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A man holds a sign calling for the release of the hostages taken by Hamas militants to Gaza during the Oct. 7th attack, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday Jan. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 as the war divides Israelis

The Palestinian death toll from the war between Israel and Hamas has…

 

The BC Centre for Disease Control says cases of streptococcus pyogenes are on the rise in B.C., and contributed to the deaths of five children in 2023. (Pixabay photo)

4 child deaths in last month linked to rising strep A infections: BCCDC

Although rarely fatal, cases of the infection are increasing across Canada

 

This still image from WTEN-TV video shows emergency response personnel at the site of a roll over bus accident on the Adirondack Northway, in the town of Lake George, N.Y., Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Multiple people were injured when a tour bus carrying passengers rolled over Friday on a highway in the southern Adirondacks, New York State Police said. THE CANADIAN PRESS/WTEN-TV via AP

Person killed in New York bus crash was Canadian, Global Affairs says

At least 2 other Canadians injured

 

FILE - Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of “Shaft” on June 10, 2019, in New York. Roundtree, the trailblazing Black actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective “Shaft” in several films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. Roundtree died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager. He was 81. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2023

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Henry Kissinger, Rosalynn Carter just a few of the notable people who passed

FILE - Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of “Shaft” on June 10, 2019, in New York. Roundtree, the trailblazing Black actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective “Shaft” in several films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. Roundtree died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager. He was 81. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Tom Wilkinson arrives at the “Denial” premiere on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Toronto. Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. He was 75. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty,’ dies at 75

Wilkinson also recognizable for ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’

FILE - Tom Wilkinson arrives at the “Denial” premiere on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Toronto. Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. He was 75. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)
A staff member at a vaccine clinic looks outside the clinic for people waiting to get their shot, in Mississauga, Ont., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says two children have died from complications related to influenza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

2 children die from flu-related illnesses: B.C. Centre for Disease Control

Health officials say influenza activity at its peak thus far this season

A staff member at a vaccine clinic looks outside the clinic for people waiting to get their shot, in Mississauga, Ont., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says two children have died from complications related to influenza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The Greater Vernon Homeless Memorial at Polson Park commemorates those lost to the homelessness and drug epidemic. It will be moving to a new spot in 2024. (Bowen Assman- Morning Star)

Homeless deaths rise in Okanagan

Kelowna and Vernon saw 14 and 13 deaths last year

The Greater Vernon Homeless Memorial at Polson Park commemorates those lost to the homelessness and drug epidemic. It will be moving to a new spot in 2024. (Bowen Assman- Morning Star)
Protesters stop at the intersection of Powell and Main streets in Vancouver to listen to speeches on April 14, 2023 during an event marking the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug deaths in B.C. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media)

Spike in toxic drug deaths prompts safety warning from BC Coroners Service

Preliminary data suggests at least 200 people died in November

Protesters stop at the intersection of Powell and Main streets in Vancouver to listen to speeches on April 14, 2023 during an event marking the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug deaths in B.C. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media)
Williams Lake RCMP are investigating after a man brought a dead infant to a local area hospital on Dec. 8. (Black Press Media file photo)

RCMP investigating after man brings dead infant to B.C. hospital

Williams Lake RCMP say 32-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were arrested, but have been released

Williams Lake RCMP are investigating after a man brought a dead infant to a local area hospital on Dec. 8. (Black Press Media file photo)
Melissa McDevitt, 38, went missing on Dec. 10, 2022 in the Sooke Potholes area. Her body was discovered Wednesday by hikers. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

Woman missing for nearly a year in Sooke found dead

RCMP investigates as search group discovers body in Sooke Potholes area

Melissa McDevitt, 38, went missing on Dec. 10, 2022 in the Sooke Potholes area. Her body was discovered Wednesday by hikers. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
In this file photo, RCMP and Revelstoke Search and Rescue respond to a call at Boulder Mountain. On Dec. 2, 2023, both teams were called to the mountain once again for a missing snowmobiler. The man died shortly after he was found. (Facebook/Revelstoke Search and Rescue)

Quebec man dies while snowmobiling on B.C. mountain

27-year-old succumbed to injuries while getting transported out by search and rescue members

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In this file photo, RCMP and Revelstoke Search and Rescue respond to a call at Boulder Mountain. On Dec. 2, 2023, both teams were called to the mountain once again for a missing snowmobiler. The man died shortly after he was found. (Facebook/Revelstoke Search and Rescue)
An Israeli army flare is seen over the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Global Affairs Canada is announcing the death of an eighth Canadian citizen in the Israel-Hamas war. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Leo Correa

Global Affairs confirms 8th Canadian death since Israel-Hamas war began

Global Affairs Canada is announcing the death of an eighth Canadian citizen…

An Israeli army flare is seen over the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Global Affairs Canada is announcing the death of an eighth Canadian citizen in the Israel-Hamas war. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Leo Correa
Gaza officials say over 15,000 Palestinians have died since the Israel-Hamas war began. (Associated Press)

VIDEO: Gaza death toll reaches over 15,000, officials say

Israel-Hamas war nearing two month mark

Gaza officials say over 15,000 Palestinians have died since the Israel-Hamas war began. (Associated Press)
Celebrated musician Chad Allan, who carved a place in Canadian rock music history as co-founder of iconic bands the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died. He was 80. (The Guess Who/Facebook)

Chad Allan, founding member of Guess Who and BTO, dead at 80

Allan had suffered a number of strokes since 2017

Celebrated musician Chad Allan, who carved a place in Canadian rock music history as co-founder of iconic bands the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died. He was 80. (The Guess Who/Facebook)
In this photo taken from security video, a light colored vehicle, top left, travels toward the Rainbow Bridge customs plaza, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. A vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls Wednesday, leaving two people dead and prompting the closing of four border crossings in the area, authorities said. (Customs Border Protection via AP)

Victims in Niagara Falls border crash identified as Western New York couple

Investigators looking at whether medical or mechanical issues may have contributed to fiery crash

In this photo taken from security video, a light colored vehicle, top left, travels toward the Rainbow Bridge customs plaza, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. A vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls Wednesday, leaving two people dead and prompting the closing of four border crossings in the area, authorities said. (Customs Border Protection via AP)
The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes. Cantaloupes are displayed for sale in Virginia on Saturday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/J. Scott Applewhite

One person dead in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC

63 confirmed cases and 17 people hospitalized

The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes. Cantaloupes are displayed for sale in Virginia on Saturday, July 28, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/J. Scott Applewhite
FILE - Former first lady Rosalynn Carter answers questions during a news conference at a Habitat for Humanity building site, Nov. 2, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during…

FILE - Former first lady Rosalynn Carter answers questions during a news conference at a Habitat for Humanity building site, Nov. 2, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
A sign marking the entrance to Kananaskis Country in Canmore, Alta., Monday, April 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Man from B.C. dead after being buried in avalanche in Alberta provincial park

29-year-old climber from Squamish was found beneath the snow Sunday morning

A sign marking the entrance to Kananaskis Country in Canmore, Alta., Monday, April 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A child was flown from Lumby by BC air ambulance to Kelowna April 4, 2020, where they died the next day. (File photo)

Death of child in Okanagan leads to neglect charges

2 facing failure to provide the necessaries of life to a child following 2020 death

A child was flown from Lumby by BC air ambulance to Kelowna April 4, 2020, where they died the next day. (File photo)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 52 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Justin Trudeau, friends, actors and fans mourn Matthew Perry

54-year-old ‘Friends’ actor found dead from apparent drowning on Saturday

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 52 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)