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Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system
OTTAWA - The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association says "attacks" launched by "politicians, media and members of the public" in response to two high-profile criminal cases amount to "a...
Jul 30, 2025
Coldstream to adopt the regional Accessibility Plan
The District of Coldstream will be making efforts to ensure the community is more accessible and inclusive.Coldstream Council endorsed the North Okanagan Accessibility Plan at the regular meeting Mond...
Jul 30, 2025
Former diplomats call for arms embargo on Israel, recognition of Palestinian state
OTTAWA - Dozens of former senior Canadian diplomats are calling on Ottawa to recognize a Palestinian state, saying Israel's conduct in the West Bank and Gaza violates Canadian interests and values. In...
Jul 30, 2025
Former Canada coach said she feared for her safety after Olympic drone-spying scandal
WELLINGTON - Bev Priestman says she didn't leave her house in Canada for a month in the wake of the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal. "For me I didn't feel safe, that's being brutally honest," said ...
Jul 30, 2025
Okanagan sizzles as temperatures near historic highs
The Central Okanagan is facing another blast of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to come close to breaking long-standing records Tuesday.Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the re...
Jul 30, 2025
Ontario fugitive arrested in Kelowna, returned to face sex assault charges
A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested in British Columbia and returned to Ontario to face multiple charges.Kelowna RCMP located the suspect, Stefan Holowaychuk, 54, on July 22 as par...
Jul 30, 2025
Grand jury indicts dad of slain Montreal girl for murder, accused pleads not guilty
ELIZABETHTOWN - A grand jury has indicted the father of a nine-year-old Montreal girl found dead in New York state for murder. Luciano Frattolin appeared before Judge Tatiana Coffinger today in Elizab...
Jul 30, 2025
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., larger than initial estimate after aerial mapping
LYTTON - BC Wildfire Service data show a blaze south of Lytton that has triggered multiple evacuation alerts is three times its original estimated size and continues to burn out of control. The servic...
Jul 30, 2025
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Dylan Samberg to three-year extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$5.75 million, the club announced Wednesday. The 26-year-old set ...
Jul 30, 2025
Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Republicans proposed a new U.S. House map Wednesday with more winnable GOP seats as Democrat-led states weigh what they can do to counter the effort. Republicans currently h...
Jul 30, 2025
