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N.L. Marijuana Party hopeful misses nomination deadline over paperwork confusion
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland beekeeper who intended to run as a Marijuana Party candidate in this month's federal election had his hopes dashed when he realized too late that he was mis...
Oct 04, 2019

"One person's junk is another person's treasure"
PRINCE GEORGE-Popping trunks, and attempting to sell you their junk. That's what's happening on Saturday, Oct.4th at the 15th Junk in the Trunk event hosted by the Recycling and Environmental Action P...
Oct 04, 2019 Courtest of Junk in the Trunk via Facebook

Association of Nigerian doctors calls Alberta judge's comments racist
An Alberta judge's comments about an expert witness at the trial of parents who were accused in their son's death were "prejudiced, racist, xenophobic and anti-immigrant," says a letter by a grou...
Oct 04, 2019

RCMP clarify sudden death in 100 Mile House not caused by animal
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House are clarifying information about a sudden death in that community.On Wednesday (Oct. 2), a man was found dead outside of a Stokes Road residence in 100 Mi...
Oct 04, 2019

Toronto FC hopes to end regular season with a win and open playoffs at home
Toronto FC goes into the final weekend of the MLS regular season knowing it is playoff-bound but uncertain of where and against who. Currently sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference, Toronto (12-10-11) c...
Oct 04, 2019

No injuries but plenty of damage after Williams Lake lumber truck crash
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake are looking into a frightening lumber truck crash.At about 4:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 3), a truck travelling along Highway 97 south of Williams Lake left the ...
Oct 04, 2019 Image Credit: Contributed / Glen Lahey

Tug capsizing last year in Vancouver highlights industry risks: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says the capsizing of a tug at the mouth of the Fraser River in Vancouver shows the risks the industry faces because of a lack of awareness of the fact...
Oct 04, 2019

Tug capsizing last year in Vancouver highlights industry risks: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says the capsizing of a tug at the mouth of the Fraser River in Vancouver shows the risks the industry faces because of a lack of awareness of the fact...
Oct 04, 2019

No evidence FBI, RCMP directed border guards' examination of Meng Wanzhou: Crown
VANCOUVER - There's no evidence to support a "conspiracy" theory that United States officials directed Canadian border guards to interrogate Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou a...
Oct 04, 2019

'Wow child' is special guest of orchestra that inspired him
BOSTON - A boy who charmed the world by exclaiming "Wow!" at the end of a classical music performance was a special guest of the orchestra that inspired his delight. The Boston Globe reports 9-year-ol...
Oct 04, 2019