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Trump’s claim Canada’s water would stop L.A. fires ‘preposterous’: experts

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Trump has fixated on California's water management issues to criticize Democratic politicians with what experts say are 'preposterous' claims about Canada and the Delta smelt.

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WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 14, 2025

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Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

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‘Huge demand’ for swimming lessons amid pool capacity and staffing challenges

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The city of Calgary says a shortage of lifeguards means city-owned pools aren't operating at full capacity, but one of the city's biggest swim clubs says more pools are needed.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Winnipeg firefighter’s California vacation turns into wildfire rescue mission

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For four grueling hours, a Winnipeg firefighter, his partner and a friend battled the blaze and choking smoke near Pasadena — even climbing on a roof to hose down a burning house.

Monday, Jan 13

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‘Aging and vulnerable’ forests ignite plans for new fireguards in Alberta

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As the devastating wildfires in California continue to burn out-of-control, efforts are underway to prevent a similar disaster in Alberta's Bow River Valley.

Witnesses sought after man hurt in fire at Vancouver SkyTrain station

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Police in Vancouver are looking for witnesses after a man was injured in a fire outside a SkyTrain station in the city.

Saturday, Jan 11

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WATCH: Global National – Jan. 10

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Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen

Thursday, Jan 9

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Coldest Night of the Year expands to 2 routes in February

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There'll be two separate walks on February 22nd, beginning at John F Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute at 2 p.m. The organization has set a fundraising goal of $210,000.

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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1036: In memoriam 2024

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After a brief holiday break, we're back with a long string of new episodes beginning with our annual look at the musicians we lost in 2024. It's the in memoriam show.

Wednesday, Jan 8

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Calgary man charged in crash that killed 9-year-old girl makes first court appearance

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A 30-year-old Calgary man appeared in court on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 facing numerous charges after a crash involving a stolen minivan that killed a 9-year-old girl on Boxing Day.

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NHL postpones game between Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings due to wildfires

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The NHL says tonight's game (Jan. 8, 2024) between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings is being postponed.

Tuesday, Jan 7

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Homicide suspected after body found at site of Surrey house fire

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Police in Surrey, B.C., say homicide investigators have taken over the case of a body found after a fire was put out at an abandoned house over the weekend.

Monday, Jan 6

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Calgary Flames mourn passing of former coach and team executive, Al MacNeil

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Al MacNeil, who was the first head coach of the Calgary Flames and has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup four times, has passed away at the age of 89.

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Ontario lawyers applaud plan to boost legal aid eligibility, but say more help needed

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Legal Aid Ontario announced it is planning a three-year increase to financial eligibility thresholds for family and criminal duty counsel and criminal certificate services.

Sunday, Jan 5

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Ukraine intensifies attack in Russia’s Kursk region

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Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a new attack in the Kursk region, an area of western Russia from which Russian troops have been trying to eject Ukrainian forces.

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New York City’s new congestion toll kicks in. What drivers need to know

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New York's new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan debuted Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.

Saturday, Jan 4

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Jill Biden receives $20,000 diamond as priciest gift from foreign leader in 2023

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President Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, according to accounting published by the State Department.

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Prince William mourns loss of former nanny’s stepson in New Orleans shooting

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Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.

Friday, Jan 3

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Union gives notice to expand strike to 2 B.C. cable ferries

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The B.C. General Employees' Union represents ferry workers who have been on strike since Nov. 3 in a dispute with employer Western Pacific Marine.

Wednesday, Jan 1

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B.C. woman arrested after ‘ghost gun’ found in car

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Police say a woman in northeastern B.C. who told an officer she couldn't remember her name during a traffic stop has been arrested after a "ghost gun" was found in her vehicle.

Tuesday, Dec 31

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‘Harsh reality’: Ontario food bank use reaches record highs

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In Toronto, the Daily Bread Food Bank says the need has hit levels not seen in its 41-year history, recording 3.75 million visits this past year.

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Developer granted injunction to remove Lemay Forest blockade

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The Court of King's Bench granted the order to MeMaz Inc. Monday, ordering 22 defendants to stay off and not to restrict access to the privately owned forest.

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Watchdog investigates after man arrested for urinating on RCMP station is hurt

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British Columbia's police watchdog is seeking witnesses after a man was arrested for urinating on an RCMP station then found to have sustained an injury.

Tiny towns in B.C.’s southeast fear being cut off by inland ferry strike

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A sense of panic is growing in tiny communities around Kootenay Lake over fears they will be cut off from their neighbours and jobs by an escalating ferry service labour dispute.

Monday, Dec 30

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Five new cellular towers expand coverage on B.C.’s Highway of Tears

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Rogers says it has activated five new cellular towers along B.C.'s Highway of Tears, marking the "substantial completion" of efforts to improve access to 911 services on the route.

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Man charged in attack on nurse at Eagle Ridge Hospital

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A man has been charged with allegedly assaulting a nurse at a Metro Vancouver hospital in an incident police say left her seriously injured last month.

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Here are the new laws and rules for Ontario starting in the new year

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Ontario will be seeing new laws and regulations in 2025. From increased highway tolls to lower daycare fees, here's a look at some of the most significant changes taking effect.

Saturday, Dec 28

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Narcan raccoons, dirty diapers and stuffed animals: 12 of B.C.’s weirdest stories this year

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From a home with walls packed with stuffed animals to thousands of pounds of diapers dumped in the woods, here are a few offbeat B.C. stories that caught our eye in 2024.

Friday, Dec 27

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Intercepted package leads to firearms, drug trafficking charges for B.C. man

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The Canada Border Services Agency says a man from Sicamous is facing firearms and drug trafficking charges after officers intercepted a package addressed to him earlier this year.

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Man faces 6 charges for crash that killed Good Samaritan near Qualicum Beach

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Mounties have approved six impaired driving charges against a 29-year-old man over a crash that killed an elderly Good Samaritan near Qualicum Beach earlier this year.