenAI for new Tumbler Ridge lawsuits, says it walked away from mediation

OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from witnesses to mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Canadian theatre festival founder in Mexican ICU as family seeks help with costs

Eby hits back at claim B.C. minister is under investigation for helping China

Does your single friend excel? Try a PowerPoint dating pitch

As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority

Owner of B.C. ghost town taking another swing at energy exports

How did Canada's young people become its unhappiest generation?

Young Canadians tell of their generations' challenges and hopes

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