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North Okanagan cop the subject of a code of conduct hearing
A member of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is facing a possible dismissal.Const. Shaun Miranda was the subject of a Code of Conduct hearing Monday, August 18.Miranda is facing an allegation of breakin...
Aug 19, 2025

Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.C., have falsified crime data, according to a person familiar with the probe who was...
Aug 19, 2025

Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN - Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. The BC Highway Patrol says...
Aug 19, 2025

Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN - Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. The BC Highway Patrol says...
Aug 19, 2025

Local MP has faith in Poilievre's leadership following byelection win
The MP for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee is confident in the leader of the Conservatives ability to continue to lead the party.Pierre Poilievre won the August 18 by-election in Battle River-Crowfoot wi...
Aug 19, 2025

Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever
MONTREAL - Quebec health officials say a first case of a tick-borne bacterial disease common in the United States has been detected in the province. The single case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was...
Aug 19, 2025

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service
OTTAWA - The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company to identify areas where AI can enhance public service operations. The government says the agreem...
Aug 19, 2025

Kelowna Rockets host annual locker room sale
Kelowna Rockets fans will have a chance to pick up pre-owned team merchandise during the club's annual locker room sale.The sale takes place Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 7 p.m. at Prospera Place. ...
Aug 19, 2025

Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain
Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and instructors opt to use the rapidly evolving technology. Several large institutions, ...
Aug 19, 2025

Crews guard against flare-up of Vancouver Island wildfire after rainfall
PORT ALBERNI - Crews fighting an out-of-control wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., say they are taking advantage of recent rainfall to guard against the blaze flaring up again. In a video message poste...
Aug 19, 2025

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