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Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says
June 30, 2025 - 5:18 PM

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.
In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.
June 02, 2025 - 1:15 AM

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Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence
May 21, 2025 - 5:32 PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is considering joining in U.S. President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defence program.
Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
May 09, 2025 - 8:32 AM

VANCOUVER - A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed in the busy region before migrating northward.
In the news today: Pope Francis dies at age 88
April 21, 2025 - 2:46 AM

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Hockey fans conflicted over travelling to U.S. to see their teams in NHL playoffs
April 20, 2025 - 3:03 PM

Jack Gurevitch is a Montreal Canadiens superfan and a proud Canadian who's upset by United States President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to annex Canada, but he says he won't let the political situation influence whether he travels to U.S. cities to support his team in the playoffs.
Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items
April 18, 2025 - 12:54 PM

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the Liberal government's environmental policy Friday as he and other party leaders got back on the campaign trail following the national leaders' debates in Montreal.
California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine
April 15, 2025 - 2:25 PM

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back.
In the news today: Party leaders in Montreal ahead of debates
April 15, 2025 - 1:15 AM

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Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
March 14, 2025 - 4:53 PM

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political threats involving the cruise ship sector from an Alaskan senator.
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iN DISCUSSION: Readers take aim at ICBC
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 23. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says

In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.

Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence

Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

In the news today: Pope Francis dies at age 88

Hockey fans conflicted over travelling to U.S. to see their teams in NHL playoffs

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

In the news today: Party leaders in Montreal ahead of debates

Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports

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