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Pilot uninjured, jet damaged in Snowbirds 'incident' during takeoff in B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A Snowbirds pilot escaped physical injury today, landing a jet after an incident during takeoff in northern British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Air Force tweeted Tuesday evening...
Aug 02, 2022

Finning profits increase 27 per cent amid robust industry demand
VANCOUVER - Finning International Inc. says it earned $271 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 27 per cent increase from the previous year's quarter. The world's largest Caterpillar dealer, which...
Aug 02, 2022

Kailen Sheridan, Lucas Cavallini named Canada Soccer players of the month
TORONTO - Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan and forward Lucas Cavallini have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for July. Sheridan was named the top 'keeper at the recent CONCACAF W Championship...
Aug 02, 2022

York United forward Osaze De Rosario named CPL player of the week
TORONTO - York United forward Osaze De Rosario, son of former Canadian star Dwayne De Rosario, has been named the CPL's player of the week after a two-goal performance in a 4-2 win at HFX Wanderers FC...
Aug 02, 2022

Cooler weather could offer respite to crews battling wildfire near Penticton, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Snow-making machines from a British Columbia mountain resort are being used for the first time in the province to fight wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service said Tuesday. The equipment on Be...
Aug 02, 2022

Rigid hull inflatable boat added to PG Fire Rescue water team
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue has adopted a new rescue tool to help those who find themselves in harm's way. At fire hall number 1, some members of the water rescue team stock and prepare ...
Aug 02, 2022

'Guard cat' credited with preventing would-be robbery
BELDEN, Miss (AP) - A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life. Bandit, a 20-pound (9.1-kilogram) cat, lives with ...
Aug 02, 2022

A provincial survey shows a decrease in illegal cannabis use
PRINCE GEORGE - A recent report by the provincial government shows that more B.C. cannabis consumers are purchasing less from unlicensed sellers.In a survey conducted with nearly 25 000 people living ...
Aug 02, 2022

Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits is expected to win final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief st...
Aug 02, 2022

All roads lead to accused, Crown tells jury for man charged with extorting B.C. teen
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A Crown attorney says there is a "treasure trove of information" linking a Dutch man to the harassment and extortion of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd. Louise Kenworthy ...
Aug 02, 2022