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iN PHOTOS: Greyhound passengers recall when smoke engulfed the bus on Highway 97C
September 23, 2018 - 10:27 PM

A Greyhound bus pulled over to the shoulder with dozens of passengers standing outside the vehicle, surrounded by two police cars and an ambulance.
Blasey Ford agrees to testify in dramatic Supreme Court confirmation showdown
September 23, 2018 - 9:00 PM

WASHINGTON - When she first told a U.S. lawmaker her harrowing allegation of a 1982 high-school sexual assault at the hands of a prep-school kid now poised to become one of America's most powerful judges, she was just an anonymous psychology professor in California — and wanted to stay that way.
Trump drains oxygen from Trudeau foreign policy with PM, Freeland bound for UN
September 23, 2018 - 8:00 PM

OTTAWA - Back then, the world was a much easier place for a Canadian comeback.
Stabbing in Surrey sends teenager to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
September 23, 2018 - 7:00 PM

VANCOUVER - Surrey RCMP are investigating a stabbing that sent a 17-year-old girl to hospital.
Ontario researchers use 3D-printing tech to replace part of dog's skull
September 23, 2018 - 6:30 PM

Researchers at an Ontario university have used 3D-printing technology to replace the majority of a dog's cancer-ridden skull, a novel procedure they say marks a major advancement in veterinary medicine.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to host Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez in Montreal
September 23, 2018 - 6:00 PM

MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Montreal today, where he'll host a series of meetings with the prime minister of Spain.
Buckle up for the Broncos: A look at some seatbelt rules across Canada
September 23, 2018 - 4:30 PM

Coaches and some players on the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby team are making it a habit to buckle up on the bus when they travel to games this season.
Coaches, players on Alberta university rugby team buckle up for the Broncos
September 23, 2018 - 2:30 PM

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby team says he's making it a habit to wear his seatbelt on the team's bus.
The Vatican 'owes God an apology,' activist says in letter to Pope Francis
September 23, 2018 - 12:30 PM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The prominent founder of a Newfoundland organization for clergy abuse survivors has written a letter to Pope Francis, saying the Vatican "owes God an apology" for mismanagement of abuse allegations.
Indigenous eateries take centre stage in Canada thanks to increasing awareness
September 23, 2018 - 12:00 PM

VANCOUVER - Since Paul Natrall started serving Indigenous cuisine from his Mr. Bannock food truck in Vancouver nearly a year ago, the chef has hired several employees for his in-demand fusion food business.
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How a woman fell victim to the Canada Revenue Agency scam in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Your phone rings and you're told you owe the Canada Revenue Agency thousands of dollars or there will be a warrant issued for your arrest. As you begin to ask questions you no
September 21, 2018 7:30 PM
Readers share frustrations, fears after Kamloops man died of complications from rare disease
We reported earlier this week about Brad Ferguson of Kamloops, who died from complications from a rare disorder, and the reaction we received from readers near and far suggest those complications
September 21, 2018 8:30 PM
Passenger rights advocate launches complaint against new low-cost airline
An air passenger rights advocate has filed a regulatory complaint against Swoop Inc. claiming the new low-cost airline is unlawfully charging baggage fees. In a complaint to the Canadian Tra
September 21, 2018 6:00 PM
David Suzuki calls federal environment minister a hypocrite who should quit
MONCTON, N.B. - David Suzuki has doubled down on his criticisms of Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, saying she's being a hypocrite when she says she's committed to the Paris accord
September 22, 2018 7:00 AM
iN VIDEO: Why these Kamloops parents want changes in the medical field after son's unexpected death
'HE'D HAVE TO WAIT SOMETIMES FOR SIX, SEVEN HOURS UNTIL THEY COULD GIVE HIM THE HYDRATION... EIGHT HOURS OF WAITING." KAMLOOPS - Brad Ferguson loved life, family, gaming and r
September 18, 2018 7:30 PM
Alberta company to pick up some B.C. Interior routes abandoned by Greyhound
KAMLOOPS - A company that's been operating a coach bus service for years in Alberta is hoping to step in to fill the gaps left behind when Greyhound ends its Western Canada routes next month.
September 21, 2018 11:00 AM
iN VIDEO: Hailing in the South Okanagan
%%nodefaultimage%% OKANAGAN FALLS - Thunderstorms with showers turned to hail the size of chickpeas in Okanagan Falls. Penticton Airport reports thunderstorms began at about 4 p.m. wit
September 22, 2018 4:56 PM
B.C. premier apologizes for removal of 1950s totem pole at Canada-U.S. border
SURREY, B.C. - Three First Nations in British Columbia gathered Friday to raise a restored replica totem pole at a Canada-U.S. border crossing — a decade after it was removed by the province
September 22, 2018 2:30 PM
B.C. wildfires burned large areas affected by mountain pine beetles: Experts
VANCOUVER - Clearing or burning beetle ravaged forests may be costly but could mitigate against the kind of massive wildfires that have been seen in British Columbia the last two summers, say rese
September 22, 2018 12:00 PM
Poles being moved from West Kelowna's new wine trail sidewalk after complaints
WEST KELOWNA - The last thing you want find in the middle of a sidewalk would be a utility pole but that’s what West Kelowna got during the construction of the new wine trail on Boucherie Ro
September 21, 2018 2:00 PM

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