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$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 -
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 -
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 -
$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 -
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 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 …
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Hundreds of kids get hooked on fishing in Vernon
There’s nothing quite like catching your first fish at Vernon’s Polson Park this weekend, with the odds are stacked in the kids’ favour.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Shelter-in-place order lifted for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Ponoka County: police
RCMP lifted Monday a critical alert and shelter-in-place order that was put in place for Ponoka County Sunday evening.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Canuck Place mother and child team up to tackle BMO Vancouver Marathon to raise funds
As 13-year-old Charlie-Anne Cox approaches the finish line at the BMO Vancouver Marathon, she’s got one thing on her mind — faster. And with team “Charlie’s Angels …
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Community walks to support palliative care centre
Most people don’t think of end of life care for their loved ones and the grief of losing someone until they have to, which was the case for Jessica Siynor a few yea…
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Armstrong Tulip Festival returns with more flowers than ever
This is the second year of the Armstrong Bloom Flower Festivals’ Tulip Festival.
07 May 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan Falls residents on evacuation alert watching creek levels closely
Some residents in Okanagan Falls are watching water levels in Shuttleworth Creek closely, after an evacuation alert was issued for properties directly adjacent to t…
07 May 2023 | Canada -
King Charles’ coronation is hours away. Who’s performing in London and Ottawa?
The British capital is gearing up for the biggest royal spectacle in 70 years with the coronation of King Charles III.
06 May 2023 | Canada -
Ed Sheeran found not liable for copying Marvin Gaye song
A jury has found Ed Sheeran not liable in a case of copyright infringement, determining that he did not plagiarize elements of Marvin Gaye’s soul classic <em>Let’s Get …</em>
05 May 2023 | Canada -
From tent to motel: The story of a Halifax man’s homelessness journey
Michel Babineau finally feels like he’s back on his feet.
05 May 2023 | Canada -
Police seek stabbing suspect tied to attack involving man rummaging through garbage in Hamilton
Police are seeking a suspect in mid-April stabbing incident in Hamilton, Ont.
03 May 2023 | Canada -
Five people taken to hospital after Transcona house fire
Five people were taken to hospital in stable condition after a house fire in Transcona Tuesday night.
03 May 2023 | Canada -
Gordon Lightfoot, legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, dead at 84
Gordon Lightfoot, often called Canada’s greatest songwriter and known worldwide as one of the founding fathers of folk-rock, has died at age 84, a representative fo…
02 May 2023 | Canada -
Grand & Toy launches ‘brand refresh’ as retailer adapts to changing workplace
Grand & Toy invented next-day delivery, so the story goes.
01 May 2023 | Canada -
Volunteers help rebuild dunes lost to Hurricane Fiona in Shediac, N.B.
Roughly 30 volunteers spent their Saturday morning tying down Christmas trees on Belliveau Beach in Shediac in an effort to restore the dune system that was wiped o…
30 Apr 2023 | Canada -
Attention tinfoil hat people: Are these music-related conspiracies on your radar?
If you’ve been keeping up with world weirdness, you may have heard the recent theory that Mark David Chapman did not assassinate John Lennon. Just as with JFK in 19…
30 Apr 2023 | Canada -
University of Guelph reach finals of Deep Space Food Challenge
A team of University of Guelph science students are into the finals of a competition that aims to determine the best way to grow food in outer space.
30 Apr 2023 | Canada -
Dylan Mulvaney speaks out on Bud Light controversy: ‘Dehumanization has never fixed anything’
Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney has been bombarded by hateful rhetoric online since she partnered with Bud Light earlier this month, prompting widespread bac…
29 Apr 2023 | Canada