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Presumed drowning death reignites calls for river safety in Kamloops, B.C., but city says it's not that simple

A City of Kamloops official says installing safety equipment along the Thompson River could actually increase the risk of drownings by giving the impression that dangerous areas of the river are safe to swim in — exposing the city to liability.

Poor weather in mountainous terrain may have played role in Squamish, B.C., crash, says TSB

A report from the Transportation Safety Board says poor weather may have played a role in the fatal crash of an amateur-built small plane near Squamish, B.C., last year. The report released Thursday also has a warning to other pilots to avoid search and rescue operations if they haven't been called in to help. 

Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban

Sonu De'cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners "underground," and that these exotic cats won't receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the vet. 

Canadian travel to the U.S. plummets — but Americans are staying home, too

It’s not just Canadians who are holding back on cross-border travel amid a U.S. trade war that has soured bilateral relations. The number of Americans coming to Canada is also dropping off.

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