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Third deer infected with chronic wasting disease in B.C.
VICTORIA - A new case of chronic wasting disease, an incurable illness that has the potential to decimate deer populations, has been identified in British Columbia. The B.C. Ministry of Water, Land an...
Nov 21, 2024
UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate
VIENNA (AP) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog's board on Thursday condemned Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency, the second time it has done so in just five months. The International Atomic ...
Nov 21, 2024
Liberal MP accuses opposition MPs of wasting time on another Boissonnault probe
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP says his committee colleagues are wasting time by launching a third inquiry into the former employment minister instead of focusing on important legislation for Indigenous People...
Nov 21, 2024
UN nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate
VIENNA (AP) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog's board on Thursday condemned Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency, the second time it has done so in just five months. The International Atomic ...
Nov 21, 2024
Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season
Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening early thanks to dumps of fresh powder. A statement from Big White says the resort i...
Nov 21, 2024
'Postal service is a lifeline': Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike
Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne Parker's desk due to the Canada Post strike. She says it has been heart-rending she can't ship them of...
Nov 21, 2024
B.C. RCMP detachments begin rollout of body worn cameras
The officer in charge of the RCMP detachment in Mission, B.C., says he's grateful that Mounties in his community will be among the first to wear body cameras to record police interactions with the pub...
Nov 21, 2024
Town of Ponoka begins snow and ice operations
Town of Ponoka crews are busy combating the winter snow and ice conditions following the first major snowfall of the season.On Thursday, the town announced they're salting and sanding priority one and...
Nov 21, 2024
Halifax security forum gathers as Trump's support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question
HALIFAX - Uncertainty is a key theme this year at the annual, three-day gathering in Halifax of political leaders, defence officials and policy analysts who aim to promote democratic values around the...
Nov 21, 2024
Pep Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Manchester City
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at Manchester City, the club announced Thursday. The City manager's contract was due to expire at the end of t...
Nov 21, 2024