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90-plus and serving up spirit: Ping pong tournament unites B.C. care homes

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Dozens of seniors from four care homes, many over the age of 90, gathered Tuesday for a ping pong tournament, proving age is just a number.

Concerns over future of Ladysmith marina draw BC Conservative leader

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The facility's water lot lease was recently transferred to the Stz'uminus First Nation, but John Rustad says the province failed to adequately consult locals.

Horwitz, Springer homer in Blue Jays 7-6 win

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Spencer Horwitz loves the chess match of an at bat, especially doing it at the highest level of professional baseball.

B.C. impaired drivers have ‘strategic incentive’ to flee crashes, Crown prosecutor suggests

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Does the way sentences are handed out in B.C. incentivize impaired drivers to flee the scene of a crash?

B.C.’s building code accessibility changes raise concerns among developers

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B.C.'s Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said the changes are not as expensive as previously suspected and the government is working with developers to address their concerns.

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Okanagan fruit growers raise concerns over mislabeled stone fruit on local shelves

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Fruit this year should be in short supply following a difficult growing season, but some fruit stand shelves are full.

Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to ‘war’

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Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick are on trial charged with conspiring to commit murder at the Coutts blockade.

Peachland resident discovers backcountry dumpsite on Canada Day long weekend

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The dumpsite, located along the Okanagan Connector, was reported to the province’s RAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters) hotline.

Calgarian warns others after being out $500 following failed car deal

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A Calgary man is calling out Hyundai Canada after he said a dealership in Montreal refused to refund his deposit despite him not buying the vehicle.

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Smith, Nenshi saddle up to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and new NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi are aiming to flip pancakes, and a few votes, at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.

Grenadian Montrealers come to terms with devastation from Hurricane Beryl

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Beryl, a category 4 hurricane, leveled parts of that country, Monday, the biggest storm recorded in the area this early in the hurricane season.

Montreal weightlifters set sights high, but say they are being held back

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Siblings Emily Ibanez, 13, and Brayan Ibanez, 17, are dual citizens living in Canada but born in Spain and they want to represent their home country.

‘Entangled for a while’: Concern grows about Vector the humpback whale off Vancouver Island

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Paul Cottrell, the marine mammal coordinator with the DFO, said that due to the extensive research on humpback whales, it allowed them to identify Vector and his family.

Teachers allege antisemitism in human rights complaint against B.C. union

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A group of British Columbia teachers has launched a human rights complaint against their union, saying the BC Teachers' Federation "has engaged in and enabled antisemitism."

Longtime Vancouver CBC radio broadcaster Rick Cluff dead at 74

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Former CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who was the longtime host of The Early Edition morning show in Vancouver, has died at the age of 74.

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Court orders protesters to take down UofT encampment

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The injunction issued late Tuesday afternoon orders the protesters to take down tents and structures by 6 p.m. Wednesday.

June-uary fails to live up to name with below average Okanagan rainfall

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Water-stressed Okanagan landscapes welcomed what seemed like a soggier-than-usual June, but it wasn't quite enough to dampen drought concerns.

Leafs sign three players to one-year contracts

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and forward Cédric Paré, the NHL club announced Tuesday.

Saskatchewan travellers in limbo after July long weekend WestJet strike

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According to WestJet, roughly 100,000 passengers across Canada had their travel plans thrown upside down by the strike.

Vancouver Canucks schedule: Mapping out rivals, rematches and star sightings

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The season kicks off with the club's home opener against the Calgary Flames on Oct. 6, but there are plenty of dates fans may want to circle on their calendar.

Beyoncé’s country era inspires new wave of inclusivity at Calgary Stampede

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Beyoncé's country album 'Cowboy Carter' has had a transformative impact on Western culture, making it more accessible and inclusive.

Closed rest stop on Coquihalla Highway to undergo redevelopment

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Troika Management says the seven-acre site will be home to 30,000 square feet of commercial space, electric vehicle charging and drive-through restaurants.

‘They are actually challenging people’: Coyotes growing aggressive within city limits: Saskatoon councillor

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Ward 5 Coun. Randy Donauer said the increased coyote population is likely due to the high numbers of rabbits, especially in the north end of the city.

Emergency crews respond to vehicle fire at West Edmonton Mall

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According to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, the call came in at 1:10 p.m. and the fire was under control at 1:29 p.m.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with depth forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan

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The contract carries an average annual value of US$ 775,000 and is a two-way deal for the 2024-25 season but converts to a one-way contract in 2025-26.

Regina Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk won’t seek re-election

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Stadnichuk and Ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens have announced they won't be running in the next municipal election.

Ontario MPP says she is ‘disappointed’ in decision to remove her from PC caucus

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Goldie Ghamari was removed from the PC caucus after she met with far-right leader Tommy Robinson. On Tuesday, she broke her silence on the decision.

Biden administration tells ER doctors to provide emergency abortions

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Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure reminded hospitals of their legal duty to offer stabilizing treatment

Groom fighting for his life after being shot twice in the head at wedding

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Two gunmen entered the St. Louis backyard wedding reception and demanded money before shooting Manuel Gonzalez in the head.

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday on energy strength, U.S. markets also move higher

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Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday near the end of the trading day, erasing earlier losses as energy and base metals helped offset weakness in telecom.