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Sudden flooding washes out road in rural Grand Forks

A photograph at the scene of Wednesday night’s road washout shows the gaping maw left after westbound lane of Gilpin Road fell in on itself. Photo: Submitted

Highway contractor Yellowhead Road and Bridge to assess damage at first light

by Laurie Tritschler
updated 13h ago

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Canadians should expect plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this fall, according to the Weather Network’s long-term outlook. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)

Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada
COVID-19 cases plummet across West Boundary, Kootenays
- updated 15 mins ago
Former Grand Forks fire chief resolves lawsuit against city
Grand Forks Legion raising money for veterans
- updated 14h ago
BC Parks creates shaded fuel breaks in forests next to Nelson

Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, speaks in Vancouver about the significance of toy footballs given out by the B.C. Lions in 2014 to mark the event for residential school survivors. (B.C. government video)

B.C. Lions join tribute to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

by Tom Fletcher

updated 54s ago

Harry Charles (Chuck) Blakey, 72, died in his Parksville home while his family waited on hold after calling 911 for an ambulance dispatch. (Barbara Blakey photo)

B.C. man, 72, dies in home while family waits on hold with 911 dispatch

by Mandy Moraes

44 mins ago

Cannabis giant Tilray announces it will be closing its Nanaimo operations

Cannabis 19+

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau makes a campaign stop in Montreal, Quebec, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Federal leaders point fingers at each other over Alberta’s COVID-19 health emergency

by The Canadian Press

1h ago

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney takes questions after announcing new COVID-19 measures for Alberta in Calgary, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta post-secondary schools cancel in-person classes as new COVID rules kick in

by The Canadian Press

1h ago

Mark Anderson, owner of West Coast Driver Training, is planning on defying the rules that prevent him from installing dash cams in his company cars. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

B.C. driving school owner to install dash cams, in spite of prohibition

by Robert Barron

2h ago

Someone skipped breakfast in Princeton Monday, Sept. 13. MCG photo

Princeton man calls 911 after customer refused breakfast at restaurant for no vaccine passport

by Andrea DeMeer

2h ago

Empty Moderna vaccine vials are shown before a COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic at Richardson stadium in Kingston, Ont., on Friday, July 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Pfizer, Moderna mRNA vaccine get new brand names and full Health Canada approval

by Katya Slepian

updated 2h ago

All health care workers in B.C. must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 26: Henry

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh puts on his jacket following a morning announcement in Sioux Lookout, Ont., Monday, September 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Singh and Trudeau promise to crack down on demonstrations outside hospitals

Helena Konanz is the Conservative candidate for the South Okanagan West Kootenay riding.

Election 2021: Helena Konanz — Conservative Party candidate for South Okanagan – West Kootenay

Tara Howse is running for the Green Party in South Okanagan - West Kootenay. Photo: Campaign website

Election 2021: Tara Howse — Green Party candidate for South Okanagan – West Kootenay

China says it has vaccinated 1 billion people

Number represents about 72% of the country’s 1.4 billion people

by The Canadian Press

1h ago

A bus and sign are shown near the Eden blockade in the Fairy Creek area near Port Renfrew, B.C., on May, 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jen Osborne

Climate change cited as reason to deny injunction extension over logging in B.C.

Lawyers debate application to extend injunction against Fairy Creek protests

by The Canadian Press

4h ago

Canadian men continue climb up world soccer rankings, reaching No. 51

It’s the highest position for the Canadian men in more than a decade

by The Canadian Press

1h ago

Canada’s Connor Braid (6) runs the ball against Fiji during World Rugby Sevens Series action in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, March 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ben Nelms

B.C. rugby stalwart Connor Braid retires in wake of Tokyo Olympics

Sevens star also had 26 caps for the Canadian 15s team

by The Canadian Press

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