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Racers gear up for 64th annual Knox Mountain Hill Climb
The May long weekend is often said to be the unofficial start to summer, but in Kelowna it signals the start of an annual tradition.
21 May 2023 | Canada -
Thousands gather for Sikh celebration in Saskatoon
Saskatoon’s Sikh community is spending the long weekend celebrating its culture during the Nagar Kirtan parade and festival.
21 May 2023 | Canada -
B.C. weather: 22 new daily records as heat, sunshine continue
A week-long trend of daily temperature records being set across B.C. continued on Friday.
21 May 2023 | Canada -
Massive blaze at Winnipeg apartment block displaces up to 180 people, sends firefighter to hospital
A massive fire at a Winnipeg apartment block has forced up to 180 residents from their home.
20 May 2023 | Canada -
Mountcastle powers Orioles past Blue Jays 6-2
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays’ vaunted offence has been sputtering against divisional rivals this week but manager John Schneider is preaching patience in the clu…
20 May 2023 | Sports -
Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend must abide by NDA in $40M lawsuit, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled late Wednesday that the ex-girlfriend of pro golfer Tiger Woods will have to abide by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) she allegedly signed du…
20 May 2023 | Sports -
Leafs fire GM Kyle Dubas after 5 seasons to end stunning, roller coaster week
Brendan Shanahan started the week wanting to keep Kyle Dubas in the fold.
20 May 2023 | Sports -
Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. still nursing sore knee
TORONTO – Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee.
19 May 2023 | Sports -
Toronto shows off its look and hopes for staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Standing in the middle of BMO Field, with 2026 World Cup graphics adorning the stadium, Jonathan Osorio could only imagine what having the men’s soccer showcase in …
19 May 2023 | Sports -
Judge homers again as Yanks top Blue Jays 4-2
TORONTO – Missed opportunities proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night as Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees took full advantage.
19 May 2023 | Sports -
$100,000 donated towards prostate cancer research in Kelowna, B.C.
Each year across the Okanagan, motorcyclists strap on their helmets and ride for a cause, which is raising money for prostate cancer research.
18 May 2023 | Canada -
Man seriously injured after shooting at Coquitlam strip mall: RCMP
Police tape covered a strip mall in Coquitlam near David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road after a brazen shooting around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Coquitlam R…
18 May 2023 | Canada -
Jays slugger Guerrero day to day with sore knee
TORONTO – Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s home game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right kn…
18 May 2023 | Sports -
Republicans sidestep George Santos expulsion vote by sending to committee
A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an e…
18 May 2023 | Politics -
Jansen hits walkoff homer as Jays top Yankees
TORONTO – Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-0 walkoff win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
18 May 2023 | Sports -
Dix says no gag order on doctors amid warning of ‘crisis’ at Surrey Memorial Hospital
B.C.’s health minister says there’s no gag order on doctors at the province’s busiest hospital.
18 May 2023 | Health -
Peg City Car Co-op adds vehicles, launches new service
A popular Winnipeg car-sharing service is adding cars and a new service to its arsenal.
18 May 2023 | Canada -
Peterborough Petes hang on for Game 4 win in OHL Championship
The Peterborough Petes held off a furious comeback attempt by the London Knights to win 5-3 and take a three games to one lead in the Ontario Hockey League Champion…
18 May 2023 | Sports -
Judge homer lifts Yankees over Blue Jays
TORONTO – Sticky stuff. A dugout quarrel. Growing tension between division rivals and no shortage of drama.
17 May 2023 | Sports -
Inflation surprise puts Bank of Canada in a ‘tough spot’ for rate hikes
The annual rate of inflation rose slightly in April as Canadians paid more at the gas pumps, bucking a streak that had seen price pressures easing year over year si…
16 May 2023 | Economy -
Landslide on Highway 97 near Summerland cleared for single lane traffic
A landslide swept across Highway 97 near Summerland Monday evening, closing the road in both directions but within hours it was re-opened to single lane traffic.
16 May 2023 | Canada -
Officials raise the alarm about ‘execution spree’ in Iran
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Robertson the hero as Peterborough Petes take series lead in OHL championship
Tucker Robertson of the Peterborough Petes scored at 2:32 of overtime as the Petes edged the London Knights 6-5 on Monday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
16 May 2023 | Sports -
$4.1 million announced for the Seamless Day Kindergarten pilot program
In an effort to provide additional child care spaces to young families, the provincial government introduced a pilot program to provide child care in kindergarten c…
16 May 2023 | Canada -
Official languages bill to enshrine francophone immigration in law clears House of Commons
A bill that aims to enshrine a francophone immigration program into law is heading to the Senate after clearing the House of Commons.
16 May 2023 | Politics -
Blue Jays looking good in tough division
TORONTO – A .600 winning percentage would be good for a first-place position in two of the six divisions in Major League Baseball. It’s not even close to top spot i…
16 May 2023 | Sports -
4 federal byelections set for June in Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday that four byelections will happen in June.
15 May 2023 | Politics -
Edmonton Oilers pushed to brink of elimination by Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights scored three times in a span of 1:29 on the way to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers Friday night.
13 May 2023 | Sports -
Winnipeg Ice hang on to take Game 1 of WHL Championship Final
The Winnipeg Ice drew first blood – barely – in the best of seven Western Hockey League Championship series.
13 May 2023 | Sports -
New map of B.C. evictions paints grim picture of ‘high stakes’ for tenants
A new report on evictions in British Columbia, billed as the first of its kind, has painted yet another bleak picture of the province’s rental market.
13 May 2023 | Canada -
Expelled Chinese diplomat accused of threatening MP has left Canada: source
The Chinese diplomat who was expelled from Canada after allegedly targeting a Conservative MP and his family in Hong Kong has left the country, Global News has lear…
13 May 2023 | Politics -
‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ labelled a toxic workplace by staffers: reports
The successful daytime TV program The Kelly Clarkson Show is all about positivity and happiness — but that cheery attitude doesn’t extend behind the scenes, accordi…
13 May 2023 | Canada -
Intel on ‘non-specific’ threats to MPs made it to PCO. Why not the PM?
A 2021 intelligence briefing at the centre of the latest foreign interference controversy included “non-specific threat information relating to MPs,” the Privy Coun…
12 May 2023 | Politics -
SFU football players’ injunction rejected by B.C. Supreme Court
The lawsuit and injunction application filed on behalf of five 2022 SFU football players has been denied by a B.C. Supreme Court Judge.
12 May 2023 | Sports -
Waterloo Regional council to ratify new contract with Grand River Transit bus drivers on Thursday
Waterloo Regional Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday to ratify the new contract for Grand River Transit bus drivers and support staff.
11 May 2023 | Politics -
Haliburton Highlands OPP investigate females being followed or approached
OPP are investigating two separate incidents in which females have reported being followed or approached by unknown males in Haliburton County.
11 May 2023 | Canada -
‘Immediately stop using’: Peloton recalls over 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S.
Peloton has recalled more than two million exercise bikes in the U.S. over concerns of a faulty seat that could break during use and cause injury, the U.S. Consumer…
11 May 2023 | Canada -
Vernon, B.C. aiming to be more inclusive for seniors
Like many parts of the Okanagan, Vernon, B.C., has a large number of seniors.
10 May 2023 | Canada -
B.C. flooding prompts new evacuation orders in Cache Creek
Just as flood conditions appeared to be improving in the hard-hit community of Cache Creek, B.C., officials have issued a new evacuation order.
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Violent protests in Pakistan after former PM Imran Khan’s arrest
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in court Wednesday, a day after he was dragged from another court and arrested in Islamabad, and his supporters…
10 May 2023 | Politics -
U.S. inflation cools slightly in April, but prices still elevated
Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to…
10 May 2023 | Economy -
U.S. Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges: reports
U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with …
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Ibrahim Ali trial: B.C. jury hears testimony on teen victim’s autopsy
Jurors in a B.C. courtroom heard Tuesday from a doctor who took part in the autopsy of a teen girl murdered nearly six years ago.
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Calgary city council wants Alberta government to regulate personal e-scooters
Amid growing popularity of privately-owned electric scooters, Calgary city council plans to advocate the provincial government to update rules around the popular pe…
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Leafs try to block out the noise facing elimination: ‘We don’t listen to you guys’
SUNRISE, Fla. — Mitch Marner has repeatedly pointed out how little attention he pays to anything that doesn’t emanate from inside the Maple Leafs’ orbit.
10 May 2023 | Sports -
Woman who lost $35K in distraction theft feels ‘victimized’ twice after bank denies reimbursement
A Calgary woman who recently fell victim to a so-called “distraction theft” says she feels victimized twice since it happened back in early March: first, during the…
10 May 2023 | Canada -
ANALYSIS: What makes a ‘generational’ hockey star?
One of the most anticipated evenings in the NHL in recent memory takes place Monday in Secaucus, N.J.: the 2023 draft lottery to determine which team will select Co…
08 May 2023 | Sports -
Edmonton makes resources available to 1,500 registered evacuees
More than 1,500 people have registered at the Edmonton reception centre as of Sunday afternoon after fleeing their homes and communities due to wildfire risk.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Pop culture takes centre stage at Saskatoon Entertainment Expo
Saskatoon’s biggest pop culture event of the year has officially wrapped.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
‘The justice system failed us’: One-year anniversary memorial marks Coquitlam stabbing death
Family and friends gathered at the spot to remember Anton Ossipchuk and make a call for justice, Sunday.
08 May 2023 | Canada