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Kelowna boasts highest vacancy rate of any Canadian metropolitan area

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According to CMHC's annual rental market report, Kelowna's vacancy rate is now sitting at 6.4 per cent, up significantly from 3.8 per cent last year.

Princeton, B.C. under flood watch as Tulameen, Similkameen rise amid atmospheric river

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The Town of Princeton remains on alert as both the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers continue to rise. Mayor Spencer Coyne says the Similkameen is of particular concern.

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Goals from Braiden Clark lift London Knights past Saginaw Spirit 5-3

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The London Knights bounced back from a loss one night earlier to knock off the Saginaw Spirit for the second time this season.

Victim of Langley distraction theft says shoplifters included children

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Georgina Williamson says three women came into her Nova & co Consignment store on Tuesday, and using distraction, stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise.

Rare footage shows dolphins helping orcas hunt off B.C. coast

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UBC researchers captured rare footage of killer whales teaming up with dolphins to hunt fish off Vancouver Island, revealing an unexpected win-win feeding strategy.

A timeline of events in the police shooting of Nooran Rezayi

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New allegations have surfaced suggesting the police force attempted to interfere with the independent investigation.

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Ottawa, Alberta agreed to extend $15-a-day child-care fees to 2027

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Alberta's early-learning and child-care fees will remain at $15-a-day through to 2027 as the province works with Ottawa to firm up a more permanent deal.

Edmonton firefighters battle multiple blazes on coldest day of winter

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Edmonton Fire Rescue Services crews braved the coldest day of winter — so far — fighting multiple blazes while trying to keep their equipment working and themselves warm.

COMMENTARY: Possible relocation of Wildwood Golf Course is concerning residents

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Residents in the Wildwood area express concerns over the relocation of the Wildwood golf course, saying removing a facility that has activities for all seasons is a bad idea.

Family of missing Winnipeg man continues advocacy work 2 years later

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The daughter of an 81-year-old man who went missing two years ago is asking for a review of the police search for her father, who is presumed dead.

North Winnipeg residents asked to check water after major Main Street water main break

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A stretch of Main Street is a complete mess after a water main break Friday afternoon that has shut down roads in the area.

As Canadian families spend at the holidays, seniors offer perspective on what matters most

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A holiday spending survey finds a third of Canadian grandparents will spend more on their grandchildren than their own mother and father plan to.

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Police say no charges pending after man killed in 2023 Calgary trench collapse

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Calgary police say there will be no criminal charges laid against the employer of a 27-year-old man, killed when the trench he was working in collapsed on top of him in June 2023.

Manitoba ranks as most generous province as fewer Canadians donate to charity

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Manitoba once again topped the list of provinces in terms of the percentage of people who donate and the amount of their income they give.

Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for inaction over flood response as farmers begin cleanup

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Matt Dykshoorn's farm was affected by the atmospheric river and catastrophic flooding four years ago and it is frustrating to be experiencing it again, even to a lesser extent.

Manitoba Hydro unveils strategy to meet demand for electricity

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Manitoba Hydro says the plan also falls into the province's path to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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After atmospheric river, when will more rain hit B.C. coast?

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There has been minimal precipitation on Friday, but senior Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon says a few more showers are possible in the evening.

ASL interpreters ‘intrude’ on Trump’s right to control image, U.S. DOJ says

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U.S. Department of Justice attorneys made the argument in court responding to a lawsuit seeking to require the White House to provide sign language interpretation services.

Bombardier wins $753M federal contract to replace RCAF’s Challenger fleet

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The six new Global 6500 jets will replace the Air Force's remaining Challenger aircraft, which are used to shuttle around VIPs like the prime minister and Governor General.

2 men dead after suspected targeted shooting in southeast Edmonton

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Two young men were killed at a home on 26 Avenue, near 32 Street, in southeast Edmonton's Silver Berry neighbourhood in what homicide investigators believe was a targeted killing.

Driver, caregiver not to blame after child fatally struck by bus: Hamilton police

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Police say the crash happened near Emerald Street and Wilson Street just after 1 p.m. and it involved a Hamilton Street Railway bus.

Decade-long analysis looks at domestic homicide rates in Atlantic provinces

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The report released Friday found that between 2012 and 2022, 75 people in the region died because of domestic homicides related to intimate partner violence.

William Sandeson’s appeal of murder conviction dismissed by Nova Scotia court

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William Sandeson's appeal of his second-degree murder conviction has been dismissed, with the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal saying the trial judge did not err in law.

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Toronto to deliver replacement Scarborough busway ahead of schedule in 2026

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Mayor Olivia Chow made the announcement on Friday, promising a busway would deliver faster travel times as residents wait for a subway extension in the long run.

Nitrous oxide canisters are ending up in the garbage, exploding: Metro Vancouver

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The items, such as laughing gas or whippets, are ending up in the garbage and officials say they are exploding, posing serious risks to workers and equipment.

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Porter flight dispatchers could strike in January as union backs job action

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The Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association said Wednesday that 100 per cent of its 36 Porter members have voted in favour of strike action.

The Curator: Best post-holiday party cleanup tips

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The professional-level routine to restore your home after a night of holiday entertaining.

Hiker’s watch logged moment man’s heart stopped in Japan bear attack

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The victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.

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WestJet pauses installing non-reclining seats after blowback — for now

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WestJet VP Robert Antoniuk told staff in a memo the new configuration will only go ahead on 22 planes "for the time being," with 21 of those already sporting the tighter interior.

Mailing in your taxes? CRA says changes are coming amid push to digital

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The CRA says it's making changes that could impact some tax filers who want to continue using paper forms and documents as it looks to shift towards a fully digital service model.