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Wildfire smoke hindering aerial firefighting abilities as BC Wildfire tackles numerous active blazes
KAMLOOPS - Smoke continues to be a challenge for crews fighting wildfires from the air in the southern and central Interior of British Columbia.The BC Wildfire Service says smoke alters local weather ...
Sep 07, 2025

4.8 magnitude earthquake off Bella Bella, B.C., no damage expected
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred nearly 200 kilometres off of Bella Bella in British Columbia. The quake hit Sunday just after 8 a.m. but Earthquakes Canada says no damage has been reported and non...
Sep 07, 2025

Many EV owners say they're undeterred after the federal government's mandate pause
Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved...
Sep 07, 2025

Kodiaks blown out by undefeated Okanagan Sun
PRINCE GEORGE - The high-flying Prince George Kodiaks were brought back down to earth Saturday (Sept. 6) night, but they still remain in an excellent position in the BC Football Conference.The Kodiaks...
Sep 07, 2025

Pierce makes nine saves as TWolves earn a point in Victoria
VICTORIA - Logan Pierce made nine saves to help the UNBC Timberwolves to a 1-1 draw against the Victoria Vikes in Canada West Soccer action Saturday (Sept. 6) night.Pierce - who is from Campbell River...
Sep 07, 2025

Moratorium called on new digital transformation contracts by Quebec government
QUBEC - An opposition party in Quebec says the government must implement measures to prevent cost overruns before launching itself into any new digitization projects. The party, Qubec Solidaire, made ...
Sep 07, 2025

Judge sentences man to 18 months probation for assaulting and threatening girlfriend
PRINCE GEORGE - A 31-year-old man who pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting and threatening his girlfriend will spend 18 months on probation after a Prince George Provincial Court judge gave him a c...
Sep 07, 2025

Israel says a Houthi drone from Yemen has hit near its southern airport of Ramon, halting flights
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi militant group has hit Israel's southern airport, closing the airspace and halting flights, the Israeli military said Sunday. Israel s...
Sep 07, 2025

See Nepal's living goddess leave her palace to bless throngs of worshipers
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Trishna Shakya, 8, looks imposing in her finery as she is carried high in the arms of a helper from the temple palace. As she rides a chariot bedecked in garlands of brilliant ...
Sep 07, 2025

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as God's influencer, a saint
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV declared a 15-year-old computer whiz the Catholic Church's first millennial saint Sunday, giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable role model who used techn...
Sep 07, 2025