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Calgary air cadet ‘excited and honoured’ to earn spot in U.S. training programOut of more than 50,000 cadets across Canada, 16-year-old Ekam Mann from Calgary is one of 10 selected for the two-week training program.CanadaJul 11
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New junior girls ball hockey program opening doors for Team Saskatchewan at nationalsTeam Saskatchewan's U17 girls ball hockey team is causing quite the stir at Canadian Junior Nationals, marking an exciting new chapter for girls playing the sport in the province.SportsJul 25
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Joe Biden: Failed Trump assassination ‘not who we are as a nation’The U.S. president also said he’d had a “short but good conversation” with Trump in the hours after the shootings.U.S. NewsJul 14
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Thousands of short-term rentals operating illegally in B.C., data showsSeven communities across B.C. require short-term rentals to operate with a business licence. According to the province, there are 22,000 listings in those areas.Canada7 hours
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To save West Coast spotted owls, U.S. plans to kill 450K invasive barred owlsThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy is meant to prop up declining spotted owl populations in California, Oregon and Washington state.U.S. NewsJul 3
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B.C. heat warnings extend, Canada’s hot spot in provinceOn Saturday, Lytton was the hottest spot in Canada for part of the day, with the mercury reaching 41 degrees in the afternoon.CanadaJul 21
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B.C. port union weighing industry-wide strike, employer claimsThe BC Maritime Employers Association says it has been told by a lawyer for the foremen's union that an industry-wide strike vote will take place in coming weeks.EconomyJul 26
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Canada has more than 100K short-term rentals that could be housing: reportIn 2017, there were 58,441 short-term rental units that could be considered potential long-term dwellings. By the end of 2023, this number had risen to 107,266.CanadaJul 30
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Young basketball players set to descend upon Lethbridge for new provincial tournamentThe tournament takes place from July 19 to July 21.SportsJul 12
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What will the Canada-U.K. relationship look like under a Labour government?The Canada-U.K. relationship, while typically strong, has faced some bumps in the road this year and analysts say those tensions may continue for the short term.PoliticsJul 5
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Port Moody introducing pay parking in 5 areas including Rocky Point ParkRevenue generated from the paid parking will go towards covering operational costs for the parking system and “other city services.”CanadaJul 10
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B.C. Summer Games 2024 a success in Maple RidgeSince 1978, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games have brought B.C. together for a biennial celebration of sport and community. Maple Ridge hosts the 2024 Summer Games.SportsJul 19
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Grizzly bear warning issued for popular hiking, camping spot in K-CountryAlberta Parks issued a bear warning for Elbow Lake and Elbow Lake Backcountry Campground in Kananaskis Country near the B.C. border.EnvironmentJul 5
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B.C. ports’ job action could reignite if automation isn’t addressed: expertMcGill University Associate Prof. Barry Eidlin says while strike action was averted this time, the core issue of automation at the ports remains unaddressed.EconomyJul 10
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B.C. port requests last-minute hearing to avert looming job actionThe BC Maritime Employers Association says if a strike by ship and dock foremen is allowed to proceed Monday, it will have 'no choice' but to impose an industry-wide lockout.EconomyJul 7
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Roughriders’ defence pivotal in beating Winnipeg Blue BombersThe Roughriders ended the Blue Bombers short two-game win streak with a 19-9 victory on Friday in Regina.SportsJul 20
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Missing hiker found in B.C. mountains wearing shorts and no shoesSearchers said he was lucky to be found, as he likely would not have made it through another night.CanadaJun 28
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‘Mayhem’: Witness describes response to fatal Tofino, B.C. plane crashSarah Wolton was waiting to fly out of Tofino-Long Beach Airport when the disaster happened shortly before 1 p.m.CanadaJul 19
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2 brothers among 2024 inductees for Central Okanagan Sports Hall of FameMike Crumb played eight seasons in the CFL, with B.C. and Toronto, while younger brother Jason Crumb played six seasons in the league, all with B.C.SportsJun 18
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Traffic reminder: Influx of cyclists expected in South Okanagan for summerThe City of Penticton is asking motorists to watch for extra runners and cyclists as the season’s sports events kick into high gear.CanadaJul 3