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Throw out 'misconceptions' and buckle up on buses, RCMP officer says after B.C. crash
KELOWNA, B.C. - An RCMP officer who interviewed survivors of the deadly Christmas Eve bus crash near Merritt, B.C., says it's time for passengers to throw out their false sense of security on buses an...
Dec 30, 2022

'It's going to change the Bugaboos forever': large rockfall found on Snowpatch Spire
INVERMERE, B.C. - Mountain guide James Madden was flying over Snowpatch Spire in Bugaboo Provincial Park last week surveying weather conditions when he saw dust clouds. He then snapped photos of a hug...
Dec 30, 2022

First Nations police chief hopes federal bill will come with adequate funding
The head of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association says he hopes a federal bill in the works that aims to make Indigenous policing an essential service will come with adequate funding to ensur...
Dec 30, 2022

Eby resolves to keep spending in new year, making most of forecast budget windfall
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby took office in B.C. amid a whirlwind of spending announcements and he's not making any resolutions of frugality in the new year. Instead he said he plans to make the most ...
Dec 30, 2022

Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving
MONTREAL - Cauliflower, garden beet, reishi mushroom - these are some of the odd flavours of edibles for sale at Quebec's provincially owned cannabis stores. Quebec prohibits edibles - cannabis-infuse...
Dec 30, 2022

Body of OPP officer to be brought to hometown today : In The News for Dec. 30
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 30, 2022

Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP cop shot dead
TORONTO - Dozens of officers and members of the public are paying tribute to a slain Ontario Provincial Police officer. A procession carrying 28-year-old Const. Greg Pierzchala's body started around 9...
Dec 30, 2022

Governor General remembers death of Queen Elizabeth II in annual New Year's address
OTTAWA - Canada's Governor General says 2022 was a "difficult and monumental year" marked by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who serves as the monarch's representative in Canada...
Dec 30, 2022

Connor Bedard ties Canadian world juniors goals record in win
Connor Bedard is one goal away from sitting alone atop Canada's goal-scoring mountain at the world juniors.The 17-year-old scored twice in Canada's 11-0 win over Austria on Thursday. The Regina Pats f...
Dec 30, 2022

Despite greater need, Optimist Club still runs successful Santa Anonymous Campaign
For those less fortunate and in need of a hand at Christmastime, the Santa Anonymous Campaign in Prince Albert is a huge help in getting presents under the tree. This year, there were more families th...
Dec 30, 2022